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Upscale New Year's Eve Feast: Indulge in Abundant Meat Delights at Approximately 10,000 yen per Person
During the year-end and New Year's holidays, you want to have a good time with your close friends and colleagues. The most important thing is to choose the right restaurant. Why not splurge on some meat? In this issue, we have highlighted some restaurants with a great atmosphere in the Aichi area where you can enjoy meat for around 10,000 yen per person. Make your reservation early!
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5 Spots for Soba Noodles & Drinks, Perfect for Hearty Fare & Endless Libations - Tokyo
The end of the year, in which people eat toshikoshi soba (soba noodles to see off the old year) after the new soba season, is certainly a time in which people feel drawn to soba. Even after drinking to one’s heart content at an end-of-year party, people want to then slurp down some soba and feel it going down their throats. Here, the members of our editorial staff would like to introduce enjoyable soba and drinking restaurants for soba fans. These include restaurants that can be used as the first of the day where guests can get a quick drink in the afternoon, as well as restaurants that they’ll want to drop by after drinking.
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5 Sapporo Izakaya Near Stations, Ideal for Banquets with Excellent Accessibility
Restaurants near stations are certainly convenient for holding banquets and dinners out with many people. Moreover, Japanese izakaya bars have plenty of menu options, and anyone can order what they want and enjoy their food. Here are 5 izakaya that have excellent access from Sapporo Station. They have excellent lineups of standard izakaya menu items such as seafood and yakitori (grilled chicken)!
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Savoring Sushi Splendors: A Blissful 48 Hours in Himi City, Toyama – A Gastronomic and Cultural Expedition (part 2)
After a memorable first day exploring the sushi restaurants and Banya-gai shopping district, the second day of the tour in the city of Himi promises even more exciting activities that no traveler would want to miss. Join Savor Japan as we delve into the fantastic highlights awaiting on the second day of this journey!
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Savoring Sushi Splendors: A Blissful 48 Hours in Himi City, Toyama – A Gastronomic and Cultural Expedition (part 1)
If you're an avid traveler with a penchant for discovering hidden gems in Japan and crave a destination that's a treasure trove of culture, history, and delectable cuisine, look no further than the city of Himi in Toyama prefecture. This unassuming locale is a must-visit for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience. Moreover, this journey encompasses special experiences tailored for international travelers venturing into Himi, catering to both individual explorers and large tour groups alike. Join Savor Japan today as we embark on a unique 48-hour adventure in Himi, delving into its unique offerings, and savoring the diverse and exquisite world of sushi that it has to offer!
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Enjoy a special experience at shrines and temples which have been registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures - Miyajima, Hiroshima
THE LEGENDARY JAPAN Project lets one experience Japan's unique culture and enjoy cuisine by a top chef in a special space｜Miyajima, Hiroshima
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Japan's Ultimate Winter Food: The Regional Variations of Oden
Oden is a wonderful warming food that the Japanese often enjoy in the winter. Oden is a dish that celebrates the abundance of seafood on the island nation, with ingredients, many of which are made from fish, cooked in a broth made from seafood dashi (stock). This article introduces the varying types of oden available in different regions of Japan and some great restaurants to try them at.
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Indulge in Crab - Japan's Ultimate Winter Luxury Food!
Crabs are one of the most prized luxury seasonal winter foods for the island nation of Japan. They can be enjoyed in various ways, such as grilled, simmered, steamed, or even raw as sashimi if fresh. This article introduces some of the most famous types of crabs available in Japan, popular crab dishes, and recommended restaurants where you can savor the wonderful flavors of crab.
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Atsukan: Warm Sake Perfect for Winter!
Did you know that sake tastes delicious when warmed up? Warm sake is called atsukan in Japanese, and it is an absolute treat during cold months like January and February and a surefire way to enhance your Japanese dining experience. This article will introduce you to the surprisingly intricate world of warm sake!
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Delicious and Nutritious! Immerse Yourself in Japanese Culture by Opting for a Japanese Breakfast!
For a nutritionally balanced and wholesome start to your day, during your trip to Japan, choose to eat a Japanese breakfast! This article goes into detail on what makes a Japanese breakfast and gives examples on how to enjoy it at accommodations like hotels. Additionally, discover some of the finest restaurants in Tokyo offering delightful Japanese breakfast options.
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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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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.