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Navigating Japan’s public transportation system can feel like a daunting task, especially for first-time visitors. However, Japan’s extensive and efficient rail and bus networks are made much easier to use with a Suica card, one of the most popular prepaid IC cards for travel. If you already have a Suica and are ready to learn how to use it effectively…
Ochazuke has long been loved in Japan as somewhat of a fast food. It’s a simple and easy dish made by pouring tea or dashi broth over a bowl of white rice. However, a visit to “Ochazuke Onigiri Yamamotoyama” located in the EATo LUMINE complex inside JR Shinjuku Station is bound to change your image of the simple dish. While…
Abura soba is a brothless type of ramen in which the noodles are mixed with a rich, savory sauce instead of soup. Each restaurant uses its own signature tare (sauce), resulting in a deeply flavorful and satisfying bowl that still delivers all the indulgence of ramen—without the broth. Thanks to its unique style, abura soba has long been popular among…