Azuma Udon, Osaka’s Oldest Udon Restaurant
Osaka has a strong reputation as a gourmet paradise in Japan, but outside of things like takoyaki, few people really
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Traditional Foods
Koshu, Local Shiga Food near Ishiyama-dera
Near Ishiyama-dera Temple are many restaurants, but one of the more unique restaurants, and our personal recommendation, is Koshu. Running
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Tsuen Tea, the World’s Oldest Teashop in Uji
The small city of Uji, ust south of Kyoto, has a pretty big reputation despite its small size. Uji is
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Imamiya Shrine and Aburi Mochi, A Kyoto Favorite
While many people visit Daitoku-ji, one of the biggest temples in Kyoto, not so many people know there is a
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Akashiyaki, the Predecessor of Takoyaki
Everybody seems to agree: Osaka is the place for takoyaki. Sources indicate that the origin of this very popular snack
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Hirotaya, Traditional Japanese Food at Sumiyoshi
Sumiyoshi Taisha is the biggest and most important shrine in Osaka. You’d think such a big tourist attraction would have
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Yoshino Sushi, Experts in Osaka-style Sushi
Sushi is hands-down the most recognizable Japanese dish in the world. For many visitors of Japan, experience authentic Japanese sushi
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