Explore Japan by Food
For aficionados of Taraba, the red king crab, restaurant Katsukani no Hanasaki is the place to go.
Hyotei is a traditional kaiseki restaurant located at the entrance of Nanzen-ji Temple, boasting 3 Michelin stars.
You may not think of pizza when you think of Japan, but there is a new growing trend for sensational sizzling pizza.
There has been a growing trend of more casual sushi restaurants known as ‘sushi-ya’ appearing throughout Tokyo, which was accelerated further by the pandemic and the lack of foreign visitors.
Soba Osame, run by soba master Kenji Osame is considered one of the best soba-yas in Tokyo at the moment.
Set in the historic Nihonbashi neighbourhood, this 5-Star luxe high-rise hotel occupies the top 9 floors of the 34-story Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower – making it breakfast, with a view.
Adjacent to Shiguchi Hotel, Somoza restaurant is housed in a 150-year-old kominka and serves an impressive array of quality produce sourced from Hokkaido.
To discover the epitome of incredible seafood head to Himeshara, a renowned establishment owned by sushi veteran, Akira Tanaka.
Embarking on a picturesque mountain trail in Hokkaido, one discovers the epitome of culinary excellence at the renowned Kouun Ryuusui.
This small, unassuming market operates daily and is lined with restaurants and seafood stalls full of freshly caught fish, live crabs, sea urchins and more.
For some of the most creative cooking in Kyushu, look no further than Nishimura Takahito’s La Cuisine Créativité.
Sample Okinawan cuisine in the heart of Japan's 'Blue Zone' – where the locals are some of the longest-living people on the planet – and discover the Okinawan phrase of 'nuchigusui' – the healing power of food.
Known locally as shima-zake or 'island sake', awamori is a distilled rice liquor unique to Okinawa.
Never heard of okonomiyaki? These savoury pancakes originated in Hiroshima and can now be found all over Japan. However, a trip to the okonomiyaki's birthplace is the perfect way to try the nation's favourite pancake.
This unassuming third-generation noodle factory has unexpectedly become the go-to early-morning mecca for local noodle enthusiasts. Take a trip to Okayama and discover why.
Experience the world's finest menu – kaiseki is one of Japan's traditional offerings steeped in history and ceremony.
Drive Ishikawa’s coastline from Komatsu to Suzu for the foodie road-trip of a lifetime, where the Sea of Japan provides an abundance of fresh seafood and Japan’s finest salt.
No trip to Hokkaido is complete without a taste of the prefecture's best-loved drink, and where better to sample a few pints than Sapporo.
On the coast of the Shukutsu Sea, a visit to Minshuku Aotsuka Shokodu means delicious local cuisine with ever-changing ocean views to boot.
