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Eating in Hiroshima: Okonomiyaki, Oysters, and Momiji Manju
How to eat in Hiroshima: layered okonomiyaki at Micchan, Hiroshima oysters, anago eel from Miyajima, and which neighbourhoods have the best food.
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Japan is one of the few countries where eating cheaply doesn't mean eating badly. Ramen from ¥700–1,200, a set lunch at a tonkatsu or tempura restaurant for under ¥1,000, a convenience store onigiri for ¥150 - the floor is low and the quality consistently good. Styles vary sharply by region: Sapporo ramen is rich miso, Hakata is tonkotsu, Tokyo tends towards shoyu or shio broths.
Beyond ramen, Japan rewards eating at counters, izakayas with plastic food displays out front, and covered shotengai market streets. Kaiseki in Kyoto is an experience worth budgeting for once. Vegan options are less scarce than visitors expect, particularly in Kyoto. The guides here cover city-by-city restaurant picks for Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, plus food tours, local specialities, and regional dishes worth seeking out.
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Eating in Kanazawa: Omicho Market, Kaiseki, & Hokuriku
How to eat in Kanazawa: fresh crab and tuna from Omicho Market, Higashi Chaya teahouses, Kenroku-en kaiseki, and named restaurants with prices.
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Eating in Nara: Kakinoha-zushi, Mochi, and Buddhist Cuisine
How to eat in Nara: kakinoha-zushi pressed sushi, kinako mochi near Nara Park, shojin ryori Buddhist cuisine, and named restaurants with prices.
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Eating in Sapporo: Soup Curry, Ramen, and Hokkaido Seafood
How to eat in Sapporo: Hokkaido king crab, thick miso ramen, soup curry at Picante, and lamb jingisukan. Named restaurants with price ranges.
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Best Restaurants in Kyoto
Best restaurants in Kyoto for kaiseki, tofu cuisine, and temple lunches - named picks from JPY 2,200 to JPY 35,000 with tourist and local guidance.
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Best Restaurants in Osaka: Dotonbori, Namba and Beyond
The best restaurants in Osaka by area - named picks for takoyaki, okonomiyaki, yakiniku, and izakaya dining in Dotonbori, Namba, and local neighbourhoods.
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Best Restaurants in Tokyo: Shinjuku, Ginza and Shibuya Picks
The best restaurants in Tokyo by area - named picks in Shinjuku, Ginza and Shibuya for sushi, ramen, and izakaya dining, from around JPY 1,500 per head.
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Fukuoka Yatai: The Complete Guide to the City's Food Stalls
Fukuoka's yatai are outdoor food stalls serving hakata ramen, motsu nabe, and yakitori - open evenings only along Nakasu and Tenjin riverbanks.
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Best Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants in Japan
Best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Japan: shojin ryori temples, plant-based ramen and modern vegan cafes. Named spots, prices and ordering tips.
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Best Restaurants in Kagoshima
Named restaurants with prices for kurobuta pork, kibinago, Satsuma-age, and black vinegar dishes across Kagoshima, the bold food city of southern Kyushu.
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Best Food Tours in Kagoshima: Kurobuta, Shochu & Satsuma-age
The best food tours in Kagoshima - guided market walks, kurobuta tastings, Satsuma-age demonstrations, shochu distillery visits, and izakaya evenings.
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Best Restaurants in Nagano
Visiting Nagano? Best spots for handmade soba, oyaki dumplings, Shinshu wagyu, and miso-glazed wild game in the Japan Alps - prices.
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Best Food Tours in Kyoto: Nishiki Market, Tea Ceremony
The best food tours in Kyoto - guided Nishiki Market walks, tea ceremony experiences, kaiseki tastings, sake brewery visits, and cooking classes.
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Food Tours in Osaka: Dotonbori, Takoyaki & Kuromon Market
The best food tours in Osaka - guided Dotonbori street food walks, takoyaki tastings, Kuromon Market tours, kushikatsu experiences, and cooking classes.
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Best Food Tours in Tokyo: Tsukiji, Asakusa, & Izakaya Crawls
The best food tours in Tokyo - guided Tsukiji market walks, Asakusa street food crawls, izakaya experiences, and ramen tastings with local guides.
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Kyoto Food Guide: Where to Eat in Japan's Ancient Capital
Planning a trip to Kyoto? Kaiseki, yudofu, matcha tea houses, and Nishiki Market picks by area and budget - real prices and named venues.
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Eating in Osaka: The Complete Food Guide to Japan's Kitchen
How to eat in Osaka - from Dotonbori street food to Kuromon Market, Shinsekai kushikatsu, and the best areas for each meal of the day.
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Tokyo Food Guide: Eating Your Way Around Japan's Capital
A district-by-district Tokyo food guide - where to eat breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with specific picks, real prices, and practical logistics.
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The best way to eat local: guided food tours with tastings, sake, and insider spots.