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What Is Yuba? The History and Method Behind Japanese Tofu Skin, and Where to Try It in Kyoto
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15 Izakaya in Kyoto with Private Rooms and Delicious Food
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Popular Japanese Dishes Made with Fish
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Admire Fantastic Wintery Scenery and More at the Kobe Luminarie!
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Amazing Restaurants to Visit on a Sightseeing Date Around Nara
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Restaurants to Visit on Special Occasions in Your Sunday Best
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15 Teppanyaki Restaurants in Osaka for Enjoying Delicious Wagyu
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The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto's Specialties and Where to Eat Them
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13 Recommended Shopping, Entertainment, and Izakaya Spots in Kyobashi, Osaka
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10 Cafes in Kyoto with Free Wi-Fi
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10 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy a Sushi Lunch in the Popular Travel Destination of Kyoto
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, January 2020
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5 Restaurants You'll Want to Visit Together with Old Shrines and Famous Temples in Kyoto
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The 25 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, March 2019
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15 Cafes in Kyoto Where to Find the Most Delicious Desserts
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15 Great Restaurants With Artistic Cuisine for Special Occasions in Kyoto
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Enjoy a Full Day of Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto According to a Kyoto Resident
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17 Perfect Vegetarian/ Vegan Restaurants in Osaka for Delectable Dishes
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15 Restaurants and Izakaya in Osaka Recommended for a Perfect Date
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Recommended for Lunch! Top 10 Must-visit Ramen Restaurants in Osaka
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13 Izakaya Around Shinsaibashi, Osaka
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15 Restaurants You Should Visit in Nara
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14 Highly Recommended Restaurants that Kyoto-Lovers and Gourmets Cannot Miss Duaring Winter
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Learn All About Kaiseki Cuisine Through These Must-Visit Kaiseki Restaurants
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Fancy Restaurants With Chic Designs in Kyoto
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Lost for Choice? Try These 15 Delicious Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Osaka!
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10 Restaurants in Umeda, Osaka for Events and Parties
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Dine in Elegance at the Counter! Discover 5 Exceptional Sushi Restaurants in Osaka, Catering to the Discerning Palates of Adults
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Savoring Kyoto: 5 Unique Traditional Japanese Restaurants for a Leisurely Experience
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A Guide to Yakitori, one of Japan's traditional delicacies!
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Delicious Tempura Restaurants in Kyoto and the Surrounding Area
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Premium Delights! The Top 14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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11 Delicious Cafes in the Umeda Area
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13 Restaurants in Kyoto with Great Summer Cuisine
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, December 2019
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
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Winter Delights Await! Experience a Diverse Array of Hotpot Cuisine at These 5 Osaka Restaurants
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, June 2019
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Cap Off Kyoto's Gourmet Experience with Japanese Sake! Discover 5 Restaurants with Expert Sake Masters
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Top 14 Restaurants Around Shin-Osaka Station
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Enjoy a Night Out in Tennoji, Osaka! 11 Restaurants with an All-You-Can-Drink Plan!
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17 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Osaka, as Recommended by Top Chefs in Japan [Japanese Cuisine Edition]
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11 Lunch Options Near Shin-Osaka Station You Just Can't Miss!
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Savor a Touch of Luxury! 5 Popular Yakiniku Restaurants in Namba, Osaka
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Gateway to the South: Top 16 Places to Eat Lunch in Namba
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Beat the Summer Heat with Hot Pot Dishes! Top Summer Hot Pot Picks in Osaka
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15 Izakaya Where You Can Enoy Delicious Sake in Osaka
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50 Restaurants in Japan Where Luggage Storage Service is Available
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Eating Solo in Kyoto? Try These 15 Casual Restaurants!
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Get Your Fill of Steak While Watching the Chef at Work! 5 Recommended Kobe Steak Restaurants in Sannomiya with Counter Seating
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2 Great Cafes to Stop By for a Break When on a Stroll Around Kyoto
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This is Osaka! Restaurants that have Served Classic Gourmet Dishes for Generations
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5 High-Class French Restaurants in Osaka for an Unforgettable Time with Someone Special
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14 Izakaya in Kyoto that are Recommended by Locals
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8 Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda with Quality Meat and Great Value for Money (Osaka)
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5 Restaurants in Osaka with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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15 Cheap and Tasty Izakaya in Shijo-Kawaramachi
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13 Restaurants in Osaka Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
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11 Stylish Cafes in Nakazaki-cho
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Where You Can Eat Delicious, Fresh, and Juicy Yakitori
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Embrace the Arrival of Spring With Plum Blossoms and a Seasonal Feast
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Enjoy Osaka's Popular Area with 5 Highly Recommended Restaurants in Umeda
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Historic Townhouses Turned Restaurants Nestled in the Center of a Historical Cityscape...
