Dine on the Best Udon in Fukuoka
Michelin Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
You'd better reserve your seat at this Michelin-recommended udon restaurant, since it only dishes out about 30 set meals per day!
Greater Tokyo: Sightseeing & Gluten-Free Food
Secret Tokyo Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Japan is becoming increasingly aware of different dietary lifestyles, which is great! But the language barrier can prove especially difficult when trying to find some gluten-free grub to enjoy in Tokyo or Yokohama. Don't worry—we're here to help!
Tokyo Eatery Serves Japanese Comfort Food
Restaurants Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Based in Asakusa, the simple eatery Misojyu specializes in a type of Japanese comfort food. They're serving up delicious variations on miso soup and 'onigiri' rice balls.
Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge with Coke
These limited edition Coca-Cola bottles feature lovely designs that highlight regional history and culture!
Michelin-Ranked Soba Spot Sparkles in Tokyo
Motenashi Kuroki serves up a salt soba dish in Akihabara that both stuns and satisfies—and scored its creators a Bib Gourmand rating!
New Cat Café Has Historic Style
Get a heaping dose of historic atmosphere at the Edo Cat Café in Tokyo!
5 (Sort Of) Secret Kakigori Spots in Tokyo
Discover five of the top local spots for shaved ice desserts in Japan's capital, from the ultra-traditional to beautiful (and yummy) sweets that seem to defy the laws of gravity.
Taste 50 Kinds of Sake at This Ramen Resturant
Japanese Food Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
This Tokyo ramen restaurant offers all-you-can-drink sake—along with all-you-can-eat 'gyoza' and fried chicken—paired with a single bowl of ramen.
5 Delicious Japanese Coffee Roasters
Souvenirs Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Japan's coffee might not have the same sterling reputation as its matcha, but there are several places around the country that serve up some seriously good brews. If you're a coffee lover, these 5 roasters should be on your radar!
5 Iconic Japanese Ice Creams to Beat the Heat
Beat the heat with these six only-in-Japan ice cream treats, all for under ¥200! These creamy concoctions, fruity popsicles and even bean-flavored bars will help you cool down like a local.
7 Japanese Foods Beyond Sushi
Food & Drink Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Japan is a nation with incredible food and a strong sense of regionalism and seasonality when it comes to cuisine. As such, it's home to a countless, eclectic selection of unique foods that sometimes get left behind in favor of staples like sushi.
Top 5 'Okonomiyaki' in Osaka & Hiroshima
Japanese Food Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
There are many places that offer the gooey, savory Japanese pancake, 'okonomiyaki.' Osaka and Hiroshima Prefectures are the top two hotspots around the country, with two distinctly delicious styles of this supremely cravable dish!
10 Must-Try Gyoza Restaurants in Tokyo
Restaurants Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
These chewy, crunchy, juicy and delicious dumplings are a staple of Japanese cuisine. If you dine out at one of these Tokyo-based restaurants, you'll soon see why!
Shake Up Your Summer with Calpis Shakes
McDonald's is back at again with the Calpis-flavored shakes, but it's changing the recipe this time around for a more tart flavor to tickle your tastebuds.
Japanese Foods to Know Before You Go
Japanese Food Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
If all you know is ramen or sushi, you're missing out on A LOT! Broaden your horizons by familiarizing yourself with these typical Japanese dishes, that way you can make the most of your time in Japan.
6 Sake Brewery Day Trips from Tokyo
One of the great things about visiting Tokyo is that in the (unlikely) chance you’ve managed to see, do, drink and eat everything you wanted in the city, there’s a whole cluster delightful breweries to explore just a train ride away!
5 Must-Try Foods in Hida Takayama
Known for its historic townscapes and bountiful nature, Hida Takayama also has a variety of delicious, must-try regional dishes.
6 Tokyo Day Trips Less Than 2 Hours Away
From incredible views of Mount Fuji to a museum that feels like it's right out of a mummy movie, these fantastic spots are less than 2 hours from Tokyo, which means they're the perfect way to spend a day when you want to get out of the city!
Tokyo Restaurants Too Good to Stay Secret
Secret Tokyo Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Whether you're looking for a bowl of bright blue ramen, want to stand and scarf some quick and delicious noodles or want to watch a live tuna cutting show while you eat fresh sushi, these restaurants in Tokyo have you covered.
10 Super Spicy Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo
Ramen Beyond Sushi: Best Eats & Treats in Japan
Tokyo's bowl runneth over when it comes to ramen restaurants! But for those looking to spice things up, here are ten restaurants that are sure to test the stomachs and wills of any ramen enthusiast!
