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The History and Culture of Rice Cuisine in Japan
Rice is an integral part of Japanese culture. It's not just a staple food: food and drink made using rice play a vital part in Japan's traditions, celebrations, and spirituality. In this article, we'll look at how rice is eaten in Japan, cover some delicious Japanese rice dishes, and recommend our picks for places in Tokyo where you can try them for yourself!
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Explore Japanese Night Markets: Takoyaki, Grilled Squid, Candy Apples, and More!
Unlike night markets in countries like Taiwan, Japanese night markets are only open on special occasions. Have you visited one before? Read on to find out more about when Japanese night markets operate, as well as where to sample Japanese night market delicacies even if you can't visit one while you're in Japan!
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Motsunabe: How to Eat and the Best Restaurants in Fukuoka
Fukuoka is a town known for its gastronomic delights, and the many top-notch foods on offer are loved by tourists and locals alike. One food you must try when you visit Fukuoka is the well-loved Motsunabe. It is a filling meal packed with collagen and vegetables. This article gives you the facts on Motsunabe and introduces the best restaurants where you can go and try it.
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10 Great Places in Tokyo Where You Can Try Traditional Japanese Cuisine
Traditional Japanese food culture, called [washoku] in Japanese, was designated an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 2013. When you come to Japan, the first thing you should do is try genuine washoku. In Tokyo in particular, there are a host of fine restaurants lined up competing for your patronage. This article will introduce a selection of 10 of the best restaurants for you to visit in Tokyo, as well as the history and special characteristics of washoku. We at Savor Japan are confident that you will love these restaurants, so please check them out!
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Delicious Tempura Restaurants in Kyoto and the Surrounding Area
Tempura is a gourmet specialty you should definitely try when you visit Japan. It is a Japanese food made with ingredients such as seafood and vegetables which are coated in a batter made of flour, eggs, and water and fried in oil. With its irresistible crispy coating, piping hot tempura is addictive from the first bite and is a favorite food of Japanese people. This time we will introduce some recommended tempura restaurants in Kyoto and its surrounding areas, including some restaurants in Osaka and Hyogo, that you should try!
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Takeout and Delivery in Tokyo: 6 Western-style Restaurants
Feeling hungry but don't feel like going out? Get some food takeaway or have it delivered to your house! These are our top picks of Western-style restaurants available for takeout or delivery in Tokyo. Looking for juicy hamburgers, some ethnic Belarusian cuisine, or some Japan-ized Western food like omurice? We got it all covered! Check out other recommendations of restaurants offering takeout or delivery in Kyoto and Tokyo.
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The New Normal of Restaurants in Japan: More Focus on Hygiene
Due to the infections of Covid-19, Tokyo and nearby areas were under a state of emergency starting from the beginning of April, which then expanded nationwide on April 16th. On May 25th the state of emergency was lifted and businesses including restaurants started to gradually reopen. But is it safe to eat out in Japan? Here I will explain my observations on restaurants during the state of emergency, and how the “new normal” of eating out might look like.
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Tokyo Craft: The Craft Beer Brewed in Tokyo
Beer is widely consumed in Japan. People drink beer at bars and restaurants when hanging out with friends and coworkers, at home with families, or even alone, no matter weekdays or weekends. It has become an important part of Japanese people’s everyday lives. Most of the major breweries in Japan mainly focus on pilsner-style lager. However, in recent years, the craft beer boom has influenced the way people drink beer. Although microbreweries had its dark business days due to the tight regulations back in the 1990s, now you can find craft beer easily at bars, restaurants, or even in supermarkets and convenience stores.
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It's Time for Some Revitalizing Japanese Cuisine!
Around late spring or early summer when it gets hotter, it is customary for the Japanese to eat energy-boosting foods. From affordable tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet) to expensive unagi (conger eel), there are a great variety of revitalizing dishes to choose from in Japan. What's the story behind Japan's energizing cuisine, and what types of foods do they eat to combat the summer heat? If you're curious about either of these, stick with us until the end of this article!
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All About Japan's Iced Desserts and Trendy Places to Try Them!
Japan is a country with an infinite amount of creativity when it comes to desserts. With its hot summers and wealth of unique flavors to play with, it's no wonder there are so many delicious types of iced desserts to choose from. In this article, we'll introduce some of Japan’s best iced desserts, and help you find your way to some of the most trendy places to try them yourself!
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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, 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.