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5 Select Luxurious Dining Spots in Namba, Osaka's Popular Area for a Taste of Extravagance
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A Foodie Tour to Discover Awaji Island and its Fantastic Local Products
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A Kyoto Local's Recommendations for Places to Enjoy the Fall Foliage and Nearby Restaurants
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Nara area, July 2019
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Popular among Visitors! SAVOR JAPAN Top 5 Popular Restaurants for Sushi and Seafood Cuisine
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Hydrangea Season Is Almost Here! Famous Hydrangea Spots and Nearby Fantastic Restaurants
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, May 2019
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Takeout and Delivery in Kyoto: Top 5 Western-style Restaurants
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Savor Delightful Tempura in Kyoto: 5 Restaurants Known for Delicious Food and Exceptional Atmosphere
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29 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Osaka That Are Good Value for Money
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Simmered in Kanto, Grilled in Kansai! The Different Styles of Sukiyaki in Japan
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Tokyo's Popular Restaurant Takes Top Spot! Japanese Dominance with 14 Entries in “50 Top Pizza Asia Pacific 2023”
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20 Delicacies and Restaurants You Can't Miss in the Gourmet City of Osaka
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, November 2018
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Top 15 Easily Accessible Restaurants that Offer Dishes Unique to Kyoto
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Warm Up with Winter Delights! 5 Osaka Restaurants Serving Delicious Stewed Dishes to Savor
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[Osaka] 10 Recommend Wagyu Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi
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5 Exclusive Restaurants Near Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto, Ideal for New Year's and Everyday Shrine Visits
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Popular among Visitors to Japan! Top 5 Japanese Restaurants on SAVOR JAPAN
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Must-Visit Restaurants Around Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site
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Indulge Your Senses: 5 Top Osaka Steakhouse Restaurants for Brand Beef at the Counter
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Recommended by Locals - Top 13 Drinking Spots in Osaka That Serve Great Food
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10 Select Restaurants in Osaka Serving Kaiseki Cuisine
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15 Restaurants and Izakaya in Uji and Fushimi (Kyoto)
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Exploring Five Exquisite Wagyu Beef Dining Destinations in Namba and Shinsaibashi
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Top 15 Japanese Pubs in Kyoto That Serve Delicious Local Cuisine
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15 Famous Japanese Restaurants to go to when Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
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13 Restaurants in Osaka That Are Perfect for a Special Night Out
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5 popular SAVOR JAPAN Yakiniku Restaurants that Travelers are into!
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15 Japanese Restaurants in Osaka that Serve Fresh Seafood
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14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto with Noteworthy Menus
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Discover the Charms of Japanese Whisky with These Restaurants That Also Serve Delicious Food
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After Sightseeing, a Drink! 10 Izakaya to Savor Japanese Food in Nara
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9 Delicious and Famous Ramen Restaurants in Kyoto
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13 Cheap and Delicious Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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Must-Try Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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[2023] Experience the Exquisite and Seasonal Flavors of Japan! Indulge in the Japanese Culture of Omotenashi with Kaiseki Cuisine
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Kanto vs Kansai: 6 Major Food Culture Differences
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12 Delicious Hot Pot Restaurants in Nara to Visit on a Cold Winter
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Exploring Osaka's Culinary Treasures: The Top 5 Yakiniku Restaurants for Wagyu Bliss
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Osaka's Top 10 Family Friendly Restaurants
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Recommended Restaurants for Visiting While Embarking on a "Suzume" Pilgrimage throughout Japan
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A Guide to Japanese New Year's Soba
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15 Fantastic Ramen in Kyoto That Are Popular Among Foreign Tourists
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Some of the Best Restaurants in Osaka That Use Local Ingredients
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Try These Yakitori! 15 Recommended Izakaya in Osaka
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Top 5 Irresistible Izakayas for a Delectable Experience in Osaka
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One Day Kyoto Food and Sightseeing Guide from an Australian Living in Kyoto
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15 Unmissable Izakaya Around Gion, Kyoto
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15 Must-Try Sushi Restaurants in Osaka
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29 Great Spots for Lunch in Kyoto
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto with Private Rooms
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Chosen by Locals! 15 of the Most Delicious Ramen Restaurants in Osaka
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15 Top Lunch Spots Around Shin-Osaka Station!
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Unparalled Access! 30 Restaurants Around Osaka Station
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30 Recommended Lunch Spots in Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori
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Enjoy These 14 Izakaya and Restaurants in Umeda, Osaka with Your Travel Buddies!
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Top 15 Lunch Spots in Osaka for Fresh Seafood
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30 Restaurants in Kyoto with Excellent Wine
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15 Phenomenal Yakiniku Restaurants in Namba and Shinsaibashi
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An Unprecedented Matcha Boom! 16 Recommended Sweets from Uji, Where History and Tradition are Kept Alive!
