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Cool Restaurants to Visit in the Stylish District of Roppongi
Among the stylish images of Tokyo, the capital of Japan, Roppongi stands out as an especially sophisticated district. Despite being a bustling area, it is lined with office buildings and luxury apartments, exuding a serene atmosphere. When visiting Roppongi, why not explore some cool restaurants that perfectly match the image of the city? Let us introduce you to some recommended establishments.
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Fantastic Restaurant with Great Taste and Atmosphere in Osaka's Popular Area, Minami
Osaka is known as a treasure trove of food, with the term "kuidaore," meaning "to ruin oneself by extravagance in food," being a testament to its culinary delights. In the area known as "Minami," which includes Namba and Shinsaibashi, there are many delicious restaurants favored by discerning Osaka locals. Why not experience Osaka's gourmet delights at these eateries, where both the taste and atmosphere are exceptional?
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Recommended Restaurants to Visit While Touring the Three Major Cities in the Kansai Area | Keihanshin
Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are collectively referred to as "Keihanshin," representing the three major cities of the Kansai region. Each city has its own unique atmosphere, making it a popular area for travelers to explore. After touring around each place, one would definitely want to enjoy delicious meals unique to each city. Let's introduce some recommended restaurants in the Keihanshin area for travelers.
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Springtime Splendor Equal to Cherry Blossoms! Where to Find Japan’s Best Wisteria
Japan is home to some of the world’s best wisteria gardens, such as the Kawachi Wisteria Garden, picked as one of Japan's 31 Most Beautiful Places by CNN. This article will introduce three of Japan’s most famous wisteria gardens, which peak from early April to early May, together with some fantastic local restaurants nearby.
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Discover the Magical Hirosaki Sakura Festival, Captivating 2 Million Visitors Every Year!
One primary motivation to visit Japan in the springtime is the allure of its sakura cherry blossoms. This guide delves into the charm of the Hirosaki Sakura Festival held at Hirosaki Park in Aomori Prefecture, renowned for its hanami (cherry blossom viewing). It also introduces nearby restaurants for visitors to try after enjoying the breathtaking scenery.
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All About the Tokyo Specialty Food, Monjayaki
Have you heard of "monjayaki," a food popular in the traditional working-class neighborhoods of Tokyo? Monjayaki has some similarities to the okonomiyaki that Osaka is known for, but it is a completely different dish. This article covers its history, how it is prepared and eaten, and some restaurants to try it in.
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Perfect for Dates and Meeting Up With Friends! Restaurants Offering Glorious Views of Tokyo's Nightscape
Tokyo is known for offering superb experiences when it comes to shopping, dining, and other activities, and its sparkling nighttime scenery is another one of its marvelous attractions. Read on to find out ways to enjoy the city's gorgeous nightscape and get to know some of the high-rise restaurants overlooking Tokyo's symbols and landmarks.
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Newly Opened in Susukino: Savor pan-fried soup dumplings & Asian Street Cuisine in a Taiwanese Night Market Ambiance
"da pai dang 105" is attracting attention from foreign tourists in Japan as a place where they can "savor the experience of traveling to Asia." Starting with the opening of the first restaurant in Koenji, Tokyo, da pai dang 105 now has restaurants throughout Japan. The main appeal of this restaurant is that you can experience Taiwanese cuisine and Asian street food in an exotic setting reminiscent of a Taiwanese night market. da pai dang 105 has just opened a new restaurant in the Cocono Susukino shopping mall in the City of Sapporo, Hokkaido, as we have described here. Let's have a look at the type of food you can enjoy at this restaurant.
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New Year's Delights: 5 Restaurants Near Miyajima, Packed with Amazing Tourist Spots in Hiroshima
A new year welcomes new feelings. Great tourist spots are excellent for visiting at the start of the year, so the new year will be a good one. Here are 5 restaurants in the Miyajima area of Hiroshima, said to be the island of the gods. These restaurants cover a wide range of food types, from Japanese to French to cafes. These restaurants are sure to fill your spirit and stomach, along with the amazing tourist spots.
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Indulge in Winter Luxury: 5 Fugu Restaurants in Shimonoseki and Ube, Yamaguchi's Best Areas
Fugu is a must-have for visitors to Yamaguchi in the winter. It can be had as sashimi that is light but has delicious flavors that spread the more one chews into it. It goes well with ponzu sauce, can be had as a blowfish stew with rice and vegetable porridge and delicious broth, or as creamy cod roe added to hot sake with grilled fish fins. Here are 5 recommended restaurants that are elegant and arouse a desire to travel, where guests can enjoy fugu cuisine that is a bit luxurious and completely worth eating.
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Tokyo Area
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Near Tokyo
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Kyushu
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.