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An Unprecedented Matcha Boom! 16 Recommended Sweets from Uji, Where History and Tradition are Kept Alive!
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5 Restaurants in Kobe with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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This is Osaka! Restaurants that have Served Classic Gourmet Dishes for Generations
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12 Shinsaibashi Cafes Representing the Bustling City of Osaka
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Top 14 Restaurants Around Shin-Osaka Station
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Popular Japanese Dishes Made with Fish
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Unparalled Access! 30 Restaurants Around Osaka Station
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Top 15 Japanese Pubs in Kyoto That Serve Delicious Local Cuisine
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Nara area, July 2019
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15 Fantastic Ramen in Kyoto That Are Popular Among Foreign Tourists
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto with Private Rooms
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Enjoy the Sights and Flavors of Osaka in One Day
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Recommended Restaurants Around Himeji to Drop By When Visiting Himeji Castle
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A Guide to Japanese New Year's Soba
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Enjoy a Night Out in Tennoji, Osaka! 11 Restaurants with an All-You-Can-Drink Plan!
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Recommended by Locals - Top 13 Drinking Spots in Osaka That Serve Great Food
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Can't Speak Japanese? No Problem! 30 Restaurants in Kobe with Multilingual Menus
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, August 2019
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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 Restaurants in Kyoto with Delicious Seafood Dishes
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Kanto vs Kansai: 6 Major Food Culture Differences
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Top 15 Lunch Spots in Osaka for Fresh Seafood
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15 Izakaya Serving Seafood near Popular Osaka Sightseeing Spots
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15 Izakaya in Kyoto with Private Rooms and Delicious Food
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14 Japanese Seafood Restaurants in Kobe
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Fancy Restaurants With Chic Designs in Kyoto
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13 Restaurants in Kyoto with Great Summer Cuisine
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Delicious Tempura Restaurants in Kyoto and the Surrounding Area
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5 Awesome Lunch Places in Kyobashi, Osaka
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Must-Visit Restaurants Around Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site
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Eating Solo in Kyoto? Try These 15 Casual Restaurants!
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15 Japanese Restaurants in Osaka that Serve Fresh Seafood
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14 Late-Night Restaurants in Kyoto
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17 Budget-Friendly Restaurants in Osaka, as Recommended by Top Chefs in Japan [Japanese Cuisine Edition]
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Top 13 Must-Visit Dining Destinations in Nara, as Recommended by Top Japanese Chefs
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14 Izakaya in Kyoto that are Recommended by Locals
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Restaurants Where You Can View Cherry Blossoms in Osaka and Kyoto
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More than Kobe Beef: 10 Must-Try Restaurants in Kobe
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15 Top Lunch Spots Around Shin-Osaka Station!
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Top 6 Places to Enjoy a Delicious Lunch in Shin-Osaka!
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Top 15 Japanese Restaurants Around Kyoto Station
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The 25 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, March 2019
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Beat the Summer Heat with Hot Pot Dishes! Top Summer Hot Pot Picks in Osaka
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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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10 Restaurants in Umeda, Osaka for Events and Parties
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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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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, January 2019
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Facts and Tips for Enjoying Hanami in Japan
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The 6 Restaurants in Kansai to Enjoy Japanese Cuisine after Hanami
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11 Delicious Cafes in the Umeda Area
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Historic Townhouses Turned Restaurants Nestled in the Center of a Historical Cityscape...
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The Ultimate Guide to Kyoto's Specialties and Where to Eat Them
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13 Izakaya Around Shinsaibashi, Osaka
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Osaka's Top 10 Family Friendly Restaurants
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Ultimate Wagyu Spots! 15 Recommended Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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Enjoy a Full Day of Cherry Blossom Viewing in Kyoto According to a Kyoto Resident
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9 Delicious and Famous Ramen Restaurants in Kyoto
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13 Recommended Shopping, Entertainment, and Izakaya Spots in Kyobashi, Osaka
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15 Must-Try Sushi Restaurants in Osaka
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The History Behind Fugu Cuisine and Different Delicious Ways to Eat Fugu
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A Foodie Tour to Discover Awaji Island and its Fantastic Local Products
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10 Top Restaurants in Osaka that Serve A Hearty Breakfast
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Enjoy Japanese Halal food at Muslim friendly restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka!
