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Located just nearby Ueno Station is “Kinojiya.” Kinojiya is a restaurant where you can enjoy jūwari soba, which is soba made with 100% buckwheat flour noodles. During lunchtime, the popular restaurant is consistently crowded, and for good reason. At Kinojiya, you can enjoy authentic juwari soba for a reasonable price. The restaurant offers a variety of creative items on their…
Diving into the seemingly ordinary aspects of a culture often unveils extraordinary insights. This is especially true when it comes to exploring Japanese dining culture, where one encounters the concept of 定食 teishoku, the traditional set meal. Teishoku is emblematic of the Japanese eating experience. By understanding its structure and components, we gain an authentic glimpse into the concepts of…
Just south of Tokyo, Kamakura and Enoshima make for an easy and rewarding day trip—often paired together thanks to their close proximity and the scenic Enoden railway that links them. But while they share a train line, the two destinations offer very different experiences. Kamakura is rooted in history, known for its grand temples, samurai heritage, and serene shrines. Enoshima,…