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Spring in Japan is a time of renewal, marked by the breathtaking bloom of cherry blossoms. As the country awakens from winter, delicate pink petals blanket parks, riversides, and temples, creating a mesmerizing landscape that lasts only for a fleeting moment. This season is cherished not just for its beauty but for its cultural significance, symbolizing impermanence and the appreciation…
Skewered dishes, known as kushiyaki, became popular in post-war Shibuya. As the name suggests, “kushiyaki” refers to dishes where vegetables, meat, and fish are skewered (“kushi” means skewer) and grilled. Yakitori, grilled chicken skewers, are one such type of kushiyaki. These skewers, which supported the development of the city through food, can definitely be considered a Shibuya soul food. Reflecting…
Japanese cuisine, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, embodies Japan’s traditional food culture. Nestled in Roppongi Hills, “Kokappou Ohashi Roppongi” is a renowned Japanese restaurant. Here, they serve fluffy rice cooked in a broad-brimmed hagama pot alongside seasonal fish and meat dishes. “大沼牛と車麩のすき焼き鍋御膳,” Sukiyaki (Beef and Wheat gluten cake) and Rice Set 1,990 JPY (tax included) Kokappou Ohashi’s…