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8 Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda with Quality Meat and Great Value for Money (Osaka)
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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, October 2018
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13 Restaurants in Osaka That Are Perfect for a Special Night Out
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Taste a Different Side of Kyoto! 12 Restaurants Filled With Unique Personalities
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11 Lunch Options Near Shin-Osaka Station You Just Can't Miss!
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Restaurants to Visit on Special Occasions in Your Sunday Best
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15 Recommended Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Umeda
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14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Kyoto with Noteworthy Menus
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
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30 Restaurants in Kyoto with Excellent Wine
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15 Great Restaurants With Artistic Cuisine for Special Occasions in Kyoto
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5 Restaurants in Kyoto with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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15 Restaurants in Kyoto Where You Can Eat Delicious, Fresh, and Juicy Yakitori
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Amazing Restaurants to Visit on a Sightseeing Date Around Nara
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12 Delicious Hot Pot Restaurants in Nara to Visit on a Cold Winter
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Best Yakiniku Around Tsuruhashi! 10 Popular Yakiniku Restaurants
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Try These Yakitori! 15 Recommended Izakaya in Osaka
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15 Izakaya Serving Kushikatsu, Renowned Food of Osaka
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15 Delicious Steak Restaurants in Kyoto
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[Osaka] 10 Recommend Wagyu Yakiniku Restaurants in Umeda, Namba, and Shinsaibashi
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11 Stylish Cafes in Nakazaki-cho
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Walking Distance From Shinsaibashi! 20 Restaurants with Private Rooms in Namba, Osaka
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15 Restaurants and Izakaya in Uji and Fushimi (Kyoto)
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21 Yakiniku Spots to Enjoy Delicious Beef in Kyobashi!
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Top 15 Easily Accessible Restaurants that Offer Dishes Unique to Kyoto
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Top 20 Must-Visit Restaurants in Kyoto
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Chosen by Locals! 15 of the Most Delicious Ramen Restaurants in Osaka
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15 Izakaya in Kyoto that are Perfect for Families
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13 Recommended Cafes in Tennoji For Experiencing a Special Time
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Recommended for Lunch! Top 10 Must-visit Ramen Restaurants 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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30 Delicious Steak Restaurants Around Kobe
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13 Restaurants in Osaka Recommended by Japanese Master Chefs
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20 Delicacies and Restaurants You Can't Miss in the Gourmet City of Osaka
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50 Restaurants in Japan Where Luggage Storage Service is Available
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, May 2019
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Visit These 15 Restaurants in Kyoto After Enjoying the Fall Leaves
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[2019 Edition] The Best Spots and Restaurants in Japan for Viewing Cherry Blossoms
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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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15 Cafes and Restaurants with Delicious Desserts in Kyoto
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10 Recommended Restaurants in Japan's Nara: From Luxury Restaurants to Local Eateries!
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Osaka, Where Well-Established Restaurants Cause a Buzz in the Gourmet World
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10 Recommended Spots to Enjoy Kyoto Cuisine and Obanzai in the Tea City of Uji, Kyoto
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13 Must-Try Yakiniku Restaurants in Kobe
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29 All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants in Osaka That Are Good Value for Money
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14 Restaurants and Izakaya to Visit after Exploring Nijo Castle, Kyoto
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10 Delicious Sushi Spots in Kyoto
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17 Outstanding Restaurants in Kyoto Selected by a Famous Japanese Gourmet Site
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, June 2019
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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, November 2018
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Enjoy These 14 Izakaya and Restaurants in Umeda, Osaka with Your Travel Buddies!
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10 Muslim-friendly Halal Restaurants In Japan That Have Prayer Rooms And Equipment!
