Area & Restaurant Guides - Japanese Food Guide

Hamayaki Beach BBQ at Matsukawa-ura Lagoon, Soma City: Ten whole fish on skewers over burning hot charcoal. The skewers have been poked into some shell-filled gravel-like sand from the beach. The gravel is in a metal BBQ contraption, with a central cavity for the charcoal. Five fish skewers have been placed on either side of the charcoal and into the gravel at an angle so they are facing the fire.

Matsukawa-ura Lagoon: ‘Hamayaki’ Beach BBQ Makes a Comeback in Soma City

‘Hamayaki’ beach BBQ was once a popular tradition in Matsukawa-ura, Soma City. Now it’s back on the menu for visitors to try for themselves.

Yamanashi food: A close-up of a rounded 'Shingen Mochi' sweet on a green plate that makes the clear and wobbly, jello-like treat appear green also. Additionally, the

Yamanashi Food Guide: 8 Delicious Food and Drinks to Try Near Mt Fuji

Yamanashi not also boasts some of the most iconic scenery in Japan, but delicious Yamanashi food that’s an absolute treat in the fresh mountain air.

Olive trees in the foreground with a white Greek windmill and the sea beyond it in the background at Shodoshima Olive Park.

Shodoshima: Japan’s Mediterranean-esque Island and Birthplace of Olive Cultivation

Olives are not likely to come to mind when you think of Japanese cuisine, but on Shodoshima island, they are the main attraction.

One of Yamaguchi's biggest claims to fame, its Kintaikyo Bridge, a five-arched wooden pedestrian bridge with a stone base. The bridge crosses the Nishiki River and green mountains can be seen in the background.

Yamaguchi Food Guide: 9 Delicious Things to Eat and Drink in Yamaguchi Prefecture

From seafood and chicken to noodles and sushi, and sweet treats in between, Yamaguchi food has a lot to offer any Japan traveler.

A picture of the Arima Onsen township from an elevated position at night, showing the town surrounded by mountain greenery and the town's buildings aglow in light.

Arima Onsen Food Guide: 8 Things to Eat & Drink in this Mountainous Hot Spring Town

Arima Onsen is a mountainous hot spring resort town known for its delicious food. Here’s what you should eat and drink in Arima Onsen.

Miyazaki food: A large serving of Miyazaki Kamaage Udon in a dark ceramic bowl. The udon noodles are in hot water and a pair of chopsticks can be seen from the right of the image holding up some noodles that have just been dipped in the separate dipping sauce. Next to the sauce is a small dish with sliced green onions (spring onions) in it. All crockery is a matching set and sit on a dark wooden lacquered tray.

Miyazaki Food: 11 Amazing Local Specialties to Eat in Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki food is some of the most incredible Japanese food around, from locally-raised chicken, beef and pork, fresh seafood, to succulent mangoes and citrus.

Two maple leaf-shaped momiji manju cakes on a teal ceramic plate with a light brown rim along the scalloped edging. A cup of green tea can partially be seen in the top left-hand corner of the image and two red/orange maple leaves (possibly artificial) at the back-right.

Hiroshima Food Guide: 8 Local Specialties to Try in Hiroshima Prefecture

What you need to know to eat through Hiroshima like a pro. Eight highly-rated Hiroshima food and drink specialties you should add to your list.

Looking down Dotonbori food street in Osaka. It's approaching dusk and the street is full of people walking in both directions. On either side of the street, the buildings feature many colorful and gaudy lit-up signs that have already been turned on in the fading light.

12 Highly-rated Places to Eat on Dotonbori, Osaka’s Iconic Food Street

Dotonbori is one of the most exciting food streets to visit in Osaka, but all the options can be overwhelming. Here are 12 places that should be on your list.

A person wearing a white top, black pants, a red beanie and black gloves is bending over arranging yellow and red apples into an almost completed replica ukiyo-e artwork of “The Actor Otani Oniji III as Yakko Edobei” by Toshusai Sharaku next to Hirosaki Castle.

Aomori Apples: How Aomori Became Japan’s Apple Capital and Where to Enjoy the Best

When you think of Japanese apples, Aomori is the first place to come to mind. Learn all about Aomori apples and where to try the best Aomori apple products.