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Modern izakaya serving up Kyushu classics
Nagayama Honten is a chain izakaya restaurant that serves traditional Japanese food in a relaxed setting.
Their new branch opening to the west of Ueno Station boasts over 100 seats and looks to specialise in Motsu-Nabe, momoyaki and a live, c...

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Ebisu standing bar specialising in Niigata fare
This side street standing bar in Tokyo's Ebisu district serves up Niigata sake favourites alongside Japanese sake-friendly tapas plates, with the cooking here influenced by a 120 year authentic Niigata heritage.
Tashinami collaborates w...

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Various Japanese cuisine under one roof in Kayabacho
Fujiro (不二楼) is a mid-range izakaya in Kayabacho with a twist. The unique wooden exterior belies a multi-floor interior dedicated to different palates.
 
Downstairs is exclusively aimed at yakitori, the second floor serves teppa...

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A paradise for all chocolate lovers
Who would have thought that there would be a chocolate factory in an airport? Chitose Airport in Hokkaido has one, and you can view the process right from the start to the end when the chocolates are packed and ready for sale. The popular Royce cho...

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Italian style meets Japanese flavor
When people think about Japanese traditional food, they certainly picture noodles, sushi, or anything related to fish. However, there is something else that Japanese chefs master like in no other country: Yakiniku.
Yakiniku literally means grilled ...

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A restaurant and a museum under one roof
Sato Yosuke is a chain of udon restaurants that originated in Akita, featuring a type of udon called inaniwa. The noodles are made on location at the main restaurant in Masuda district of Yokote. They have 6 other locations in Akita and two in...

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Hachijū-hachi-ya, the 88th day after risshun, the first day of spring, falls on May 2 in most years. It’s the day that marks the beginning of the new tea harvest season, according to tradition.
The nation’s actual tea-harvesting season begins a little earlier, starting with the sout...

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A specialty curry stand for Tokyo's busy individuals
Newly opened in Shibuya's Cultural Village, J.S. Curry aims for providing food that matches a dynamic lifestyle. They use local ingredients with elements of different seasons to provide the most authentic Japanese curry.
 
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Enjoy authentic south-east Asian food in Tokyo
I love south-east Asian food. Thai, Indonesian, Singaporean, Vietnamese, I can't get enough. So I was very pleased to find out about this restaurant in Shibuya offering authentic halal Malay and Nyonya (aromatic Malay-Chinese fusion) dis...

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Japanese soup noodle free style
Soranoiro (ソラノイロ) sent shockwaves through the ramen community when it opened back in 2011, thanks to owner Miyazaki-san's fresh and novel approach to ramen. Specialising in vegetable-based ramen, Soranoiro's healthy menu and bright, airy shops (a ...

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