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10 Restaurants in Nara with Multilingual Menus
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15 Restaurants and Izakaya in Osaka Recommended for a Perfect Date
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Top Lunch Spots in Famous Tourist Locations of Kyoto
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, February 2019
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15 Cafes in Kyoto Where to Find the Most Delicious Desserts
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15 Phenomenal Yakiniku Restaurants in Namba and Shinsaibashi
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Top 15 Summer Dining Destinations in Osaka
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Gateway to the South: Top 16 Places to Eat Lunch in Namba
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14 Amazing Restaurants That Serve Sake in Kyoto
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15 Exceptional Lunches in Osaka for Under 1,000 JPY
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15 Delicious Steak Restaurants in Osaka
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[Osaka] 10 Restaurants for Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki in the Namba and Umeda Area
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Delicious Must-Try Yakiniku Restaurants in Nara
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Enjoy Sushi Found Only in Gion, Kyoto
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15 Teppanyaki Restaurants in Osaka for Enjoying Delicious Wagyu
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Premium Delights! The Top 14 Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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13 Cheap and Delicious Yakiniku Restaurants in Osaka
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29 Great Spots for Lunch in Kyoto
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, January 2020
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15 Must-Dine Places When in Kyoto for Lunch
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30 Recommended Lunch Spots in Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori
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17 Perfect Vegetarian/ Vegan Restaurants in Osaka for Delectable Dishes
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Takeout and Delivery in Kyoto: Top 5 Western-style Restaurants
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Some of the Best Restaurants in Osaka That Use Local Ingredients
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15 Izakaya Where You Can Enoy Delicious Sake in Osaka
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5 Restaurants in Osaka with Extra Hygiene Measures to Fight Coronavirus
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15 Great Restaurants in Shinsaibashi, Osaka – One of the Leading Shopping Areas of Japan!
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10 Select Restaurants in Osaka Serving Kaiseki Cuisine
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15 Famous Japanese Restaurants to go to when Visiting Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto
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Top 17 Recommended Restaurants and Izakayas around Osaka / Umeda Station [Japanese Cuisine Edition]
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15 Affordable and Delicious Yakiniku Lunch Spots in Osaka
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9 Fancy and Delicious Restaurants for Your Foodie Break in Himeji
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13 Reccomended Lunch Spots Around Umeda!
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2 Great Cafes to Stop By for a Break When on a Stroll Around Kyoto
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Top 11 Lunches at Osaka’s Food Paradise, Namba
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16 Restaurants Around Gion for Touristy Lunch Breaks!
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Discover the Charms of Japanese Whisky with These Restaurants That Also Serve Delicious Food
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15 Cheap and Tasty Izakaya in Shijo-Kawaramachi
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14 Izakaya in Osaka that Serve Must-Try Nabe Dishes
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Lost for Choice? Try These 15 Delicious Okonomiyaki Restaurants in Osaka!
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14 Highly Recommended Restaurants that Kyoto-Lovers and Gourmets Cannot Miss Duaring Winter
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The 10 unmissable restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka area, December 2019
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Learn All About Kaiseki Cuisine Through These Must-Visit Kaiseki Restaurants
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15 Restaurants You Should Visit in Nara
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After Sightseeing, a Drink! 10 Izakaya to Savor Japanese Food in Nara
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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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Kobe/Waterfront area
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Kobe Beef
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Kobe/Waterfront area
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Kobe Cruise
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Kobe/Waterfront area
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Kobe Sweeets
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Kobe/Waterfront area
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Arima Onsen
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Arashiyama
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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Arashiyama
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Arashiyama Monkey Park
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Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho
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Gion Souvenirs
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Kyotogosho/Nishijin
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Kimono Experience
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Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho
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Kamo River Riverside Restaurant
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Gion
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Kodaiji Temple
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Kyoto Station
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Tofukuji Temple
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Kyoto Station
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
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Fushimi/Daigo
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Gekkeikan
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Nara city/ Yamatokoriyama/Tenr
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Nara Park
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Nara
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Nara Machi Nigiwai No Ie
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Nara
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Mount Wakakusa
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Nara
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Tea Ceremony Workshop
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Nara
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How to Make Matcha Green Tea
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Shinsaibashi
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Takoyaki Workshop
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Nishi-Umeda
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Umeda Sky Buidling
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Shinsekai
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Shinsekai
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Tennoji/Abenobashi
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Shitennoji Temple
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Amerikamura
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Vintage Clothes Shop in Amemura
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Amerikamura
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Street Food in Amemura
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Shinsaibashi
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Street Food in Dotonbori
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Higashi-Dori/Doyama
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Kushikatsu
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