Japan, brimming with culinary culture, is essentially a treasure trove of food. Many visitors from overseas specifically make eating their way through Japan a primary goal of their travels. There are many unique and original restaurants throughout the country, and one such place is the ramen shop “Nikujirumen Susumu” in Akihabara. “肉汁麺レベル３,” Nikujirumen Level 3 1,180 JPY (tax included) The…

In Akihabara, a hub for Japanese subculture like idols, anime, and games, you’ll find unique eateries among the area’s many shops for enthusiasts. One such restaurant is “Soup Curry Kamui Akiba Shinkamui” (hereafter referred to as “Shinkamui”), a specialty shop focusing on soup curry. Soup curry originated in Hokkaido and is known for its large ingredients and a thin, flavorful…

Tonkatsu is one of the popular dishes among foreign visitors to Japan. It’s a simple dish where pork is coated with breadcrumbs, but the taste can really vary from one restaurant to another. Located about a 10-minute walk from Akihabara Station, “Tonkatsu Aoki Asakusabashi” (hereinafter referred to as “Tonkatsu Aoki”) is a restaurant where you can enjoy exceptional tonkatsu. Their…

Located in Tokyo’s Akihabara district, “Roast Beef Ohno Akihabara” (hereinafter referred to as “Roast Beef Ohno”) is a popular restaurant bustling with customers every day. Their “Kuroge Wagyu Roast Beef Don Set,” which uses high quality Kuroge wagyu, is especially popular. Long lines of people waiting to try it form even before the store opens. “黒毛和牛のローストビーフ丼定食（M）,” Kuroge Wagyu Roast Beef…

Akihabara is globally renowned as a haven for Japanese subcultures, but it’s also an area that is home to various genres of restaurants. Akihabara Caligari is a curry restaurant that attracts a constant stream of customers within Akihabara. “アキバ盛りカレー１,” Akiba Mori Curry 1, lunch: 1,200 JPY (tax included) / dinner: 1,460 JPY (tax included) The must-try menu at popular curry…

Japanese cutlet dishes, known as “katsu,” are widely recognized today even overseas. As of 2023, among international visitors to Japan, there is a growing popularity for gyūkatsu, or Japanese beef cutlet. Located in Akihabara, “Gyūkatsu Ichinisan (hereinafter, Ichinisan)” is a popular restaurant with lines forming even before opening. It’s not uncommon to see the line waiting to get in composed…

Known as Tokyo’s Electric Town, 秋葉原 Akihabara has evolved from its post-war electronics market roots into a bustling hub for anime, manga, and gaming culture. With its neon lights, colorful streets, and lively atmosphere, Akihabara offers a unique and vibrant experience for visitors, showcasing the perfect blend of technology and Japanese pop culture. Access Akihabara is easily accessible via the…