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A beloved dish in Japan, yakitori, or skewered grilled chicken, is enjoyed by adults and children alike. Available at many taverns as well as specialty shops, it attracts a large number of customers. Neslted in the busy Shinjuku neighborhood of Tokyo, “Shinjuku Imaiya Honten” serves yakitori using Hinai chicken from Akita Prefecture. This free-range brand chicken is known for its…
Located in the popular Ginza neighborhood of Tokyo, “Kagoshima Karen Ginza-ten” (hereafter referred to as “Kagoshima Karen”) offers exceptional service for international guests. Managed by the Kagoshima Federation of Economic and Agricultural Cooperatives, the restaurant is renowned for its dedication to showcasing the finest products Kagoshima Prefecture has to offer, and most notably the prized Kagoshima Kuroushi brand of wagyū…
A tradition that has endured for centuries is unfolding right before your eyes — and there’s a quiet, profound sense of awe in that moment. The moment the rikishi (sumo wreslter) step into the dohyō (sumo ring)—barefoot, powerful, wrapped in ceremonial belts—time slows down. You’re witnessing a piece of Japan’s soul. That makes sumo wrestling in Tokyo a window into…