For many of the top destinations in Japan including Kyoto, Tokyo and Osaka, the best time to go is in spring or fall. Aiming for late March to early April will put you into the height of cherry blossom season throughout much of Kyushu (it’s a little later in the more northern reache...
It’s easy to know what to eat in Osaka: Just visit the bright and colorful Dotonbori area and stop for takoyaki (baked octopus balls). This popular street food that originated in Osaka in the 1930s is a fritter-type snack made with wheat flour, eggs, water, and pieces of octopus, pi...
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What to Eat in Hiroshima - 7 Best Local Dishes Hiroshima prefecture located in the Chugoku region, west of Kyoto and Osaka, is a popular travel destination for foreign tourists and Japanese locals alike. It’s an area of gorgeous scenery, including one of Japan’s top three m...
Kuromon Ichiba is one of the most well known central food markets in Osaka, Japan.And while it’s the type of place that could be quite touristy, something about the entire market remained very pleasant, quiet (though busy), and I thought it was an excellent place to get started eating ...
What and Where Should You Eat in Tokyo? Finding a place to eat in Tokyo is easy, but finding a reliable one can be a bit more challenging. With so many options, it’s helpful to know what to look for. Below, you’ll find a curated list of must-try dishes and recommended restaurant...
in Japan you eat it. We tried both the Osaka version as well as the Hiroshima version. Both resemble a pancake that's filled with egg, flour, water or dashi, shredded cabbage, and usually contains other ingredients such as green onion, meat (generally thin pork belly, often mistaken for ...
Sakura Mochi (Kansai-style) 関西風桜餅 In Kyoto, this year's sakura blossoms have begun to fade and fall, pavements are covered in pink petals and streams are covered with them to the extent that the water cannot be seen. The sakura season is not over fo
Where to find fugu sashimi:Osaka, they'll even let you hold thefuguafterwards. Just beware that the fish might begin to blow up in your hands. Kaiseki Dinner: Traditional Japanese Cuisine at its Best We often sing the praises of cheap eating as we travel, but we are making an exception...