Japanese Food & Dining Guide

With virtually every kind of #Japanese food & dining experience you can imagine - all prepped to perfection - Japan is a foodie's paradise! Here we've collected all the spots, trends and info to really round out your Japan bucket list. (Want to contribute stories? Send a message to http://m.me/LIVEJAPAN.PerfectGuide!)

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[MOVIE] A Retro Gamer's Paradise - 8bit cafe!
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Located only 10 minutes away from JR's Shinjuku station is a place where lovers of 80's and 90's gaming subculture gather together, toss back a …
Cheap Japanese Convenience Store Breakfasts: Enjoy a Variety of Choices for $5!
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Many Japanese buy breakfast at a convenience store on their way to work. In fact, according to a 2014 survey*, almost 80% get breakfast at a …
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Rich & Refreshing! Hokkaido’s Top 5 Sumptuous Soft-Serve Ice Cream Flavors
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When thinking of Hokkaido, probably images of skiing and wilderness come to mind. Even for Japanese, cows leisurely grazing in the vast, rolling …
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Matcha: Understanding Japan’s Powdered Green Tea
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From a hot cup of creamy latte that is enjoyed in the café just around the corner to the expensive, high-grade tea powder sold in organic grocery …
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6 Tokyo Expats Share Their Most Surprising Experiences with Japanese Fried Food!
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When you think of comfort food, what comes to mind? For some people it might be fried chicken or pizza. There is a great variety of things people …
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Nihonshu Bar Fuksuke – No Matter where you are from, this Japanese Sake Connoisseur has the Right Drink for You!
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Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at nihonshu, the drink that you will likely know as Japanese sake. In recent years, Japanese sake has gained …
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Ghibli-lover's Paradise: Try Tokyo's Adorable (and Delicious) Limited Edition Totoro Puffs!
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"My Neighbor Totoro", directed by Hayao Miyazaki and produced by Ghibli Studios in 1988, has made its way onto the list of anime classics. The Ghibli …
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Mountains of Sushi in Ueno for Under $1?! Get Huge Gunkan Rolls at Tokyo's 'Miura Misaki Kou'
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Ueno’s Ameya-Yokocho is home to numerous kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurants, but with so many to choices you might feel a bit overwhelmed …
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Experiencing Omotenashi: 9 Shocking Things About Japanese Customer Service
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With the 2020 Tokyo Olympics fast approaching, Japan is attracting worldwide attention. Something that many people know about Japan is its reputation …
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Cool Off with the Best Summer Beer Gardens in Tokyo: 2019 Edition!
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The scorching heat of Japan's summers makes a drink of refreshing beer with friends almost like a seasonal rite of passage. Beer gardens are …
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Go Down the Rabbit Hole this Summer with Tokyo's Alice in Wonderland Restaurants!
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At each of the four Alice in Wonderland restaurants around Tokyo, there will be a summer mermaid-themed event – A Caucus Race in a Sea of Tears. In a …
Coffee Drinks
A Cat in My Latte?! Incredible Latte Art at Tokyo’s Oshiage Nyanko Cafe
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Some of Tokyo’s best cafes are tucked away in little pocket-sized treasure coves. Hidden in a residential area near TOKYO SKYTREE(R) is a cafe that …
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5 Akihabara Ramen Shops Recommended by a Japanese Ramen Guru
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Akihabara is often thought of as a sacred place for Japanese subculture, however it is more than just that. It can also be thought of as a fierce …
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Take a Break: Ultimate Guide to Tokyo's 17 Best Mall Cafes!
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For the busy tourist who often has so much to do but so little time, shopping at a mall is a great way to maximize those precious minutes. This is …
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Tokyo Day Trips: Sightseeing and Seafood with the Misaki Maguro Day Trip Ticket!
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For tourists who have exhausted all of Tokyo’s most popular sites, Kanagawa’s Miura Peninsula is a great place for beautiful scenery and delicious …
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Get the Party Started! Japan's 10 Must-Try Chuhai Drinks - Incredible Cheap Parties In Every Can
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Quickly grabbed after work and casually enjoyed with some coworkers or friends: the chūhai is a canned alcoholic drink that traditionally is a shōchū …
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Snacks to Enjoy While Strolling Naritasan-Omotesando: Our 5 Gourmet Picks
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Naritasan Shinshoji is a Buddhist temple that boasts the highest number of worshippers in the country. Being close to Narita Airport, it is also a …
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Japanese Fusion Cuisine: Japan’s 5 Best Noodle Dishes and their Origin
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July 11 is Noodle Day in Japan! Now is there a single person on this planet who does not like noodles? While Japan is a country with a very rich rice …
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Must-Try Local Cuisine when you visit Hakodate!
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Hakodate is famous for its shio ramen and squid, but it also offers a rich selection of local dishes loved by local residents from the earliest …
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Refreshing and modern! Cha-Koujyou puts a summer spin on tapioca drinks!
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Tokyo’s been wild for tapioca drinks over the past several months! With the hot summer months rapidly approaching, boutique “tea-tailer” Cha-Koujyou …
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Hokkaido Locals Recommend: 3 Must-Eat Soup Curry Shops in Sapporo!
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Japanese curry has been sweeping the world in recent years, with several brands opening up abroad. What many foodies aren't yet aware of is the broad …
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Hakone Dining Guide: 5 Great Restaurants Near Hakone-Yumoto Station - Japan's Hot Spring Town
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Hakone is becoming a more and more popular tourist destination for both local and international travelers alike. This area is famous for many …
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Visiting Q - The Hip Wine and Standing Bar in Tokyo's Trendy Ebisu Neighborhood
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Standing bars are a wonderful thing - fancier than a regular pub, yet less pricey and more casual than a full-fledged bar. One of the Tokyoites' …
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Tokyo's Mouthwatering, Budget-Priced Seafood! Experiencing the Tuna Cutting Show in Tokyo's Tsukiji Area (Video)
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While Tokyo's world-famous fish market relocated from Tsukiji to Toyosu, there are still many shops in the area that are packed full of the kind of …
Cheese
The 4 Best Restaurants to Get Cheese Dak Galbi in Shin-Okubo, Tokyo's Koreatown!
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Recently, Tokyo’s social media is talking about only one thing: cheese dak galbi! While enthusiasts of Korean cuisine immediately know what we’re …
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Otaru Hokkaido Guide: Tour the brewery and enjoy superb Otaru Beer at Otaru Warehouse No. 1!
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If you go sightseeing in Otaru, raise a toast with Otaru Beer! The Otaru Warehouse No. 1, a solid, old structure along the Otaru Canal, has been …
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Tokyo Nightlife Guide: Scratch Your Rugby Itch at These 5 Amazing Shinjuku Sports Bars!
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Rugby fans cheering on their favorite teams with a glass of delicious beer in hand is a common sight whether at the stadium or a sports bar, the …
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Tokyo Ramen Hunt: Inside the Roppongi Ramen Shop with a Theatrical Twist! (Video)
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While visiting Tokyo, I highly recommend that you head on over to Roppongi and have some Ramen. For those unfamiliar with Roppongi, it’s an …
Shibuya
Late-Night Sake Bars & More: Top 3 Recommended Gourmet Spots in Shibuya, Tokyo
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People visit Shibuya from all over the world just to get a glimpse of the latest trends amongst Japanese youth. With new food and fashion spots …