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Walking Distance From Shinsaibashi! 20 Restaurants with Private Rooms in Namba, Osaka
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Japanese restaurants to stop by on your way home from sightseeing at the popular Kinkakuji Temple and Nijo Castle
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The 6 Restaurants in Kansai to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine after Hanami
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14 Izakaya in Osaka that Serve Must-Try Nabe Dishes
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What is Matsusaka-gyu? 5 Restaurants to Enjoy Matsusaka-gyu in Mie Prefecture
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10 Muslim-friendly Halal Restaurants In Japan That Have Prayer Rooms And Equipment!
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Enjoy a special experience at shrines and temples which have been registered as World Heritage Sites and National Treasures
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[Osaka] 10 Restaurants for Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki in the Namba and Umeda Area
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Enjoy the Sights and Flavors of Osaka in One Day
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto with Delicious Seafood Dishes
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Ultimate Adult Date Spots! 5 Top-Ranked Deep-Fried Skewer Restaurants in Osaka, Offering Satisfying Flavors and Atmosphere
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14 Japanese Seafood Restaurants in Kobe
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, October 2018
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Romantic Date Nights Await! Explore 5 Osaka Restaurants Offering Stunning Night Views
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Enjoy Sushi Found Only in Gion, Kyoto
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Revitalize Your Spirit in the New Year! 5 Restaurants near Kasuga-taisha Shrine in Nara for a Spiritual Recharge
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Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto
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14 Amazing Restaurants That Serve Sake in Kyoto
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[2019 Edition] The Best Spots and Restaurants in Japan for Viewing Cherry Blossoms
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Delicious Must-Try Yakiniku Restaurants in Nara
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Top 15 Summer Dining Destinations in Osaka
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5 Awesome Lunch Places in Kyobashi, Osaka
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21 Yakiniku Spots to Enjoy Delicious Beef in Kyobashi!
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Kobe Beef in Kobe: 5 Famous Restaurants Offering the Best Branded Wagyu Beef
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Relish Rich Flavor: 5 Osaka Restaurants with Delectable Oysters
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From Authentic Kaiseki to Casual Italian Restaurants! 13 Lunch Spots Among the Countless Varieties Available in Nishi Umeda (Osaka)
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Experience a unique high-color walk-and-eat while touring attractions in Kuwana, Mie
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10 Restaurants in Nara with Multilingual Menus
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Perfect for Post-Work Relaxation or Dining on a Business Trip - Top 13 Gourmet Destinations in and around Shin-Osaka Station
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Experience the Summer Traditions of Kyoto! How to Enjoy the Enchanting Kamo River Noryo-Yuka
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13 Recommended Cafes in Tennoji For Experiencing a Special Time
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Best Yakiniku Around Tsuruhashi! 10 Popular Yakiniku Restaurants
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Indulge in Osaka's Summer Tradition: Tenjin Festival! Delight Your Palate at These 5 Restaurants After the Festivities
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16 Restaurants Around Gion for Touristy Lunch Breaks!
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5 Recommended Restaurants to Visit Near Famous Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots in Kyoto
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, January 2024
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15 Great Restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Osaka – One of the Leading Shopping Areas of Japan!
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Can't Speak Japanese? No Problem! 30 Restaurants in Kobe with Multilingual Menus
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Kyoto Station, The Gateway to the Ancient Capital! Local Eats and Sights You Don't Want to Miss!
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15 Must-Dine Places When in Kyoto for Lunch
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Recommended Restaurants Around Himeji to Drop By When Visiting Himeji Castle
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, August 2019
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10 Delicious Sushi Spots in Kyoto
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Restaurants Where You Can View Cherry Blossoms in Osaka and Kyoto
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15 Recommended Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Umeda
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Dashi: The Essence of Japanese Cuisine
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Visit These 15 Restaurants in Kyoto After Enjoying the Fall Leaves
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Savor the Food and Enjoy the Sights at Osaka's Famous Spot, Dotonbori!
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Autumn Delights in Kyoto! Explore 5 Restaurants for Boiled Tofu and Yuba Pleasures
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Top 6 Places to Enjoy a Delicious Lunch in Shin-Osaka!
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Top Lunch Spots in Famous Tourist Locations of Kyoto
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Savor the Flavors of Autumn in Japan! ‘Tis the Season for Eating!
