Eating Out page 20 | GOOD LUCK TRIP

Tasteful and full of historic flavor, the store is designated as an important cultural property

Kiryu

Cafés

Yanoen Kissa Yurin

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Fragrant, mellow Japanese tea served in a historic building

Ehime

Light Meals

Tanimoto Kamaboko-Ten, Dogo

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Right in front of Dogo Onsen (hot spring)! Tuck into the “Jyako-ten” (Jyako-fish paste tempura) in front of the shop.

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The comprehensive guide to Matsuyama. Learn about famous spots and secret sites. Check out an authentic array of food and souvenirs.

Matsuyama City in Ehime Prefecture has a great selection of historic sites to visit, such as the nation’s oldest hot spring retreat, the Dogo Onsen, and Matsuyama Castle, a symbol of the city. As most sites are near Matsuyama Station and the Dogo Onsen, you can easily visit several in one day. Here, we will introduce our most highly recommended sites in Matsuyama.

Shincha (first flush) parfait
(from mid-May to end of July)

Okayama

Cafés

Machiya Café Miyake Shouten

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Eat an exquisite parfait while relaxing in a quaint Japanese house.

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho

Hotpot Restaurants

Sumo Chaya Chanko Edosawa

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This restaurant specializes in "chicken soup hot pot" that uses a particular kind of chicken broth.

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Sumo is the national sport of Japan that embodies the soul of Japanese traditions at its core. With its long-staying history, it’s a surprise that many still haven’t unlocked the full idea of what sumo is. However, just like other sports and martial arts, there’s an undeniable draw that’s sure to stir you. In this article you’ll see into the basic fundamentals of what sumo really is, its many draws, and so much more in a breakdown that even novice fans will love.

Over 60 types of fresh ingredients available.

Jiyugaoka, Sangenjaya, Setagaya, Futako-Tamagawa

Japanese Cuisine

Edo-style conveyor belt sushi Gyoshin Jiyugaoka branch

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Eat authentic sushi at an affordable price made by artisans at this conveyor belt sushi restaurant.

Shibuya

Western Restaurants

Taco Bell Shibuya Dogenzaka Store

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A restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic Mexican food.

A retro-styled atmosphere inside the restaurant

Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho

Japanese Cuisine

Rojiura Monja Monkichi Hon-ten (Main Store)

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Enjoy monja and teppanyaki in this retro restaurant

Tochigi

Western Restaurants

Meiji-no-Yakata

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Enjoy Authentic Western-Style Food in this Historic Western Building.

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Ueno, Nippori

Izakaya

Go no Go Ueno 6 Chome Shop

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A popular retro-style izakaya that has a traditional Japanese feel and is famous for its salt-flavored boiled tripe stew (Shio Motsuni).

Shinjuku, Okubo, Yoyogi, Yotsuya

Ramen

SOBAHOUSE Konjiki Hototogisu

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Awarded one Michelin star. Natural ingredients are the star at this ramen shop known to draw a crowd.

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Ikebukuro

Japanese Cuisine

Kushitei Lumine Ikebukuro

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Enjoy a variety of kushiage by leaving it up to the chef

Authentic Tuscan cuisine by a chef who came from the Florence flagship store.

Ginza, Yurakucho

Western Restaurants

SABATINI Di Firenze Tokyo Branch

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The allure of a co-performance between traditional Italian Cuisine and Japanese High Quality Ingredients.

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Ueno, Nippori

Cafés

KO:HI:KAN Minowa Shop

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A Café Where You Can See the Tokyo Toden Trams Up Close.

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Ryogoku, Ningyocho, Kiyosumi-Shirakawa, Kinshicho

Japanese Cuisine

Nezu Torihana Ryogoku Store

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A “Tokyo Shamo” Brand Chicken Specialty Restaurant.

Tsukiji, Odaiba, Toyosu

Western Restaurants

TARLUM BIANCO Odaiba

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Enjoy a Meal While Looking Out Over Tokyo Bay.

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Take Toei transportation and get to Odaiba Bay Area with Tokyo Ocean view♪

In this article, we will tell you about a route that takes you to the popular Odaiba area using Toei Subway Oedo Line and Toei Bus.

Stylish bottled syrup makes a perfect gift.

Ginza, Yurakucho

Cafés

Ginza Ginger

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Incorporating ginger into daily life, more conveniently. A specialty store for ginger syrup.

Proudly serving our meticulously crafted coffee.

Ginza, Yurakucho

Cafés

Ginza Café Paulista

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Since the Meiji era, this long-established coffee shop has played a pivotal role in shaping Japanese café culture, enduring through the years to the present day.

The Original Tonkatsu! A Must-Try: "Original Pork Cutlet"

Ginza, Yurakucho

Western Restaurants

Rengatei

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Rengatei is the first restaurant in Japan to be called a "yoshoku" (Western-style) restaurant. It is known for inventing classic yoshoku dishes such as omurice (omelet rice) and hayashi rice (hashed beef rice).