11 Best Restaurants to Eat Kobe Beef in Kobe (affordable to high-end)

If you're going to try Japan's finest beef, might as well try it at its birthplace! Here are the absolute best restaurants to try Kobe beef and all the various ways it can be eaten!

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10 Impossibly Cool Bars in Shinjuku, Tokyo

Shinjuku is a district in central Tokyo that does not sleep. There are countless bars and drinking spots open until the wee hours of the next day. If you have no idea where you should go to drink, here are some recommendations that will make your night journey into Shinjuku exciting!

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The BEST Sushi Bars In Tokyo For All Budgets!

Tokyo has over 3,000 sushi restaurants ranging vastly in price and type of establishment. Whether you want Michelin-starred high-end sushi or cheap kaiten sushi (sushi train) or anything in between, this article introduces the best places for each genre you can find in Tokyo!

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(2019) Favy's 15 Best Ramen Shops In Shinjuku!

Shinjuku is known as one of the fiercest battlegrounds for ramen shops with around 200 shops here. They are rich in variety, from classic to novelty ramen bowls. Here is Favy's list of the top 15 ramen shops in Shinjuku. Enjoy!

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8 Must-Try Foods in Dotonbori, Osaka

Dotonbori is probably the most vibrant part of Osaka, and there you get to have lots of fun trying out street foods and good restaurants! Check out the following places so you don't miss any of Dotonbori's must-tries!

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Tokyo's Top 11 High-End Sushi Restaurants

While in Japan, you probably want to try the best that Japan has to offer terms of sushi. Here are the best 11 high-end sushi restaurants you need to splurge on at least once in your life to have a memorable and delectable sushi experience!

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12 Must-Try Restaurants in Namba, Osaka

Located in the south part of Osaka, Namba is a lovely area to visit. You can stroll down Namba walk and try out some of Osaka's best restaurants. Here's a list of 12 outstanding places to have a meal, each featuring a different type of cuisine (except for okonomiyaki, for which we listed 2 shops).

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The Top 10 Restaurants in Gion, Kyoto For All Budgets!

It may be overwhelming to choose a restaurant from among Gion's vast selection of restaurants. Many are intimidating to walk in if you don't speak Japanese, so we narrowed down the list to delicious restaurants you can easily walk into. Here are the top 10 restaurants to try in Gion!

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Sashimi Guide: Types, Is it Safe?, Nutrition, and More!

Sashimi is a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine. This page will give you a brief history of the iconic dish, as well as answer your sashimi-related questions such as 'what's the difference between nigiri and sashimi?' and 'Is it safe to eat sashimi?' We will also introduce the most popular types of sashimi in Japan. Enjoy!

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8 Must Visit Coffee Shops in Kyoto

Kyoto's really famous for their green tea culture, but did you know that they also have so many amazing coffee shops? Try the following places in the most authentic cities in Japan, Kyoto!

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10 Best Sake In Japan You Need To Know About!

This article will introduce ten of the BEST Japanese sake brands you can possibly have in Japan. Also, at the end of the article, we list some restaurants and bars where you can go to try some of the sakes on this list!

Nancy

Best Affordable Restaurants You Need To Try In Shinjuku, Tokyo

Here is a list of the best affordable (less than ¥4,000) restaurants in Shinjuku. All popular genres of Japanese cuisine included!

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No Bread, No Life! 6 Japanese Bakery Heavens in Tokyo!

The land of rice? Think boulangerie instead! If you've ever been to Japan you've probably encountered the "Japanese Bakery" serving up delicious treats, usually located around train stations and pretty much anywhere people go. Here are 6 Japanese bakeries worth a visit in Tokyo!

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The 10 Best Breakfast Places in Kyoto! Western & Japanese style

Here are the best breakfast places to try in Kyoto! There are tons of delicious places to try, Western and Japanese breakfast alike, and hotel buffets if you would like to take your time.

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10 places in Osaka serving the fluffy pancakes of your dreams!

If you haven't heard of Japanese pancakes yet, this should definitely be on your must-try list! Japanese pancakes are much fluffier and lighter than American pancakes. If you're a pancake lover, this is what dreams are made of!

Lili Wanderlust

10 Interesting Japanese Desserts You Should Try When In Japan

Japanese sweets are always one of the most popular genres of food among people visiting from outside of Japan. This article is a guide to the many kinds of Japanese desserts! Enjoy this list of Japanese desserts.

Nancy

Osaka's 10 Best Takoyaki (Octopus Balls)!

Osaka is the birthplace of takoyaki, otherwise known as octopus balls. There are hundreds of takoyaki restaurants that you can try. Just to make your options a little easier, here's the list of the very best takoyaki joints in Osaka!

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