From monjayaki and Edomae sushi to yakitori alleys and matcha sweets — 20 essential Tokyo foods, where to find them, and how much to pay. A complete guide for first-time visitors.

From takoyaki and kushikatsu to Osaka sushi and soufflé cheesecake — discover the 20 essential dishes every visitor should eat in Osaka, with prices and area tips.

Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four main islands. Yet it punches far above its weight when it comes to food. The island spans four prefectures: Kagawa, Kochi, Ehime, and Tokushima. It sits at the ...

The complete Chiba food guide. Discover namero, sangayaki, Takeoka ramen, hana sushi and the coastal fisherman's cuisine of the Boso Peninsula — one of Japan's most distinctive regional food cultures.

The complete Tochigi food guide. Discover Utsunomiya gyoza, Nikko yuba, shimotsukare, Tochiotome strawberries and the mountain and temple food traditions of Japan's Strawberry Kingdom.

The complete Saitama food guide. Discover miso potato, Fukaya negi, Kawagoe sweet potato cuisine, iga manjyu and the wheat and vegetable food culture of Japan's most underrated inland prefecture.

Chugoku occupies the westernmost tip of Honshu. It spans five prefectures: Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi, Tottori, and Shimane. The region sits between two seas. The Seto Inland Sea lies to the south.

There is a small sushi counter in the basement of a Ginza department store where an elderly itamae has been slicing fish for ...

Tatebayashi udon is one of Gunma's Big Three regional noodle styles, built on century-old wheat and clean mountain spring water. Learn its history, flavor, and the best spots to try it.

The complete Kanagawa food guide. Discover must-try dishes from Yokohama, Kamakura and Yokosuka — iekei ramen, shirasu-don, Yokosuka navy curry and the port city cuisine that shaped modern Japanese ...

Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s four main islands, is one of the country’s most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Kyushu spans seven prefectures — Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita ...