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Find out more about how diverse Japan's cuisine really is. From ramen, sushi and tonkatsu to convenience store snacks and fast food - you can read more about it here!

A bowl of vegetable and chicken curry from 202 Curry Dou.

202 Curry Dou: The Best Soup Curry in Shimokitazawa

Find the best soup curry in Shimokitazawa at 202 Curry Dou. A shop famous for it's rich curries with char grilled toppings.

H. Fern

4 days ago

Where to Eat the Best Shabu Shabu in Tokyo: Two Amazing Local Spots

Our review of the best shabu shabu in Tokyo at two standout local spots in Nakameguro and Roppongi.

Makayla M.

Oct 22

A lunch set with mixed sashimi, miso soup, pickles, and veggies.

Four Must-Try Lunch Sets in Tokyo

On the hunt for a great lunch in Tokyo? Discover three of the best Tokyo lunch sets where you can eat like the locals do.

Makayla M.

Oct 14

A warabi mochi plate in Shibuya from Kyoto Saryo Suisen

Vegan Wagashi in Shibuya: Best Traditional Sweets

Find vegan wagashi in Shibuya—from ohagi at Tokachi Sazae (Shibuya Station) to warm warabimochi at Kyoto Saryo Suisen in Shibuya Parco.

Makayla M.

Oct 9

Best Breakfast in Tokyo: 3 Hidden Gems Worth Waking Up For

Tokyo is a city that truly comes alive at night, which makes finding a great breakfast spot more of a challenge than you would expect....

Makayla M.

Oct 3

A selection of vegan fruit tarts on a white plate at SO TARTE in Omotesando

Tokyo's Best Vegan Desserts: Two Must-Visit Yōgashi Shops

Tokyo's best vegan desserts at two incredible spots - from artisanal gelato to elegant fruit tarts.

Makayla M.

Sep 27

Pudding Lab Ginza: A Twist On A Favorite Japanese Sweet Treat

Discover Pudding Lab Ginza, a hidden gem for premium Japanese pudding in Tokyo’s Ginza district.

Makayla M.

Sep 22

Two parfaits from Kannonyama Fruit Parlor Ginza

Three Unique Tokyo Parfait Shops For Sweets Lovers

Discover three hidden Tokyo parfait shop gems where artistry, seasonal flavors, and dreamy desserts meet.

Makayla M.

Sep 18

Gotokuji: Tokyo's Hidden Gem for Cat Lovers

Eat your way through Gotokuji - Tokyo's quiet neighborhood famous for the manekineko, lucky cat.

Marion P.

Sep 12

Two lattes from Allpress Espresso in Kiyosumi Shirakawa

Where to Eat in Kiyosumi Shirakawa: Best Restaurants & Cafés in Tokyo’s Coffee Town

This is your insider guide on where to eat in Kiyosumi Shirakawa—Tokyo’s charming, hidden coffee town.

Daisy Stone

Sep 8

Tokyo's Best Onigiri: Two Top Shops

Discover Tokyo's best onigiri at two of the city's top shops - Onigiri Bongo and Onigiri Asakusa Yadoroku.

Marion P.

Aug 28

A close-up image of the mont blanc from Cafe de Ginza Miyukikan.

Exploring Ginza's Retro Cafés: Two Local Spots

Explore Ginza's retro cafés: cozy kissaten with coffee, omurice, Mont Blanc, and more in Tokyo’s central shopping hub.

Daisy Stone

Aug 24

A melon shaped stack of pancakes on a white plate.

Japanese Summer Fruits: Three Must-Try Spots in Tokyo

Where to find the best seasonal summer fruit desserts in Tokyo like melon, mango, and white peach.

Marion P.

Aug 16

A sujiko (salmon egg) nigiri sushi at Nemuro Hanamaru.

Where to Find the Best Conveyor Belt Sushi in Tokyo

Everything you need to know about conveyor-belt sushi - where to go, what to order, honest reviews, and first-timer tips.

Marion P.

Aug 13

A display of fresh fruit at a Japanese Fruit Parlor in Tokyo.

Japanese Fruit Parlors: A Complete Guide to Tokyo’s Luxury Fruit Experience

Learn about Japanese fruit parlors - where premium, seasonal fruits are transformed into stunning desserts.

Marion P.

Jul 30

A finished okonomiyaki at Sakura-tei in Harajuku

Where to Eat Okonomiyaki in Tokyo: Sakura-tei Harajuku

Discover where to eat okonomiyaki in Tokyo with cooking tips and an in-depth restaurant review of Sakura-tei Harajuku, where you can make your own okonomiyaki.

Marion P.

Jul 21