Eat like a local, and try one of hundreds of options of tsumami dishes you’ll find at many restaurants around Japan.
Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.
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In Japan there are many restaurant options for every budget. Sometimes, however, you might be in a rush, low on time or just craving a quick pasta fix.
As you peruse Echizen’s traditional townhomes, shrines and temples on Teramachi Street, stop in for a bowl of soba steeped in over 600 years of history.
If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.
When friends gather to break bread and enjoy each other’s company, there’s nothing like beginning with a simple toast.
Living in Japan, you don’t need a car to travel around to get out the barracks. Riding a bike can make traveling and exploring fun here.
Visit the hotel in Roppongi for treats from their Fiorentina Pastry Boutique.
Convince yourself of Ralph Lauren’s most sincere and pedestrian product: coffee.
In 2021, the Japan Times launched the “Destination Restaurant” project, to spotlight 10 superb restaurants per year with articles in English.
The Four Seasons Osaka opens it doors on August 1, 2024.
In Japan, we often go to unagi (freshwater eel) restaurants on special occasions or when we want to recharge from hustle and bustle of daily life, especially during the unbearable, steamy summer months.
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