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If you’re visiting Japan or planning a trip soon, trying different types of sushi is probably on your list. While most people are familiar with nigiri or maki (sushi rolls), there’s another traditional style worth discovering—oshizushi. This pressed sushi has been around for centuries and is often made using a rectangular mold, traditionally made of wood, which shapes layers of…
There is a place in Japan where steaming volcanoes rise beside quiet cedar forests, where castles tell stories of samurai bravery, and where every corner feels like it holds a secret waiting to be uncovered. This is Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan’s main islands, a region often overlooked but rich with rewards for those who seek something beyond the usual…
“Kaisendon Marukita 2nd Branch” (hereafter referred to as “Kaisendon Marukita”) is a restaurant specializing in seafood bowls, as its name suggests (kaisendon meaning “seafood rice bowl” in Japanese). However, their grilled dishes and sashimi are just as popular, especially among international visitors! Located in Tokyo’s lively Tsukiji Outer Market, the shop offers a casual and energetic setting where you can…