Soba Revolution : MINATOYA 2 @ Otemachi
Soba noodles have been popular in Tokyo for hundreds of years. Very recently, it evolved to the trendiest foodie among Tokyo restaurants.
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HOW many restaurants do you think there are in TOKYO? More than stars in the sky.
Start exploring this metropolis. With a bit of English support, you’re sure to find your favourite.
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larryhira
- Feb 1
- 2 min
Find the Difference at the “Sake Library” : Asano Sake Shop @Hamamatsucho
SAKE ingredients are very simple; Rice and Koji (malted rice), period. How can the complexity of sake’s taste be formed by these two? The...
larryhira
- Nov 9, 2023
- 2 min
Japanese Soul Lives on in Cinema & Food : Yamato-ya & Tora-ya @ Shibamata
When you get off at SHIBAMATA Station on the Keisei Line, a statue of a gentleman carrying a suitcase welcomes you. His name is TORA-SAN,...
larryhira
- Oct 7, 2023
- 2 min
<Trip to Shizuoka> Get Off Shinkansen in the Middle of your Journey: Aoba Yokocho
You got on Shinkansen at Tokyo Station and enjoyed a lunch box in your seat. When you are done, you may find your train passing by Atami...
larryhira
- Sep 2, 2023
- 2 min
Bring your Favourite Lunch box onto Shinkansen
It's summer vacation! Which regions do you want to explore? Whatever your destination, Shinkansen bullet trains take you north, east and...
larryhira
- Jun 18, 2023
- 2 min
<Trip to Osaka/Kobe> Go Deep into Konamon World : Hatsuse & NagataTank Suji
Tako-yaki, Ika-yaki, Okonomi-yaki, Yakisoba, etc.etc... Osaka locals' favourites are mostly made of flour. They are categorized as...
larryhira
- Oct 20, 2022
- 2 min
Visit Nagoya to find fine local food : KONPARU & SUMIYOSHI @ Nagoya Station
Nagoya, the third largest city in Japan, located a two-hour Shinkansen ride from Tokyo or one hour from Osaka, has developed its own...
larryhira
- Sep 15, 2022
- 3 min
NAMINAMI Wines to the brim @ Ore No Restaurants
Ten years ago, a tiny restaurant unusually named "Ore no Italian" meaning "My Italian" opened on a back street in Shimbashi. It caught...
larryhira
- Jul 3, 2022
- 2 min
Moving Train Ride : IYONADA MONOGATARI @ Ehime, JR Shikoku
Stunning ocean view and gorgeous cuisine. This unique train ride from JR Shikoku's IYONADA MONOGATARI has a lot to offer.
larryhira
- May 18, 2022
- 3 min
Fast Food for Professionals : WAKABA & TORITOH
Even though Tokyo's biggest fish market has moved to Toyosu, TSUKIJI keeps its buzz by building large fish wholesalers' markets and...
larryhira
- Jan 20, 2022
- 3 min
Comfort dishes for Townies : TONKATSU KAWAZEN & KITCHEN ALEX @ Sangenjaya
When you hop on to the TOKYU Line from SANGENJAYA station, it goes under Route 246 through Shibuya Terminal, then connects Tokyo Metro...
larryhira
- Dec 26, 2021
- 2 min
Captured by Clams : ABUSAN & KAISEN @Koenji
Only ten minutes away from the bustling district of Shinjuku, KOENJI town calms you down as you come across local residents and...
larryhira
- Nov 3, 2021
- 3 min
<Trip to Osaka> Finding Osaka soul food @ Hanshin Snack Park
"KUIDAORE"; Eat until you drop, is a way of life for Osaka citizens. Visit Hanshin Snack Park at OSAKA/UMEDA to try this philosophy.
larryhira
- Aug 14, 2021
- 2 min
<Short Excursion> Go Meet the Widest Noodle : NAGAKIYA @Konosu City, Saitama
An hour's train journey north of Tokyo Station, crossing over the prefectural border into Saitama Pref., we arrived at KONOSU station, a...
larryhira
- Jul 3, 2021
- 3 min
Exploring the Freshest Fish : SASHIMI BAR KASHIGASHIRA
Among authentic Nigiri sushi restaurants or conveyor belt sushi chains, newly opened restaurants mainly serve seafood rice bowl.
larryhira
- Jun 17, 2021
- 2 min
Tranquil moment in a tea room : TORAYA @ Akasaka
TORAYA Japanese confectionery store has long held the Emperor's royal warrant ever since 16c when they started in Kyoto.
larryhira
- May 16, 2021
- 2 min
Tokyo's Traditional Fast Food : FUNABASHI-YA @Shinjuku
FUNABASHI-YA, a historical Tempura restaurant opened 130 years ago at exactly the same place in Shinjuku.
larryhira
- May 9, 2021
- 1 min
The Real Solitary Gourmet : INADA @Gotokuji
INADA seafood restaurant was featured in Season 8 of Netflix blockbuster series. Is this really in a tiny shack as appeared on TV?
larryhira
- May 2, 2021
- 1 min
Direct to Tokyo : HANEDA ICHIBA @Tokyo
NEW shops & restaurants have been open since summer 2020 INSIDE TOKYO Station, aiming to make the station a destination for tourists in...
larryhira
- Apr 18, 2021
- 1 min
Bowlful of Treasures : AN-MITSU MIHASHI @Ueno
UENO town, once developed by the temples built to honour Tokugawa Edo Generals, is now a place for concert halls & museums. Tokyo...
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