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“Habutaedango Honten” (referred to hereafter as “Habutae Dango”), a historic teahouse founded in 1819, has its main shop in Tokyo’s Nippori neighborhood. For over 200 years, it has been beloved by locals and visitors alike. With such a long history dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868), the shop has appeared in the works of many Japanese literary giants, including…
Sushi, celebrated worldwide as a hallmark of Japanese cuisine, is more than a meal—it’s a cultural experience in its own right. The exquisite harmony of vinegared rice and fresh seafood reflects craft honed over centuries and a distinctly Japanese sense of aesthetics. For travelers considering a trip to Japan, tasting authentic sushi offers a rare chance to feel the depth…
Situated in the bustling Shibuya district of Tokyo, “Nihonrettōsakaba KAMIGOTO” serves up specialties from Kamigotō, a town in the northern part of the Gotō Islands in Nagasaki Prefecture. The restaurant prides itself on a variety of dishes using fresh seafood and local delicacies, directly sourced from Kamigotō. The nihonrettō in their name means “Japanese archipelago.” As for sakaba, it literally…