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Tokyo $10 Food Challenge: 4 Tsukiji specialties brimming with Japanese culinary expertise

In recent years, Japan has seen increased prices, presenting a favorable opportunity for travelers to find great deals.

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4 delicious Japanese dishes you can make in 30 minutes

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean that amazing food is off the menu. More so than ever, now’s the time to start honing those cooking skills so you can whip up enjoyable dishes without having to strain your wallet.

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Taste of Japan: Depachika a slice of heaven for foodies

If you are new to Japan, you might not be aware that culinary wonderlands are spread under the majestic façades of department stores. Simply go to the entrance of most any local department store and take the escalator or elevator down to discover an incredible foodie heaven.

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Famiresu restaurants a family affair in Japan

Located from the northern island of Hokkaido through the southernmost island of Okinawa, family restaurants, aka ‘famiresu’, offer a variety of unique menu items at a reasonable price, providing an indispensable dining facility for anybody in Japan.

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31 Japanese dishes foreigners must try while in Japan

The famous Land of the Rising Sun is known for so many things, it’s hard to even mention them all: culture, history, pop culture, manga, anime, cosplay, sights, architecture...the list could go on and on.

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Taste of Japan: Enjoy authentic Sichuan mapo tofu in Ginza

Kamonka serves up delicious Chinese dishes in a beautiful dining hall just a five-minute walk from Ginza Station of both Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda-lines.

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Taste of Japan: Challenge your spice levels at Akihabara’s Ethiopian Curry Kitchen

Nestled among Akihabara’s many shops, cafés, arcades and electronic shops, you’ll find many curry and ramen restaurants to keep you well fed at cheap prices.

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Don’t get dispirited amid declining trend of hi-spirited chuhai in Japan

Changes are brewing among the infamous ready-to-drink alcohol beverages found at local supermarket and convenience stores in Japan.

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Taste of Japan: Satisfy your soy sauce cravings at Chiba’s Kikkoman factory

I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.

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Too much to drink? Japanese have cure for hangover!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.

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Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for Japanese tempura

Tempura used to be a dish that required great skill and experience.

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Taste of Japan: Enjoy Indian cuisine at Roti Boti near Camp Zama

Located in the busy shopping and restaurant district in front of Sobudai-mae Station, Roti Boti is a popular Indian restaurant that serves up authentic northern Indian dishes.

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MY FAVES: Local foods of cities hosting U.S. bases in Japan

Visiting a new place for the first time can make for some exciting discoveries. One of these is especially true when trying the local food for the first time.

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Exploring Japan: Slurp on superb soba noodles in Hakone

Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region in Japan with many attractions for you to enjoy, including zip-lining, museums, shrines and temples, traditional Japanese inns and hot springs.

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