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Japan’s washoku is a designated UNESCO Intangible World Cultural Heritage. This genre of food offers a Japanese twist on French and Italian dishes and includes some fan-favorites like Napolitan pasta, hamburg and omurice. Sampling this interesting epicurean subsection might be on your bucket list, but finding the right place to go can sometimes be a stressful feat.
In 2021, the Japan Times launched the “Destination Restaurant” project, to spotlight 10 superb restaurants per year with articles in English.
Though you may think high-end, high-rated restaurants are only found in Tokyo, the project aims to focus on lesser-known spots in the Japanese countryside and smaller towns.
This year, the project has now expanded to “The Japan Times Destination Restaurants: Authentic Japan Selection 2021-2024,” a book featuring over 160 pages of stunning photographs, maps and other information on 31 amazing restaurants around the country.
Learn where to go for excellent washoku or where you’ll find an excellent dining experience without the crowds. The book is out now and can be purchased on Amazon Japan.
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The Japan Times Destination Restaurants: Authentic Japan Selection 2021-2024
Price: 4,200 yen
More information: Amazon