Hamamatsu City in Japan’s Shizuoka Prefecture is home to tasty unagi eel, gyoza and oden in rich black broth.

Opening its doors in November 2014 is Flamme Scène – a new luxury, modern steakhouse in Nishi-Azabu.

Steak houses in Japan are known for their elegant atmosphere, fussy service and prices that can break the bank. Ikinari Steak, with two shops in Ginza (4-10-14 Ginza and 6-4-14 Ginza, Chuo-ku.

The Oak Door (6F Grand Hyatt Tokyo, 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku; Tel: 03-4333-8784) has busted out a big new cut of beef for autumn. The Tomahawk is whopping 1.6kg rib eye onthe-bone steak chargrilled over oak wood and intended for sharing among four people (or two monstrous eaters).