Area & Restaurant Guides - Japanese Food Guide

A fishing boat going out for the early morning catch at first light in Onagawa. Strings of buoys can be seen on the moving boat, which is surrounded by birds flying around it. Mountains can be seen in the distance.

A Guide to Onagawa’s Michi-no-Eki: Where and What to Eat and Drink in this Gorgeous Port Town

Onagawa’s newly awarded Michi-no-Eki is a delightful showcase of Onagawa’s food and drink offerings, and a testament to a town that never gives up.

A ceramic nabe pot on a portable gas stove filled with seri nabe ingredients ready to be cooked. This includes of course seri and its roots, as well as mushroom, carrot, tofu and chicken. A plate with additional ingredients can be seen in the background.

Miyagi Prefecture Food: 12 Delicious Signature Dishes to Try on Your Next Visit

Miyagi Prefecture has lots to offer when it comes to food. We’ll introduce you to the specialty foods of the region and where to try them.

Sendai Food Guide: A shot of the Sendai city skyline at night.

Sendai Food Guide: What to Eat in Tohoku’s Biggest City

Sendai, Japan has long been on the map domestically for its rich food culture. Here are some Sendai food specialties to whet your appetite on your next visit.

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.

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