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Japan’s summer is celebrated through many traditional sights and flavors—but none quite embody the season like kakigōri (shaved ice). Thinly-scraped ice topped with vibrant syrups captures the essence of cool refreshment in one bowl. Kakigori in the making at Himitsudō Made by finely shaving ice and topping it with colorful syrups, kakigori is the quintessential summer sweet that brings a…
Just a short walk from Roppongi Station, you’ll find a restaurant offering a paradise for lovers of sea urchin, or uni, as it’s known in Japanese. At the aptly named “UNIHOLIC,” diners can enjoy a delightful time savoring sea urchin sashimi and various original sea urchin dishes, indulging in uni to their heart’s content. This luxurious uni and salmon roe…
Hokkaidō, one of Japan’s coldest regions, has long embraced hearty, warming bowls of ramen. Among its most famous ramen hubs is Asahikawa, a city known for its fierce competition in the ramen scene. One standout shop that traces its roots to Asahikawa is “Asahikawa Miso Ramen Bankara” (referred to hereafter as “Bankara”). For the purposes of this article, we will…