DEN Rokuen-Tei in Shibuya is so nice!!
I would like to recommend DEN Rokuen-Tei in Shibuya. They have a beautiful terrace as well as great foods. They offer a variety of dishes with chicken and seafood. http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1303/A130301/13009926/(35 words)
ErinoO
Tokyo Shibuya
Sashimi, Sushi, grilled fish…
Soy sauce is prepared by the fermentation of soybeans. In Japan, we use it for a wide range of foods such as Sashimi, Sushi, grilled fish and Dashi-maki tamago (Japanese omelette).(31 words)
ErinoO
Sushi Soy sauce Sashimi (Raw fish)
breaking Waribashi so quietly
Waribashi （割り箸） are those wooden chopsticks that you need to break apart.Some people rub Waribashi together when they break them apart, but this is considered as a bad manner. Please use them without doing so. Also, in Japan, "Waru (break apart)" is considered as bad luck. So, when you break …(67 words)
ErinoO
Etiquette
The Real Sushi Experience, Don't Miss Out!
I always went to "kaiten sushi" because it was easy, you can calculate expense based on color and design of the plates and you could see what you are ordering as you take a plate off the conveyer belt. I still go to kaitenzushi when I want a scrumptious meal of sush (I want to eat a lot) or when I …(351 words)
Sushi
Sashimi (Raw fish)
Kaitenzushi (Conveyor belt sushi)
Japanese cuisine
Restaurant
Fast food
Food
Winter
No hangovers!
A known fact to people who live in Japan: a night of drinking sake will not leave you hungover. You'll no doubt be tired the next morning as you probably would only have gotten about 2 hours of sleep before needing to wake up and go to work, but no headache and no stomachache!Enjoy!(54 words)
The Landlord
Sake (Rice wine) Wine
Eggs Abound
You can guarantee that in Japan, they have exhausted the best ways to eat certain seafood at certain times of the year, and of course paired with other foods. Fall is the season that is likely most anticipated by the seafood-loving Japanese populace. Just as it is the time of major vegetable, a…(140 words)
KurtisW
Sushi
Just use your hands
I feel as though a lot of people who eat sushi treat it with a bit too much reverence. All though sushi is a misleadingly complex topic, both for the chef and the customer, in the modern day, it is just meant to be enjoyed rather than over-analyzed.If you have reservations or concerns that sush…(325 words)
KurtisW
Sushi Soy sauce Fast food
Tokyo, Shibuya, Kyoto, Osaka..Everywhere in Japan! Kaiten sushi is cheap and reasonable!
100-yen Kaiten sushi place's Major chain stores -popular ”Kappa zushi" and "Sushiro". Low prices are the selling point of these stores, but they taste very good too. Personally Sushiro is my favorite. Their IT ordering system (tablet with user-friendly menu with real pictures) is fun and quick! T…(139 words)
EmiOnishi
Sushi Kaitenzushi (Conveyor belt sushi)
Shabu Shabu is totally delicious..have to try it once you are in Japan
There are mainly sliced beef and pork in the the super market, they are used for cooking Shabu Shabu or Yakiniku. If you are kind of adventurous for the teste.. then you will definitely enjoy the soft texture and juicy taste of sliced meet when they are cooked in the boiling broth and dip in the de…(115 words)
JennyS
Shabu shabu Beef Grilled meat barbeque Sukiyaki Winter
Ba-sashi
I think many have heard of "sashi-mi", or fine cuts of raw fish to be eaten straight, but the Japanese tend to eat other meats raw as well. Even chicken and beef will occasionally be eaten raw in very small quantities.One thing that was a kind of double surprise for me when I first came to Japa…(121 words)
KurtisW
Soy sauce Sashimi (Raw fish) Beef
Sushi is for fingers too
It's perfectly fine to use your fingers to eat sushi (actually it's the preferred way). Always remember...that if you dip your sushi in soy sauce...it's the fish and only the fish (never ever the rice...not even a drop)...and it's always the fish that touches your tongue first :)(51 words)
Erick
Sushi Soy sauce
Conveyor Belt Sushi would tend to be less fresh
Logically speaking, given the fact that sushi will stay on the conveyor belt until it is partaken to be consumed, it can be slightly less fresh as if it hasn't been covered, it has been exposed to the air.In conveyor belt style restaurants, you can normally always ask the sushi chefs for specia…(63 words)
Steve
Sushi Kaitenzushi (Conveyor belt sushi)
Wasabi
First, the correct way to pronounce wasabi is by putting the strongest emphasis on the "wa" and not the "sa" - WA-sa-bi, not wa-SAH-bi.Wasabi is often referred to as Japanese horseradish. It is actually of a family of plants that includes, not only horseradish, but cabbage and mustard. Its fl…(208 words)
mikekato
Horse radish Restaurant Sushi Soy sauce
Shochu and Awamori
Shochu - which is typically distilled from either rice, sweet potatoes, brown sugar or barley.Awamori - distilled from Thai rice, from Okinawa.(23 words)
Steve
Sake (Rice wine) Shochu Okinawa Sugar Awamori
Travel north in winter, travel south in summer for sushi
My experience of sushi and if you get to travel around, as I used to a lot, was Hokkaido, Aomori, the fish is amazing in winter. Similarly, Fukuoka, and Shikoku some pretty fine sushi can be had during the summer.(40 words)
Steve
Sushi Hokkaido Shikoku Fukuoka Aomori Summer Winter
Japanese craft beers: Swan Lake, Aqula and Outsider
