FoodBeef Bowl Chain Restaurant MATSUYA 松屋 - 牛めし（牛丼）
One of the popular beef bowl chain restaurants is MATSUYA 松屋. They offer beef bowl and several kinds of set meals.The set meals have several slices of meat, rice, salad and miso soup.
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FoodInakazushi (Inaka-Sushi) in Kochi is Good for Vegetarian and Vegan. 高知 田舎寿司
Inakazushi (Inaka-Sushi) 田舎寿司 is Kochi Prefecture's traditional local sushi. The sushi toppings are usually used vegetables. This sushi is healthy and tasty.
FoodA Restaurant Do-Miso Specializes in Miso Ramen in Nishiarai Tokyo みそらーめん専門店 ど・みそ 東京 西新井
They offer several kinds of miso ramen. There are many types of ramen in Japan. If your favorite type is miso ramen, Do-Miso is worth trying.
CultureKimono and Sado (Matcha) Experience in Asakusa Tokyo 東京 浅草 着物と茶道（抹茶）体験
At this cafe, you can wear a high-quality kimono and enjoy drinking matcha in a traditional tea ceremony (Sado 茶道).
SightseeingLow Priced and Popular Hot Spring / SPA RYUSENJINOYU near Tokyo 竜泉寺の湯 草加谷塚店
I have been to this hot spring a few times. It is still unknown to international tourists. I recommend you go there on weekdays. On weekends and during holiday season, probably it is crowded in the bathing rooms and restaurant.
FoodSea Cucumber is Common Food at Sushi Restaurant and Izakaya (Japanese Style Bar) in Japan なまこ
Sea cucumber is called Namako なまこ / ナマコ in Japanese.Thinly sliced fresh (raw) sea cucumber is used for a kind of Japanese vinegared food. It is usually served with ponzu sauce (citrus-flavored soy sauce).
FoodJIRO-inspired Style Ramen of MENYA OTORI 麺屋 鳳 in Tokyo
This ramen restaurant specializes in JIRO-inspired style ramen. JIRO ramen is oily and cloudy broth, thick noodles, heaped with vegetables (mostly bean sprouts and a little bit cabbage), and topped with minced garlic and thickly sliced pork.
SightseeingWatching Fireflies in Tokyo ホタル 蛍
Have you seen fireflies?An event for watching fireflies is being held in an observation room at Adachi Park of Living Things 足立生物園 in the daytime.
FoodKATSUDON: Pork Cutlet Bowl カツ丼 of KATSUYA かつや
TONKATU トンカツ is deep-fried breaded pork cutlet. KATSUDON is cooked TONKATSU with beaten egg on rice.
FoodGrilled Organ Meat / Chicken on a Skewer and Oden (Japanese Boiled Cuisine) of an Izalaya Bar KABURAYA かぶら屋 in Tokyo やきとん おでん 串揚げ
Izakaya bar nameKABURAYA かぶら屋SpecialtyThey specializes in grilled pork organ meat, and Oden which is Japanese traditional boiled cuisine. These foods are tasty but I highly recommend another item. That is ...
FoodJapanese people like not only seeing cherry blossoms but also eating. さくら 桜 サクラSakura
In Japan, we eat salted cherry blossoms and use them as decorations for food and drinks.
FoodThe Best Tuna Sashimi Restaurant in Tokyo まぐろ商店, 新宿, 鮪刺身
Enjoy watching a tuna cutting performance and eating fresh tuna!
SightseeingJapan Alps Kamikochi 上高地 in Nagano 長野
The best hiking place in Japan is Kamikochi. Information is coming soon...
FoodAmazingly Reasonable Italian Restaurant SAIZERIYA in Japan サイゼリヤ
It is an Italian restaurant chain. Most of the foods cost from 199 to 599 yen. Their foods are reasonable and taste very good. All of the restaurants are No smoking.
FoodMother's cooking is the best for any people. My favorite restaurant is NAGOMI DINING in Kochi Japan. 和ダイニング 高知
When I go back to my parent's home, of course I enjoy my mother's cooking and I really like it.But my mother sometimes purchases food from a mother's cooking shop because their food is delicious, healthy and tasty.
FoodStanding Izakaya Bar NEW KAYABA in Tokyo 立ち飲み 居酒屋 ニューカヤバ
This place is an amusument style bar for adults. You can grill chicken on a skewer yourself.
NewsSwallows Come Every Year in Japan
Swallows are migratory birds.They travel between Japan and Asian countries / Australia.
SightseeingField Trip to Kirin Beer Brewery in Yokohama City Kanagawa Prefecture (next to Tokyo) キリンビール横浜工場見学
However, I have ever been to a variety of food and drink factories in Japan and some countries, Kirin Beer Brewery in Yokohama is one of the most gorgeous and golden factories!
FoodA Japanese Brand of Chicken Called HYUGADORI 日向鶏
This is free-range chicken produced in Miyazaki 宮崎, Japan. It is more tender and much more delicious than typical broiler chicken.This is a from takeout shop located in Tokyo, and they offer many types of food prepared with this chicken.When you are trave...
FoodWhere to eat Matcha Sweets in Tokyo
I will introduce some matcha cafes.
