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Tatsumiya Restaurant

Uji, a town built around the World Heritage site Byodoin Buddhist temple, has the best tea houses in Japan

Kyoto / Japanese Cuisine

Miyagawa-cho, Minamata, Tokyo Midtown

Enjoy the taste of a long-established Kyoto restaurant in Tokyo

Roppongi, Azabu / Japanese Cuisine

Raika Shikunshiso

Enjoy traditional Chinese cuisine with a sense of the seasons

Ginza / Chinese Food

• 9 Jun 2019

  Lunch at Shikun Shisou Raika, a Shanghaiese Restuarant in Tokyo Midtown Hibiya

  Hibiya is a neighborhood in Tokyo known for its cinemas and theaters. In March of 2018, Tokyo Midtown Hibiya opened and I visited a Shanghaiese restaurant called Raika in this building. There are also Raika branches in Tokyo's Shinjuku Gyoen and Aoyama. All three locations are so popular that it's hard to get in without a reservation.

Brasserie Aux Amis Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi branch

A French restaurant where you can enjoy a wonderful view with your meal from the 30th floor.

Oshiage / Western Restaurants

Ukai Toriyama

Irori charcoal grilled cuisine, served at this spot nestled by the green depths and clear-flowing streams of Oku-Takao.

Hachioji / Japanese Cuisine

• 24 Mar 2024

  Complete guide to sightseeing at Mount Takao: This guide will cover both the charm and the highlights!

  Mount Takao is certified as a three-star tourist destination in the Michelin Guide and boasting the highest number of climbers in the world. The popularity of Mount Takao stems from its accessibility, well-maintained environment suitable for casual hiking, numerous attractions along the trails, and above all, the opportunity to fully enjoy the nature of Takao. To ensure that even first-time visitors can enjoy Mount Takao, this article introduces basic information and attractions of Mount Takao, as well as hiking routes, recommended sightseeing seasons, and appropriate clothing for each season.

• 1 Oct 2022

  Foliage guide at Mount Takao: The foliage hiking guide to fully enjoy Mount Takao in autumn

  Mount Takao is certified as a three-star tourist destination in the Michelin Guide and boasts the world’s highest number of climbers. Known as one of Tokyo’s foliage spots, it offers a diverse landscape of red, yellow, and green hues in autumn. With its easy hiking routes, even beginners can enjoy hiking while taking in the scenery. Let us introduce the must-visit autumn foliage spots, local delicacies, and recommended nearby attractions to fully enjoy Mount Takao, where you can experience vibrant autumn foliage and hiking at the same time.

Maison du Musee

Impressive moments by the supreme French cuisine to be enjoyed in an artistic space.

Shibuya / Western Restaurants

Makibi San-an

The true value of Makibi, the teppanyaki that locks in the flavor of branded Wagyu beef and brings out its deliciousness.

Kanazawa / Meat Dishes

Dining＆Bar TENQOO

Enjoy refined dishes made with authentic French techniques at an elegant hotel connected directly to Tokyo Station.

Tokyo Station Neighborhood / Wine Bars

TOPPIN

A Teppanyaki Restaurant that Cooks Top-Quality Wagyu Beef Ona Teppan Grill Before Your Eyes.

Roppongi, Azabu / Meat Dishes

Tokyo Yakinku Ittoya

Select Wagyu beef and Scrumptious Wine in a Luxe Atmosphere.

Nihonbashi / Meat Dishes

SABATINI Di Firenze Tokyo Branch

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

Ginza / Western Restaurants

• 2 Feb 2019

  Lunch at Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo, the Best and Oldest Italian Restaurant in Tokyo

  At Sabatini di Firenze Tokyo, a venerable old Italian restaurant in Japan's capital, I recently enjoyed their "Winter Afternoon Lunch". It's only available during this season.

Tempura Yamanoue Ginza

Enjoy the traditional tempura of "Yamanoue Hotel" in Ginza.

Ginza / Japanese Cuisine

• 19 May 2017

  Tokyo GINZA SIX “Tempura Yamanoue”

  A new landmark in Ginza, GINZA SIX, had its grand opening on April 20th of 2017! This building is one of the largest in Ginza, the most prestigious shopping district in Japan, and it is crowded every day! The top floor, floor 13, hosts nothing but premium restaurant and drinking establishments. Among those is a newly opened location for “Tempura Yamanoue,” a restaurant operated and owned by Yamanoue Hotel in Tokyo’s Chiyoda-ku, and I just had to hurry over for lunch!This is a restaurant where you can enjoy authentic tempura.

GENTLE Dining & Sushi Bar

“GENTLE,” a Restaurant in Tokyo’s Omotesando Where You Can Enjoy Mediterranean Sea cuisine and Sushi

Aoyama and Omotesando / Western Restaurants

• 20 Aug 2019

  “GENTLE,” a Restaurant in Tokyo’s Omotesando Where You Can Enjoy Italian Cuisine and Sushi

  A restaurant serving Italian cuisine and sushi opened in Omotesando in July of 2019. I’ve visited the restaurant and found a lot of great points to recommend it based on, including the food and the restaurant’s atmosphere, so I’ll be introducing the restaurant in this article.

BENJAMIN STEAKHOUSE ROPPONGI

A New York-based steakhouse with a focus on aged beef and wine.

Roppongi, Azabu / Meat Dishes

Tenku LOUNGE TOP of TREE / TOKYO Solamachi 31F

Experience a luxurious time with exquisite cuisine and unparalleled views.

Oshiage / Western Restaurants

OMOTESANDO UKAI-TEI

The best cuisine and hospitality are served in a space that tells a story, where Japanese traditions and Western art are fused together.

Aoyama and Omotesando / Meat Dishes

Hira Sansou

Japanese dishes bringing together Shiga’s delicacies on a secret mountain.

Shiga / Japanese Cuisine

AIKAN EN

Authentic neo-Chinese Cuisine, Fit for a King

Akasaka / Chinese Food

Funabashiya COREDO

Delicious and Healthy Kuzumochi, Born after 450 Days of Fermentation.

Nihonbashi / Cafés

Manten Sushi COREDO

Sushi made with select, seasonal ingredients at wallet-friendly prices.

Nihonbashi / Japanese Cuisine

SENSE Cantonese Cuisine

A Feast of Authentic Cantonese Fare, Served with a Panoramic City View

Nihonbashi / Chinese Food

SEMBIKIYA Fruits Parlor Nihonbashi

Delectable desserts made by a pâtissier with an eye for fruit

Nihonbashi / Cafés

COCO FARM & WINERY

Tipsy Lunches with Homemade Wine and Seasonal Flavors

Ashikaga / Western Restaurants

• 9 Mar 2021

  Watch, Eat, and Experience! Sightseeing Guide for Kiryu and Ashikaga, Possible Even as a Day Trip from Tokyo!

  The Kiryu and Ashikaga areas are accessible from Tokyo even for just a day trip, and not only are they great places to enjoy activities surrounded by beautiful nature, but they also offer plenty of places to take in, including nostalgic old townscapes and power spots!