Food and Drink November 4, 2016 10:39 am

Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best


Food and Drink November 4, 2016 10:39 am

Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best


Top 5 Izakaya In Tokyo: Best of the Best

The top 5 izakaya In Tokyo are all special and therefore not ranked, any one could be number one! If you live in Tokyo or plan on visiting, these spots are essential. They are very popular with locals. Be prepared to wait outside a little while, but that is why you bring good company along....

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The top 5 izakaya In Tokyo are all special and therefore not ranked, any one could be number one! If you live in Tokyo or plan on visiting, these spots are essential. They are very popular with locals. Be prepared to wait outside a little while, but that is why you bring good company along....

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Food and Drink October 29, 2016 9:21 am

Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki


Food and Drink October 29, 2016 9:21 am

Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki


Heavy Hitters: Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki

Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are Japan’s favorite street food. They both are heavy, naughty, and delicious. Once upon a time this type of food was only a Kansai regional offering, but nowadays you can find them everywhere. Takoyaki makers are common in home kitchens throughout all of Japan. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) The literal translation is “octopus fried”....

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Takoyaki and Okonomiyaki are Japan’s favorite street food. They both are heavy, naughty, and delicious. Once upon a time this type of food was only a Kansai regional offering, but nowadays you can find them everywhere. Takoyaki makers are common in home kitchens throughout all of Japan. Takoyaki (たこ焼き) The literal translation is “octopus fried”....

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Food and Drink August 3, 2015 1:23 pm

Top 5 Restaurant Chains in Tokyo


Food and Drink August 3, 2015 1:23 pm

Top 5 Restaurant Chains in Tokyo


Top 5 Restaurant Chains in Tokyo

Tokyo is filled with excellent food options and amazingly some standouts are chain restaurants. Here is our Top Five Restaurant Chains in Tokyo, which factors in price, quality of food, and overall experience. 5. Wara-Wara (笑笑 田町芝浦店) Wara-Wara is located all over Tokyo and it’s a perfect spot for groups to get a drink-on without...

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Tokyo is filled with excellent food options and amazingly some standouts are chain restaurants. Here is our Top Five Restaurant Chains in Tokyo, which factors in price, quality of food, and overall experience. 5. Wara-Wara (笑笑 田町芝浦店) Wara-Wara is located all over Tokyo and it’s a perfect spot for groups to get a drink-on without...

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Food and Drink June 13, 2015 11:12 am

Yakitori Chicken Skewers: Japan’s Love


Food and Drink June 13, 2015 11:12 am

Yakitori Chicken Skewers: Japan’s Love


Yakitori Chicken Skewers: Japan's Love

Yakitori is one of Japan’s favorite foods and in a country known for its culinary prowess that speaks volumes. There is nothing complicated about yakitori, it’s essentially chicken parts on sticks that are dipped in a sauce and grilled over charcoal. Like many things in Japan, the simplicity can be deceiving. When done well, yakitori...

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Yakitori is one of Japan’s favorite foods and in a country known for its culinary prowess that speaks volumes. There is nothing complicated about yakitori, it’s essentially chicken parts on sticks that are dipped in a sauce and grilled over charcoal. Like many things in Japan, the simplicity can be deceiving. When done well, yakitori...

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Contemporary Art April 14, 2015 8:28 pm

Roppongi Tokyo Things To Do and Not Do


Contemporary Art April 14, 2015 8:28 pm

Roppongi Tokyo Things To Do and Not Do


Roppongi Tokyo Things To Do and Not Do

Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...

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Roppongi likely has the highest concentration of foreigners in Tokyo. That presents some positives and quite a few negatives. Most people in Tokyo are not fond of Roppongi and they tend to avoid it, especially for nightlife activity. In fact, if you want to see a bunch of foreigners acting like douchebags, then Roppongi on...

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