FoodThe Thickest Ramen Noodles at a Ramen Shop JONNY-NO-MISO ジョニーの味噌 in Tokyo
Specialty: Here is a ramen shop. Their specialty is miso flavor broth and very thick and chewy noodles. I think that the ramen noodles are one of the thickest in Japan. You should try this very unique ramen.
NewsAn Eyeglasses Chain JINS in Japan sells prescription eyeglasses at the minimum price of 5000 yen. (US$46)
Have you ever bought prescription eyeglasses?How many prescription eyeglasses can you buy inexpensively in your country?
FoodSeasonal Matcha Donuts and Free Refills Coffee at Mister Donut in Japan ミスタードーナツ 衹園辻利 宇治抹茶
A donuts shop chain Mister Donut seasonally sells matcha donuts. Their donuts are made with really high quality matcha of a traditional tea brand Gion Tsujiri 衹園辻利 in Kyoto 京都. You will get real, bitter and rich matcha flavor.
FoodGrilled Organ Meat on a Skewer of a Restaurant KUSHIYA-YOKOCHO in Tokyo 串屋横丁 もつ焼きセンター
A bar restaurant chain in Japan specializes in a variety of organ meats of mainly pork which is very cheap and chewy.But they use fresh and tasty ones. They also offer a few kinds of chicken and beef.
SightseeingDay-3 Kurobe Dam 黒部ダム: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳
Raichozawa Hyutte 雷鳥沢ヒュッテ (Lodge) → Murodo 室堂 → Daikanbo 大観峰 → Kurobedaira 黒部平 → Kurobeko (Lake Kurobe) 黒部湖 → Kurobe Dam 黒部ダム → Ogizawa 扇沢 → Shinjuku 新宿 of Tokyo
SightseeingDay-2 Climbing Down: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳
Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 → 10th Chain Point Kani-no-yokobai カニのよこばい → Mt. Maetsurugi 前剱 → Kenzanso 剣山荘 (Lodge) → Raichozawa Hyutte 雷鳥沢ヒュッテ (Lodge)
SightseeingDay-2 Climbing Up: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳
Kenzanso 剣山荘 (Lodge) → Mt. Maetsurugi 前剱 → 9th Chain Point: Kani-no-tatebai カニのたてばい → Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳
SightseeingDay-1 Into the Wild: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳
Let's go into the adventurous wilderness!
SightseeingDay-0 Preface: Trekking to Mt. Tsurugidake in the Northern Japan Alps 北アルプス 剱岳
Preface The trip to Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 is my best memory of mountain trekking in Japan. However, I have experienced more dangerous and longer routes than Mt. Tsurugidake 剱岳 such as some high mountains around Japan Alps.I will introduce you to the recom...
FoodUnadon (Eel Bowl) Restaurant UNATOTO うな丼 宇奈とと
Specialty UNATOTO 宇奈とと is a restaurant chain that specializes in Unadon うな丼. It is an eel bowl (Unagi bowl).In Japan, we call eel Unagi. Unagi is usually expensive, nutritious fish, and of rare value in Japan, but UNATOTO is the most reasonable restaurant...
FoodRecommended Mackerel Sushi 鯖寿司、さば
I will rank the different kinds of mackerel sushi you can inexpensively get in Japan. This mackerel is usually marinated in vinegar.
NewsHow to go to central Tokyo 東京 from Narita 成田 International Airport
It is about 60 km (37.3 miles) in direct distance between them. It is far and not convenient for international tourists to move.Which would you like between "Low cost" and "Fast speed"?I will introduce low cost bus.
SightseeingHARAJUKU OWL'S FOREST: It is a room of owls in Harajuku Tokyo 原宿乃フクロウの森
This place specializes in owls. There are several types and sizes of owls, and you can softly touch them.
SightseeingMameshiba Dog Cafe in Harajuku Tokyo 原宿乃豆柴カフェ
Shibainu 柴犬 is traditional Japanese dog. (It is also called Shibaken)Mameshiba 豆柴 is smaller type of Shibainu.
SightseeingThe Largest Cat Cafe "Calico" in Shinjuku Tokyo 猫カフェ きゃりこ 新宿
More than 50 cats live here. However, you can't meet all of them once because of the rotation system. However, you can meet many cats and you won't get bored with all the different types of cats roaming around.
SightseeingDance All Night Long! - Night Clubs in Tokyo
When I was young I used to go to night clubs in Tokyo.
SightseeingFace-in-the-hole photo boards at Sightseeing Places in Japan 顔ハメ看板
You will see many boards during trip in Japan. One of those boards where you stick your face in a hole to take a funny photo with your face on a character's body. Most everyone in Japan is familiar with this type of board at sightseeing places. Usually ...
FoodTomato Ramen of a Ramen Shop TAIYONO-TOMATOMEN 太陽のトマト麺
I usually eat typical Japanese ramen such as shoyu (soy sauce), miso, shio (salt), and tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, but sometimes I have a craving for something else like tomato ramen.
CultureWhat has surprised you about Japan so far?
I often ask foreign tourists what has surprised them about Japan during their travels here.
SightseeingTateyama Kurobe Snow Corridor (Wall) 立山黒部 雪の大谷
Snow Corridor (Wall) Festival is held from April 15 to June 22, 2019 in Toyama 富山 Prefecture.It is located in the Northern Japan Alps.