From monjayaki and Edomae sushi to yakitori alleys and matcha sweets — 20 essential Tokyo foods, where to find them, and how much to pay. A complete guide for first-time visitors.

From takoyaki and kushikatsu to Osaka sushi and soufflé cheesecake — discover the 20 essential dishes every visitor should ...

Ask most people about Gunma food. They’ll say yakimanjuu, the grilled steamed buns. That’s fair. But if you’re talking noodles, Tatebayashi deserves your attention. Tatebayashi udon is one of Gunma‘s ...

Gunma’s famous handmade noodles. Learn about its temple origins, health benefits, and dining at the iconic Mizusawa-tei.

There is a small sushi counter in the basement of a Ginza department store where an elderly itamae has been slicing fish for ...

Chiba is one of Japan’s most important food-producing prefectures, yet most visitors pass through it without stopping. The prefecture supplies Tokyo with fresh fish from Tokyo Bay and the Pacific, ...

Tochigi has held the title of Japan’s top strawberry-producing prefecture for over 50 consecutive years. The prefecture’s rich volcanic soil, ample sunlight, and cool winters create ideal growing ...

Tokyo was known as Edo until 1868. The city developed a distinct food culture over 400 years shaped by the shogunate, the merchant class, and the sea. Edo cuisine is defined by dark soy sauce, clean ...

The Kanto region is the heart of modern Japan and home to Tokyo, the world’s largest metropolitan food city. From traditional Edo-style sushi to hearty hot pots and famous street foods, Kanto cuisine ...

Tokyo was known as Edo until 1868. The city developed a distinct food culture over 400 years shaped by the shogunate, the merchant class, and the sea. Edo cuisine is defined by dark soy sauce, clean ...

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is one of the country’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Kyushu spans seven prefectures — Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita ...