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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 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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

A Totoro-shaped cream puff on a white plate.

Eight Japanese Breads to Try in Tokyo

Learn about 8 must-try classic Japanese breads from melon pan to curry bread to try in Tokyo.

Marion P.

Aug 31, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

A bento box filled with unagi, grilled eel with a sweet tare sauce.

Surviving Japanese Summer: Three Refreshing Seasonal Dishes

Discover three of the top dishes to keep you cool during Japan's sizzling summer.

Food Tours Tokyo Team

Aug 21, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

A pressed-sushi ekiben from Nara, Japan.

What Are Ekiben? Why Japan's Station Bento Box is Travel's Best-Kept Secret

Discover the world of Japanese ekiben and learn why these elevated bento boxes have become staples of high-speed train travel.

Marion P.

Aug 6, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025