🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. Features ☆ Originated from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. ➡ Famous area for fresh seafood. ➡ Historically recognized as graceful place. ☆ Professionally made but reasonable prices. ☆ Long queue is expected. ☆ Dishes are very detailed and gorgeous.   Price Range Sushi Price: Per dish – mostly 2 pieces (or 3 pieces) Around JPY 200~ 800 Sides: – Soup/Tempura/Sweets are also available. Around JPY 300~800 How to Order Ordering by touchscreen. ➡ English and other languages are available. 💡 If this kind of table is available, nice!! My Recommendation #1 “Kaga Hyakumangoku 5ways Platter” Famous seafood from Kanazawa […]

🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. What is “SHIROKUMA? “Shirokuma” is the nickname of the famous shaved ice decorated with condensed milk & some fruits, started by the cafe “MUJYAKI” in Kagoshima. 💡 “Shirokuma” means “White Bear” The Cafe “Mujyaki” There are many different types of “Shirokuma” cafes in Kagoshima. However, strongly recommended to taste the original fresh-made at the cafe “Mujyaki” since 1946. 💡 The way of shaving ice tastes nice. 🙂 Unforgettable Taste!! Price Range Small :    around JPY 600~ Regular : around JPY 800~ 💡 Many flavors are also available. Matcha, Coffee, Pudding, Yogurt, Chocolate and more. How to eat like […]

🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. Features ☆ Famous for the fluffy type of pancake. ☆ Three pancakes are on one dish. ☆ Mixed with Mascarpone & Ricotta Cheese. ☆ Baked by the Japanese stone oven. ☆ Sandwiches and other dishes are also available. Price Range Pancakes on one dish – around JPY 1500 💡 Prices differ depends on the toppings. My Recommendation “PAN CAKE – BANANA & HOT CHOCOLATES” 💡 Nicely baked bananas!! 💡 Not too sweet, a bit bitter hot chocolates!! The Location / How to there ODAWARA – origin TOKYO        (ODAIBA) CHIBA         (TSUDANUMA) YOKOHAMA (ENOSHIMA/MINATOMIRAI) Please […]

🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. What is “Yakitori”? “Yakitori” is the grilled small pieces of meats/vegetables/mushrooms with skewers. Mostly, many parts of chicken are served in nationwide but could be other kinds of meats depends on the regions.   What is “BUTABARA”? “BUTABARA” means “Pork Belly.”  Usually available on the south west region. Features ☆ Famous for serving, “BUTABARA”=”Pork Belly” ☆ Cabbages with the special citrus sauce are also famous. ☆ Other kinds of Yakitori are also available. ☆ The high-graded charcoal are used when grilling. ☆ The menu is stated in English also. Price Range 1 skewer:     around JPY 200~400 Sides:    […]

🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. Features ☆ Famous for the Soba menu, “Mt.Fuji” ☆ Since 1968. ☆ Around Yokohama area only. ☆ Two types of styles. ➡ Full-service –  5 restaurants ➡ Self-service – 12 restaurants 💡 Recommended the full-service! More relaxed atmosphere eating in the old Japanese house. <at TSUZUKI SAEDO-TEN> Price Range ➡ At Full-service Soba menu: around JPY 500~ JPY 1000 ➡ At Self-service Soba menu: around JPY 300~ 💡 Sides and Desserts are also available. WHEN ORDERING “FUJI-SAN MORI” = (Mt. Fuji in Volume) AT THE FULL-SERVICE The price for upgrading to “FUJI-SAN MORI” is free of charge. The volume […]

  🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. What is “KUSHI-KATSU”? <Around Osaka area> “KUSHI” means skewers and “KATSU” means cutlets. 💡 However, not only meat.  It can be vegetables and fish also. <Outside of Osaka> Instead, they are called “KUSHI-AGE.” “AGE” means deep fried. Features ☆ Local dish originated in Osaka. ☆ Very crispy due lightly coated cutlets. ☆ Fresh hot due cooked after orders. ☆ One rule is strictly applied. ➡ Re: the sauce in the container. ☆ Cabbages are free of charge. 💡 Free refill by asking the staff. Price Range Skewers – JPY 100~200 per skewers Sides & Desserts -around JPY 300~500 […]

🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually see and taken. Features ☆ Freshness is outstanding. ➡ Directly provided by suppliers. ☆ Prices are very reasonable. ☆ The sashimi parts are big/sliced thick. ☆ OK to order if not on the conveyor belt. ☆ Take-away/out is also available. Price Range Sushi Price: Per dish -usually 2 pieces (1 piece if stated) -According to the kind of fish, ➡ JPY 100/150/200/250/300/350/400/500 💡 Distinguished by the designs and the colors of dishes. My Recommendations “Oh-ni-anago” (A big conger eel) “BURI” (Yellowtail: Winter only) 💡 “KAN-BURI” (Premium) Strongly recommended! <Special Dish> “Maguro-Zukushi” (Many kinds of tuna) <Side Dish> “Chawanmushi” (A traditional steamed egg […]

POSSIBLE TO TASTE IN TOKYO, THE FAMOUS BRAND-OYSTER FROM HOKKAIDO AKKESHI TOWN.   🙂 Pictures and reports are what I actually seen and taken. Features ☆ Serving the famous brand-oyster from HOKKAIDO AKKESHI TOWN. ☆ Everyday transported by airplane. ☆ Possible to taste the oyster all around the year in this bar. ☆ Bigger in size per piece. ☆ Baked or fried or steamed or in raw is available. ☆ Dining is also possible at lunch time. Price Range The Oyster (One piece) ➡ around JPY 400*~ The set menu at lunch time ➡ around JPY 1500* My Recommendation “LUNCE TIME SPECIAL SET MENU” Time: 11:00 am ~ ➡ People starting […]

EXPERIENCE THE TASTE OF THE MOST FAMOUS JAPANESE TEA BRAND “UJI-CHA” (UJI TEA) AT THE “NAKAMURA TOKICHI” MATCHA CAFE IN KYOTO.   What is “UJI-CHA”? “Uji-Cha” is one of the top Japanese tea brands. “Uji” is the name of the city located in the south of Kyoto. “Cha” means tea in Japanese. Uji is suitable for growing tea leaves due to the climate close to the Uji River.  Also, it is very unique that tea leaves are covered to avoid sunlight right before picking the tea leaves to enhance the tasting.  These tea leaves are still picked by hands. Features ☆ “Nakamura Tokichi” is from the name of the founder. […]

This shop is no longer in business. Due to the great impact of the Coronavirus, Covid 19, unable to keep up their businesses.  However, I keep this article as one of the memories of Japan. “NAGAHAMA SHOGUN” IS THE AUTHENTIC TONKOTSU RAMEN EATING PLACE WITH FAMOUS SPICY *KARASHI-TAKANA IN FUKUOKA. * “KARASHI-TAKANA” is the local famous pickled leaf with chili. Features ☆ Authentic Tonkotsu Ramen ➡ Not too oily. ➡ Very thin type of noddles. ☆ Secretly popular among local people. ☆ Very famous for adding the spicy “KARASHI-TAKANA.” ☆ “KARASHI-TAKANA” is free of charge. ☆ Water is free of charge. (at self-service) ☆ Available only in Fukuoka. ☆ Established […]

THE FAMOUS TKG (TAKAGO KAKE GOHAN) DINING PLACE AT TOKYO HANEDA AIRPORT. Features ☆ The eggs are very fresh to eat in raw. ☆ Salmonella Free. ☆ The eggs are from the specific farm in Fukuoka area. ☆ The dining place is also available in Tokyo area. Price Range TKG  – JPY 550~ basically per person How to order and eat 1. Order “TAMAGO KAKE GOMAN” per person. ➡ Included up to two rice bowls and two eggs per person. 2. When the rice comes, take the egg on the table. 3.  Crack and open the raw egg into the side bowl. 4.  Choose and put soy sauce as seasoning. […]

