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In Tokyo’s Chūō-ku (Chuo Ward), Tsukishima Monja Street stretches for approximately 500 meters, lined with over 50 restaurants dedicated to monjayaki, a popular dish featuring a pan-fried batter mixed with ingredients like cabbage, meat and seafood. From classic flavors beloved for generations to creative, modern variations, you can discover a diverse range of monjayaki experiences on this street. Tamatoya: a…
If you’re traveling through Japan, especially on a longer trip or with a light suitcase, finding a reliable way to do laundry quickly becomes essential. While many hotels offer laundry services, they’re often expensive. Fortunately, Japan’s laundromats—known as koin randorī (coin laundry) or randorī supēsu (laundry space)—are ubiquitous, clean, and surprisingly high-tech. The machines may look intimidating at first, particularly…
Have you ever embarked on a culinary adventure that completely changed your perception of a certain food? Welcome to Japan, where the humble freshwater eel, or unagi, promises to deliver just that – a gastronomic experience that leaves you craving for more. Unagi (written in Japanese as 鰻 or うなぎ and sometimes ウナギ) holds a celebrated spot in the world…