Area & Restaurant Guides - Japanese Food Guide

Here you’ll find what to eat and drink in Japan’s various regions, cities, towns and neighborhoods, as well as at specific attractions, restaurants, festivals and events.

What to Eat in Nagasaki: Meganebashi, Nagasaki's famous landmark bridge with two rounded arches that when reflected in the river below look like a pair of glasses.

Nagasaki Food Guide: 8 Delicious Local Dishes to Try

The Nagasaki food scene has an interesting mix of tradition meets foreign influence. From noodles to cake, here’s a delicious list of what to eat in Nagasaki.

Halal restaurants in Tokyo - a bowl of spicy, orange-colored mi kari with a white spoon in it at Malay Asian Cuisine.

5 Muslim-friendly and Halal Restaurants in Tokyo to Try

From yakiniku to ramen to dumplings, here are some Muslim-friendly and halal restaurants in Tokyo to try on your next visit.

Looking down a crowd-filled Nakamise dori with little shops on either side and Sensoji Temple down the end.

The Best Snacks to Try on Nakamise Dori

Nakamise dori is one of the most popular snack streets in Tokyo. This guide will introduce you to some of the best snacks and sweets to try and buy.

The tree-lined walkway leading up to Shuzenji Temple, with the temple in the background. The photo has been taken in fall with the leaves a vivid red and orange, and many leaves already scattered on the ground, creating a very bright contrast with the temple and stone walkway.

What to Eat When You’re in Shuzenji

Just two hours by train from Tokyo, the hot-spring town of Shuzenji feels worlds’ apart. This guide will show you the tastiest food Shuzenji has on offer.

A bowl of T's Tan Tan Golden Sesame Vegan Tantanmen - with its golden broth, and pops of green, red and white veggies.

Where to Find Vegan Ramen in Tokyo

Vegan ramen might not be very common in Japan, but demand for it is rising. Here are six places where you can get a delicious bowl of vegan ramen in Tokyo.

An orange and pink sunset over the vegetated hills of Tsushima Island. © Lisa Wallin

What to Eat When You’re on Tsushima Island

Tsushima Island launched into worldwide fame with the release of the samurai action-steal game Ghost of Tsushima in 2020. Here are the delectable foods that await you there.

A close up of the miso soup that's part of the daily set meal at Nezunoya, one of the best vegan restaurants in Tokyo. Photo by author, Kaori S.

6 Amazing Vegan Restaurants in Tokyo to Try

Vegan restaurants are on trend right now in Japan. Here are some of my long-time favorite vegan restaurants in Tokyo that you must try.