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Traveling from Tokyo to Nagoya by Shinkansen is a fast, scenic, and stress-free experience. With sleek bullet trains gliding across central Japan, this route is a favorite among travelers eager to explore Nagoya’s cultural heritage, culinary scene, or continue westward to Kyoto and Osaka. In this guide, you’ll learn the key differences between Shinkansen train types, how to choose your…
In the heart of Tokyo’s busy Roppongi district, “Karaage-Senmon Roppongi Kimisei” has become a staple for hungry business workers. Renowned for its senmon (specialty) in karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), the restaurant attracts a crowd daily, offering both dine-in and take-out bentō (boxed meal) options. “Assorted Fried Chicken Set Meal”: a trio of popular flavors The “Assorted Fried Chicken Set Meal”…
Crispy, juicy, and deeply satisfying, the breaded deep-fried cutlet known as katsu is a cornerstone of Japan’s yōshoku (Western-influenced Japanese cuisine). The simple but perfected process involves coating a primary ingredient—typically meat, but also fish or vegetables—in a layer of flour, egg, and breadcrumbs before frying it to a perfect golden brown. Though its origins lie in the West, the…