THE FAMOUS HUGE GRILLED EELS (UNAGI) BOWL FOR THREE TO FIVE PEOPLE AT “KYOMARU” UNAGI RESTAURANT IN NUMAZU, SHIZUOKA.     Features ☆ “UNAGI” means “EEL” in Japanese. ☆ The Restaurant directly managed by the Unagi wholesaler. ☆ The size and the quality of Unagi is very fresh and tasty. ☆ The price is also very reasonable to the customers. ☆ There are some special Unagi bowls on the menu. Price Range Unagi Set Menu per person – around JPY 3000~ My Recommendation UNAGI SET MENU “YOKOZUNA”  <Price: JPY 9900 for 4 or 5 people> ♦ 5 Big Unagi 770g (Teriyaki 4/ Plain 1) ♦ Rice: 2Kg ♦ Bowl Diameter: […]

THE JAPANESE ORGANIC VEGETABLE BUFFET IS EXCELLENT AT “CINAGRO” IN SHIBUYA, TOKYO.   “CINAGRO” ORGANIC KITCHEN & MARKET AT “SEIBU SHIBUYA” Features ☆ The Vegetable Buffet is available at Lunch and Dinner time. ☆ This Buffet also includes the drink, soup, sides, breads and dessert. 💡 Some of them contain ingredients not suitable for Vegans. ☆ Usually this Buffet comes with the set or course menu. ☆ English menu is available. ☆ All vegetables are totally organics. ☆ Provided by the owned farm in Saitama area. Price Range LUNCH SET: around JPY 1500- COURSE: around JPY 2500- ➡ The Vegetable Buffet is included. DINNER SET: around JPY 2000- COURSE: around JPY […]

THE MOST RECOMMENDED CAKE & CAFE SHOP IN JAPAN Features ☆ Established in 1981 at Nagoya in Japan. ☆ EAT IN 💡 must order one drink per person ☆ TAKE OUT is also available. ☆ More than 10 kinds of cakes. ☆ The size is out of Japanese size. ➡ One whole size -the diameter of 24cm ➡ One cut size -Divided in 10 pieces of the whole size ☆ Well-balanced taste (not too sweet) ☆ The whip cream is excellent!! Price Range One whole size – JPY 7000 ~JPY 12000 One cut size – around JPY 700 ~ JPY 1200 One drink – around JPY 600 ~ JPY800 My […]

“MOS BURGER” CREATES THE BURGERS IN JAPANESE STYLE. RICE BURGER  “KAISEN KAKIAGE” Features ☆ The first “TERIYAKI” burger in Japan was introduced by “MOS” in 1973. ☆ “MOS” starts cooking after your order so it takes some times for the receiving. ☆ The vegetables are very fresh. ☆ Side menu and desserts are also popular. ☆ Japanese size: small compared to the foreign brand burgers. ☆ Special burgers are also available. ➡ Rice burgers ➡ Say burgers ➡ Lettuce burgers (“NATSUMI”)*limited edition Price Range a combo around JPY 1000 per person My Recommendation ☆ MOS Rice Burger – “Kaisen Kakiage” (deep-fried mixed seafood tempura) 💡 The grilled rice with Soy Source […]

“TSURUHASHI FUGETSU” PRESENTS THE OKONOMIYAKI & MODANYAKI (JAPANESE PIZZA) IN OSAKA STYLE” THE PICTURE OF MODANYAKI What is OKONOMI-YAKI and MODAN-YAKI? OKONOMI-YAKI OKONOMI simply means “as you like to put in” and YAKI means “grilling.” The ingredients are (WHEAT FLOUR + WATER) + CABBAGE + EGGS + TOPPINGS. DASHI (Broth) may be added to enrich the taste of OKONOMIYAKI. It is very interesting to know that two kinds of styles are now existing in Japan. Osaka Style is the original version of OKONOMIYAKI which mixes the all ingredients together before grilling. Hiroshima Style is the secondary version of OKONOMIYAKI which is made by the layers of the ingredients top onto […]