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Some journeys are more than just trips; they’re invitations to experience a region’s soul, and that’s exactly what it feels like to glide through Kyushu on the Shinkansen — Japan’s famous bullet train. An amazing thing about Shinkansen is that with each station, the landscape shifts. If you’re a foreign traveler craving to explore Kyushu by train, this rail adventure…
Shibuya, with its globally famous Scramble Crossing in front of the station, is one of Tokyo’s premier entertainment districts. Photo of Scramble Crossing in Shibuya Although strongly associated with fashion and youth culture, Shibuya’s charm extends beyond that. It’s an area teeming with a variety of eateries including restaurants, cafes, and bars. From quintessentially Japanese ramen to exquisite wagyū beef…
Yōshoku (Western-inspired Japanese cuisine) has evolved to a status where it can now be considered its own distinct genre of Japanese food. Asakusa is lined with famous yoshoku restaurants, and “Restaurant Omiya Asakusa,” which has been in business for over 40 years, is one of them. While every dish could be considered a signature menu item, the “Hamburger Steak Demi-Glace…