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Unique Foods in Japan – A Guide

Unique Foods in Japan
Japanese cuisine is varied and offers a wide range of dishes whatever your personal tastes may be; some dishes even draw on those we’re familiar with in other countries. However, there are some truly unique foods in Japan that are considered rare...

Nawate dori: Matsumoto’s Charming Frog Street

A visit to the mountain city of Matsumoto wouldn’t be complete without a stroll down Nawate Street. Just 10 minutes’ walk from Matsumoto Castle, the quaint Nawate-dori looks as though it’s been plucked from the pages of...

Japanese Table Manners: A Full Guide

Dining Sushi in Japan
Table manners vary between all countries across the world. Even nations that are culturally similar, like the UK and US, have different attitudes when it comes to what flies during meal times. This means that, as travellers, we’re always learning and maybe...

Catch your own meal at Zauo Fishing Restaurant Tokyo

Japan is synonymous with sushi. Every day, thousands of fisherman take to the seas, bays and rivers in search of the highest quality seafood. And every day that seafood makes its way to the markets, restaurants and tables here and abroad. Tourists...

Classic Burgers at Golden Brown, Nakameguro

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Tokyo is home to plenty of burger joints; of which I’m slowly making my way through, one bun at a time. An online search returns an array of near-identical burgers which would indicate a lack of variety....

Turkish Rice at Kyushu’s First-Ever Cafe “Tsuruchan”

I’m not the first to suggest Nagasaki’s food is a metaphor for the city itself; an exciting, and at times confusing, blend of cultures and influences. For hundreds of years, Japan has been sampling new ingredients from...

The Teahouse Districts of Kanazawa

Kanazawa is famous for its history, beauty, and unique Japanese culture. These elements all come together in the city's three well-preserved teahouse districts: Higashi Chaya, Nishi Chaya, and Kazue Machi.  Higashi Chaya: The Big One Of...

Tobusakana—A Local Seafood Izakaya in Shimokitazawa

Mixed sashimi platter at Tobusakana
Shimokitazawa is known for vintage fashion, soup curry, and cafes. The unceasing renovation and construction has changed the face of this youth enclave in the last few years, and many beloved shops have now shuttered. Luckily there are still some great local...

Matsuya, The Blue And Yellow Beef Bowl Place

When you first come to Japan, either as a tourist or a new resident, there are so many things you miss out on or you simply don’t notice. One of these things are the fast food and chain restaurants of Japan. Another...

Magurodake Bono Shirakawa’s Tuna Donburi Keeps Lunch Sweet and Simple

Roppongi isn’t all swanky clubs and expensive restaurants. As with most areas in Tokyo, there’s always more beneath the surface. Wander a little further afield from the main Midtown area and you’ll find a few surprises, like antique shops or tiny little...

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