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A City of Unrivaled Restaurants! A Selection of 20 Places to Go For a Delicious Lunch Near Tokyo/Meguro Station
Beginning with the Yamanote Line, 4 different train lines pass through Meguro Station, and the many office buildings in the area result in a steady bustle of business people in the city throughout the day. Restaurants catering to the lunchtime rush hour are indispensable in these kinds of business districts. For the many commuters that need to find lunch on a daily basis, it would be difficult to get by without some amount of variation in potential lunch options. As such, this area is a prime location for finding lunch in a plethora of genres. This is an introduction to some of the best restaurants in the area.
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12 Stylish Restaurants to Visit For Lunch in Yakuin, Fukuoka
The Yakuin area of Fukuoka is easily reached by train or subway, and is also just one stop away from the Tenjin area. With so many stylish cafes and high class restaurants opening in Yakuin, it might be difficult to decide on which place to go! This article has carefully selected lunch spots in Yakuin to help you make your decision. Maybe you'll find your new favorite restaurant! Here are some recommended restaurants located close to Yakuin Station that are open for lunch.
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15 Top Lunch Spots Around Shin-Osaka Station!
The Shin-Osaka area is a hub for Osaka's business people, and there are many great lunch and dinner spots in the area. People not just from Osaka but from areas like Tokyo often come to the Shin-Osaka area for business. There are also many hotels in the area, and a lot of people spend time in Shin-Osaka after work. This article will introduce some picks for cafes and restaurants that are sure to appeal to anyone interested in Shin Osaka's mature vibe.
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9 Fancy and Delicious Restaurants for Your Foodie Break in Himeji
If you're organizing a date in Himeji, but don't know which restaurant to pick, try one of these! It's important to check the menu and atmosphere of a place before you take your special one there, isn't it? These restaurants serve delicious must-eats prepared in ways that get the best out of the local Himeji ingredients. Even if you're not going on a date, as long as you're in the mood for tasty food and a fancy atmosphere, this list will come in handy.
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10 Best Wagyu Beef Restaurants in Kyoto for Yakiniku and Steak
Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef) and all the other types of wagyu beef in Japan are renowned for their particularly fine and tender texture. The most popular is the marbled meat, characterized by a rich sweet flavor due to the high fat content. This article introduces 10 restaurants in the Kyoto area where you can try wagyu. Check them out!
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[Nagoya] Departing From Chubu Centrair International Airport! A One-Day Recommended Itinerary to Explore the Best of Nagoya Cuisine
The Nagoya area is known for its rich history of food culture, boasting original culinary inventions such as hitsumabushi (eel and rice dish) and Ogura toast (toast with sweet red bean paste), making it a popular culinary destination even among the Japanese! The Nagoya Station vicinity is a mere 30 minutes by train from Chubu Centrair International Airport, and is extremely convenient for its access to popular sightseeing spots. This is an introduction that should be helpful even for those who may be entirely unfamiliar with Nagoya through a suggested sightseeing itinerary. Please be sure to check it out if you're planning a trip to Nagoya.
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Tourist Must-goes around Yakitori Miyagawa: Izakaya in Yotsuya and Toyosu, Tokyo with Great Chicken and Sake
Established now for 70 years, [Yakitori Miyagawa] has since impressed Japanese gourmets. In this article, we will take you on a tour to sightseeing spots around Yakitori Miyagawa branches.
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Okinawa and Southeast Islands, August 2019
Planning a trip to Okinawa and Southeast Islands and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every tastes. Discover the best places to eat here, from traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Hokkaido, August 2019
Planning a trip to Hokkaido and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every tastes. Discover the best places to eat here, from traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Northwestern Honshu (Hokuriku), August 2019
Planning a trip to Northwestern Honshu (Hokuriku) and looking for something specific to eat? There are plenty of restaurants to suit every tastes. Discover the best places to eat here, from traditional meal and quintessentially comfort food to western-style dishes and varied ethnic cuisine.
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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.