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Savor Silky Smooth Soba: 5 Restaurants in Kanagawa Perfect for Enjoying Delicately Textured Noodles
Soba has irresistible fragrances and feels great going down one's throat, and being able to freely eat it is part of the appeal. Soba is great for enjoying a good-priced lunch set in the afternoon and for finishing off a night out after drinking Japanese sake and enjoying snacks and cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Visiting a relaxing space is another good reason for enjoying soba.
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5 Japanese Restaurants Highly Sought After by Japanese and Overseas Visitors Alike in Asakusa, Tokyo
Popular tourist sights are great for sightseeing, but the cuisine shouldn't be missed either! Here are 5 recommended Japanese restaurants in Asakusa, the leading tourist spot in Tokyo. These restaurants serve delicious food, such as standard monjayaki, tempura, grilled chicken, and Japanese cooking, all of which greatly increase satisfaction during a trip!
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Best Shabu Shabu and Sukiyaki Restaurants in Tokyo – Top 5 Places to Try Now
Here are 5 Tokyo restaurants where guests can enjoy sukiyaki hotpot and shabu shabu hotpot with a somewhat luxurious feel. Freely enjoy standard items and an evolved hotpot with family and friends.
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5 Tokyo Restaurants Offering Delicious Truffle Dishes
Truffles are one of the world's top 3 delicacies, along with foie gras and caviar. Just like there are terms such as "white truffle" and "black truffle," there are many differences in variety and production area. Of course, the flavors also differ depending on the cooking method. Here are some recommended Tokyo restaurants where guests can enjoy truffles. Try out this highly fragrant cuisine!
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Winter Warmth Awaits! Explore Unique Flavors in Hotpot at These 5 Tokyo Restaurants
Hotpot cuisine is perfect for eating when it gets cold outside. For Japanese hotpot cuisine, there are a variety of standard options such as stew, shabu shabu, and sukiyaki, but there are of course many kinds of nabe cuisine throughout the world. Here are some Tokyo restaurants where guests can enjoy overseas hotpot cuisine. These hotpot options will warm one to the core of the body!
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Cheesy Goodness! 5 Restaurants in Fukuoka Offering an Abundance of Delicious Cheese Dishes
Cheese is not only delicious on its own but also goes well with a variety of foods. In this issue, we have selected restaurants in Fukuoka where you can enjoy cheese dishes of various genres. Please enjoy a variety of cheese menus, such as Italian and Korean cuisine, and melt in your mouth!
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5 Recommended Restaurants with Exceptional Atmospheres for Your Visit to Kurashiki
Kurashiki's Bikan Historical Quarter is popular for its quaint and beautifully maintained streets. In this issue, we have highlighted five recommended restaurants with excellent flavors and atmospheres that you might want to go to when visiting this sightseeing area. You can enjoy enormously delicious dishes on par with Kurashiki's beautiful scenery.
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Hot Springs and Gourmet Delights! 5 Restaurants Near Kinosaki and Arima Hot Springs, Hyogo, Perfect for a Culinary Detour
Kinosaki and Arima are two of the most famous areas with hot springs in the Kansai region. Recently, people have increasingly stopped by while on a drive or on a day trip. If you've gone all the way to enjoy the ambience of a town with hot springs, you'd also like to enjoy a relaxing meal at a nice restaurant. We have selected five restaurants that are perfect for such an inclination. Why not visit them with someone special, friends, or family?
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5 Select Luxurious Dining Spots in Namba, Osaka's Popular Area for a Taste of Extravagance
Namba, a popular area in Osaka, is known for its numerous malls and complex facilities, making it a highly entertaining city. With many tourists visiting, Namba is recognized as a fiercely competitive battleground for gourmet dining, filled with various restaurants. In this vibrant district, I will introduce recommended establishments where you can indulge in a little luxury near the station after your sightseeing adventures.
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From Sushi to Yakiniku and Japanese Cuisine: Top 6 Recommendations in the Popular Shibuya Area
Shibuya is the city where trends are born. Initially known as the haven for youth culture, it has transformed into a sophisticated area with top-notch establishments that adults can enjoy. The redevelopment has shifted Shibuya from a youth-centric neighborhood to a place suited for adults. In this cutting-edge city of Shibuya, let's explore and discover five recommended restaurants, ranging from sushi and yakiniku to traditional Japanese cuisine. It's time to find your favorite spot in this ever-evolving city!
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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.