Tokyo Moved – [Tsukiji Market] Bonito sashimi at Yonehana (築地 米花)
Spring holidays has been end, so I went to Tsukiji after only a few weeks absence and I found there wasn't crowded at a...
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GIFU (Shirakawago, Takayama) Hida Takayama: Komo Dofu and Hoba miso at Kajibashi Shokudo (かじ橋食堂)
Start your day in Takayama with a cozy breakfast at Kajibashi Shokudou (かじ橋食堂). Enjoy local dishes like Komo Dofu and Hooba Miso in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Discover this hidden gem!
GIFU (Shirakawago, Takayama) Hida Takayama: Delicious Hida Beef Hamburgers at Center 4 Hamburgers (センター4ハンバーガーズ)
Discover the must-visit Center 4 Hamburgers (センターフォーハンバーガーズ) in Takayama, famous for its unique Hida beef hamburgers. Enjoy a cozy, intimate atmosphere with delicious burgers and crispy onion rings.
Tokyo Tokyo: Legendary Winter Hotpot at Toyotaya (豊田屋) in Hirai
Toyotaya (豊田屋) in Hirai is a popular izakaya known for its incredible seafood and legendary winter hotpot. With dishes like soft roe, monkfish, and oysters, it's no wonder reservations are hard to get. Find out what makes this spot so special!
Tokyo Moved – [Tsukiji Market] Bonito sashimi and cod soup at Yonehana (米花)
I got to Tsukijishijo station before 7 a.m., and went to Yonehana (米花). There were two people waiting. Well, it's the e...
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Kanazawa : Cozy café vibes at Higashide Coffee (東出珈琲店)
Escape the cold at Higashide Coffee (東出珈琲店) near Omicho Market. Enjoy their famous smooth pudding, café au lait, and cozy ambiance. A perfect spot to unwind in Kanazawa!
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Kanazawa: Mori Mori Sushi Omicho (もりもり寿し近江町店) – Affordable Sushi with Local Delights
Discover Mori Mori Sushi Omicho (もりもり寿し近江町店) in Kanazawa's bustling Omicho Market. Enjoy affordable, fresh sushi like chu-toro, sweet Amaebi shrimp, and unique local specialties in this must-visit sushi-go-round restaurant.
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Kanazawa: Exquisite Sushi Experience at Michellin-starred Otomesushi (乙女寿司)
Indulge in a delightful sushi course at a top Kanazawa sushi restaurant. From sweet amaebi to rich toro and delicate nodoguro, this sushi meal is a true culinary adventure.
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Kanazawa: Exquisite Seasonal Lunch at Oryori Kifune (貴船) in Kazue Chaya District
Enjoy an unforgettable kaiseki lunch at Oryori Kifune (貴船) in Kanazawa’s tranquil Kazue Chaya District. With limited reservations, this exclusive dining experience features seasonal delicacies like Noto globefish, soft roe gratin, and oyster rice. Discover the refined flavors of Hokuriku cuisine.
Tokyo Closed – [Tokyo] Denmark The Royal Cafe Terrace (デンマーク・ザ・ロイヤルカフェテラス) in Kyobashi
Finally I had coffee at Denmark The Royal Cafe Terrace (デンマーク・ザ・ロイヤルカフェテラス) where I had wanted to go for a long time. ...
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) [Kanazawa] Sabo Soshin (茶房 素心) in Higashi Chaya district
Though it was cold rainy day, Higashi Chaya District had good atmosphere. There were few people there because of the we...
Chiba [Makuhari] Indian curry lunch at Dewan (デュワン)
There's Dewan's branch in Ichihara that is my hometown and it is rather popular restaurant in Ichihara district, but th...
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Closed – [Kanazawa] Hotel Econo Kanazawa Katamachi (ホテルエコノ金沢片町)
We stayed near Korinbo in Kanazawa. We had trouble in reserving our room in Kanazawa because recently Kanazawa have lot...
Tokyo Closed – [Tsukiji market] Winter-limited boiled monk fish at Katou (和食かとう)
March will be end soon, and the season of monk fish will be end, too. So, I ate boiled monk fish as breakfast at Katou ...
ISHIKAWA (Kanazawa etc) Kanazawa: Local Delicacies at Ozeki (大衆割烹 大関) – Oden, Crab & More
Enjoy Kanazawa’s local specialties at Ozeki (大衆割烹 大関), a beloved izakaya near Korinbo. Savor flavorful oden, fresh snow crab, and grilled nodoguro in an authentic atmosphere. Reservations recommended!