Food & Drink

TWO ROOMS reopens in Aoyama, Tokyo

A bold new era of entertainment dining in Tokyo begins.

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Celebrate global flavors and local connections at Saint Maur International School, Yokohama

Saint Maur’s annual International Food Fair is more than just an event—it’s a celebration of culture, collaboration and community spirit.

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Things to do in Tokyo in April

Check out our handpicked list of Tokyo events in April.

Taste of Japan: Surrender to the garlic with juicy hamburger steak meal in Yokosuka

Thanks to its surroundings, Yokosuka is a treasure box of restaurants serving up delicious meals using local produce and fresh fish.

Take road trip on Japan highway for Miyagi’s gyutan grilled beef tongue

Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.

Enjoy Korean flavor at Macchan in Tokyo’s Seoul district

If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.

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Tasty tuna dishes at Sakanagui no Daimanzoku in Cape Oma, Japan

At the northern end of Honshu, Cape Oma in the Shimokita Peninsula is known as a fishing port that offers one of the nation’s tastiest bluefin tunas.

Taste of Japan: Nagoya’s ‘morning service’ tradition a breakfast of champions

In Nagoya, “morning service” is a unique tradition at the local kissaten coffee shops.

Best craft beer in Tokyo for curious drinkers

Where to find serious brews, experimental taps, and relaxed vibes across the city.

Exploring Japan: Stray into nostalgic hideouts of Tokyo’s Oimachi District

Oimachi Town is an important transit hub town in the south side of Tokyo’s city center on the way to Haneda, Odaiba and Ariake.

Japan Tip of the Day: Restaurant reservations made easy with app

Making a reservation at a restaurant in Japan can be difficult and intimidating if you don’t speak the language.

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VIDEO: Yokohama’s ameyoko offers nice veggies and fish at super prices

Ameyoko in Tokyo’s Ueno district is known as one of the busiest market streets in Japan. “Ameya-yokocho” or “ameyoko” for short (literally, candy shop alley), is a market street filled with not only candy shops, but many other discount shops for food, shoes, clothes, bags, cosmetics and jewelry. The deals here always draw a crowd.