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Exploring the High-Class Japanese Cuisine of Teppanyaki
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30 Delicious Steak Restaurants Around Kobe
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5 Japanese Restaurants with Atmospheric Private Rooms in Kyoto, the Ancient Capital
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15 Izakaya Serving Kushikatsu, Renowned Food of Osaka
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Osaka, Where Well-Established Restaurants Cause a Buzz in the Gourmet World
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15 Exceptional Lunches in Osaka for Under 1,000 JPY
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17 Outstanding Restaurants in Kyoto Selected by a Famous Japanese Gourmet Site
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Top 11 Lunches at Osaka’s Food Paradise, Namba
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Top 13 Must-Visit Dining Destinations in Nara, as Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
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10 Recommended Restaurants in Japan's Nara: From Luxury Restaurants to Local Eateries!
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Winter Feasting - 5 Osaka Restaurants with Delicious Hot Oden
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15 Izakaya Serving Seafood near Popular Osaka Sightseeing Spots
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Ultimate Wagyu Spots! 15 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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Taste a Different Side of Kyoto! 12 Restaurants Filled With Unique Personalities
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13 Reccomended Lunch Spots Around Umeda!
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The History Behind Fugu Cuisine and Different Delicious Ways to Eat Fugu
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5 Restaurants in Kobe with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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9 Fancy and Delicious Restaurants for Your Foodie Break in Himeji
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Discover the Vibrant Nightlife of Japan! Izakaya Enjoyment Suggestions
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15 Affordable and Delicious Yakiniku Lunch Spots in Osaka
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[Kyoto] 10 Yakiniku Spots With Excellent Wagyu Beef
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Top 15 Restaurants in Namba, Osaka as Chosen by a Popular Japanese Gourmet Website
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5 Sushi Restaurants You Should Visit When You Visit Osaka's Popular Entertainment District, Kita Area
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12 Shinsaibashi Cafes Representing the Bustling City of Osaka
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The top 5 authentic up-scale Sushi Restaurants in Osaka
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Enjoy Japanese Halal food at Muslim friendly restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka!
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15 Delicious Steak Restaurants in Kyoto
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13 Must-Try Yakiniku Restaurants in Kobe
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One of Hyogo Prefecture's Top Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots! 5 Must-Visit Shops When Visiting Himeji Castle
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Top 15 Japanese Restaurants Around Kyoto Station
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15 Izakaya in Kyoto that are Perfect for Families
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15 Cafes and Restaurants with Delicious Desserts in Kyoto
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10 Top Restaurants in Osaka that Serve A Hearty Breakfast
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14 Restaurants and Izakaya to Visit after Exploring Nijo Castle, Kyoto
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Top 17 Recommended Restaurants and Izakayas around Osaka / Umeda Station [Japanese Cuisine Edition]
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Embark on a trip where one can stay at Nara's oldest soy sauce brewery, where on can feel the origins of Japanese food culture
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10 Recommended Spots to Enjoy Kyoto Cuisine and Obanzai in the Tea City of Uji, Kyoto
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Facts and Tips for Enjoying Hanami in Japan
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5 Restaurants in Kyoto with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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More than Kobe Beef: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Kobe
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23 Steak and Curry Restaurants in Umeda, Osaka with Fantastic Flavors!
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, February 2019
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06.27.2016
You can't keep your hands off tebasaki.
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Crispy yet juicy, sweet but spicy, tebasaki karaage (deep-fried chicken wings) are extremely popular throughout Japan. They go fantastic with beer and are hard to stop eating once you get started. Moreover, women know they're chock full of collagen that's good for their skin. Said to have originated from Aichi Prefecture, tebasaki are similar to buffalo chicken wings served in the West, but have a Japanese soy sauce base. There are variations on the recipe, but the most popular flavor is sweet and spicy. Why not try authentic tebasaki this summer in Aichi Prefecture!
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06.27.2016
Slurp your soba like a Japanese and feel the joy.
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Japanese slurp their soba (buckwheat noodles) because it tastes better that way. While enjoyed throughout the year, soba is especially satisfying when eaten cold in the summer. Japanese also eat soba on special occasions such as New Year's Eve and after moving to a new home. Soba restaurants were traditionally established in old renovated Japanese houses, but tachigui (stand-up) soba shops are now everywhere, even on train station platforms, reflecting soba's huge popularity. Always delicious, soba can be eaten with sake and hors d'oeuvres to brighten any occasion.
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06.27.2016
The luckiest vegetable in Japan. Nasu.
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Nasu (Japanese eggplant) became a symbol of happiness in Japan because its pronunciation is the same as for the word "achieve." There is even a popular idiom, "Mount Fuji first, hawk second and eggplant third" that ranks nasu third in the list of auspicious things that can appear in your first dream of the year. Nasu have been cultivated in Japan for the last 1200 years and are commonly eaten in homes as well as at restaurants. They taste great, whether grilled, boiled, baked or fried, and contain potassium that helps cool down your body in the hot summertime. We especially recommend eating them grilled as an appetizer with soy sauce, grated ginger and dried bonito flakes. Simply delicious!
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