Ramen

Cuisine: Japanese, Café

Table for One: 3 places for solo dining in Tokyo

It’s necessary to give yourself some alone time to unwind and go over the day and what better way than with a tasty meal. This is especially important in Tokyo, the best place for solo dining in the...

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

5 Best Cooking Classes in Tokyo

With so many things to see and do in Tokyo, it can be overwhelming trying to decide what to do in a day. If you want to skip the crowds and experience something new, why not try your hand and learn about Japanese food at a Tokyo cooking class?

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Chinese|Japanese

Kourakuen: Cheap, easy lunch found throughout Japan

Just a 5-minute walk from Hardy Barracks, Kourakuen is a very popular Chinese restaurant among the local salarymen. Although you may not be able to read the name in kanji, many people can recognize the chain-restaurant by its red-brick ball logo.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Get ready to rock June 9 in Sasebo

In Japan, June 9 is considered a day of Rock in Japan. The numbers six and nine each read “ro” and “ku” respectively in Japanese, thus spelling out roku or “rock.”

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5 Best Food Tours in Tokyo

From clinking glasses with locals at Shinjuku Golden Gai to tasting not one, but six bowls of the best ramen in Tokyo, these Tokyo food tours will teach you a little something about Japanese culture and etiquette, allow you to meet new people, and change the way you see Japan’s bustling capital.

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Best 24-Hour Restaurants in Tokyo

One downfall to Tokyo nightlife is that, despite being served by the unbelievably punctual and extensive labyrinth of public transport, alas, the subway doesn’t run all night.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese, Vegetarian

Vegetarian-Friendly and Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

Now we show our vegetarian friends some love with this list of vegetarian-friendly and vegetarian restaurants in Tokyo, where you can find the most iconic Japanese foods, from crunchy tempura to that steaming bowl of ramen.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Chinese|Japanese

5 Restaurants Serving the Spiciest Food in Tokyo

Japanese cuisine is, admittedly, not known for its spiciness, and you would be hard-pressed to find a dish that can make your face go red. However, if you want to test the limits of your spice tolerance, then try out these restaurants with some of the spiciest food in Tokyo, guaranteed to make you sweat.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Japanese food that will keep you warm during winter

Don’t stand out in the cold and wonder what to eat, read on for 8 Japanese foods that will warm you up during winter in Tokyo.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Hakodate Eat Street: Nightlife on Daimon Yokocho

You may have heard or seen the television series like “Tokyo Diner”, or perhaps "Cheers", where everyone knows your name. It is the concept of an intimate eatery seating less than 20 people, and run by an “onesan” or “mama”, usually the owner of the eatery.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Vietnamese

Sai Gon near NAF Atsugi offers authentic tastes of South Vietnam

Located in the multicultural Ichodanchi Housing Complex, 20-minutes from NAF Atsugi, Sai Gon is a popular Vietnamese restaurant.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Italian

Locale: Pair authentic Italian with the perfect wine

Locale, a 10-minutes walk from Sagamihara Housing Area, is popular among locals thanks to the highly-reputable chef Toshiharu Nakamura, who has used his training to create a unique take on Italian food.

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese, Café

Table for One: 3 places for solo dining in Tokyo

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Food & Drink

Cuisine: Japanese

Udon Sakaide: Tasty Udon for everyone

A tasty and traditional dish of Japan awaits just a quick 10-minute bus ride from Hardy Barracks. If you find yourself in the area, or possibly staying overnight, Udon SAKAIDE is the perfect place to experience a great-tasting version of the Japanese udon noodles.