Swan Lake, based in Niigata has a range of genuinely good beers, which have won awards. The brewery is well worth a visit and there is a bar called Bar Pub Edo, the Yaesu side of Tokyo station devoted to Swan Lake.Aqula from Akita; I have never had a bad beer from there.A particular favouri…(99 words)
Steve
Tokyo Beer Niigata Lake Akita Yamanashi
Get your caffeine fix in Japan
Get your caffeine fix in JapanCoffee - the sort that is ready to drink - is available all over Japan. If you're a Starbucks fan you'll find shops in most major cities and even a few drive-throughs along the roads.Then there's Tully's and even a branch or so of Seattle's Best. Doutor is a lo…(232 words)
Joe Peters
Convenience store Drink Tea Coffee Mountain
Water, Water, and many drops to drink
Omizu (mizu if you're not using the honorific "O") is the Japanese word for water. If you're visiting Japan you can be assured that the water from taps is safe to drink wherever you're visiting. However, if you really insist on paying 100 to 200 yen for a bottle of water you'll find plenty of brand…(279 words)
Joe Peters
Drink Convenience store Tera (Temple) Jinjya (Shrine) Onsen Saitama Summer
Water, water everywhere
Due to rainy seasons akin to visits by monsoons, typhoons and a goodly amount of snow, which remains in place until spring and then replenishes the water supply both above and under the ground, water for the most part is abunda. Unfortunately clear, potable water has been used for many other purpos…(115 words)
Mike's
City Snow Spring
Wasabi
Have you tried fresh wasabi? To me, wasabi is a type of art, defines and type of essence of Japan. I am not talking about the green paste or stuff that comes in a tube or packet with your obento, or at the kaiten sushi. If you can, please try to experience real, freshly grated wasabi. This is a…(137 words)
Yobochusha
Sushi Art Sashimi (Raw fish) Tsukiji Horse radish Japanese cuisine
Candies!
Some Japanese people always have some candies in their bags and pockets. They are good when you get tired and they can quench your thirst too. You can always give away a little sweet present too– one of very convenient communication tools. This is a well-known fact especially in Kansai area!(51 words)
OKAKI-sun
Kansai Communication
Graze the department stores
In the B1 of most department stores there are amazing prepared foods, breads, snacks, bento boxes, great to eat in a hurry OR to take home for a high quality already cooked meat. The Isetan in Shinjuku has one of the best b1 food areas in Tokyo, Also LOVE the one in the new Daimaru building in …(77 words)
LShannon
Tokyo Train Shinjuku Building Department store Bento (box meal) Isetan Daimaru
Party because of marketing efforts
High ball is a drink mainly consisting of whisky and soda mostly served in rather tall and big glass. In Japanese market, consumption of hard liquor, like whisky have been on the constant decline over the last couple of decades while beer and Chu-hi have been continuously gaining popularity. In ord…(136 words)
taro
Drink Beer History Shochu Whisky
Can Coffee
Coffee, anywhere and everywhere, to get you through another day in Tokyo. It's very rare however to see someone walking around with a coffee cup with a lid, such as one you may get at a coffee shop. There is no shortage however of coffee in small aluminum cans that can be bought at basically an…(132 words)
KurtisW
Tokyo Train Coffee
Quick, filling meals in Tokyo
Onigiri from department stores, Soba/Udon from stand-up mini-restaurants, Curry (japanese style) shops are some of best alternatives for quick meal. For those looking for a quick meal while working simultaneously, coffee shops (Doutors, Starbucks, Excelsior, Tully) offer sandwiches and wraps.(41 words)
Samir Bodhe
Tokyo Department store Soba noodles Coffee Udon noodles Onigiri (Rice ball)
Green tea mixed with incense
This is a smell that I will always associate with Kyoto, in particular the little alleyways around Kiyomizu-dera and Kodai-ji, where there are dozens of tiny shops selling trinkets and snacks. The slightly bitter smell of the steaming tea mixes perfectly with incense. It's a smell you can also find…(63 words)
lrnelson
Tokyo Tea Kyoto Green tea
Cheese-flavor “Okaki” (rice crackers) for wine!
As many people enjoy cheese together with wine, some Japanese people 'mariage' (marriage) Okaki and wines as a good combination. Because we do have cheese-flavor Okaki! Once you try it, you cannot stop eating them while holding a glass of wine in your hand. They taste so good and addictive! As…(67 words)
OKAKI-sun
Wine Rice cracker
Current Price or Flat/Explicit pricing depending on Sushi place
If you go to high-end sushi bars, do not expect any kind of price list or menu. You are supposed to know what fish is in season and roughly how much they go at the market price. It is one of the most thrilling moment in life to say "Check please!" in those high-end sushi bars. Of course you can ask…(137 words)
taro
Sushi Sea Kaitenzushi (Conveyor belt sushi)
Nishiazabu Roppngi Area
My favorite bar in Tokyo is Ohana in Nishiazabu.https://www.facebook.com/nishiazabuohanahttp://ohana.8dori.jp(18 words)
Lui Nishiazabu
Tokyo
Gold Can Chuu hai
There is a shochu (hard liquor) maker in Japan called "Takara". They have products such as the takara cup, which is a small serving of Shochu in a plastic bottle. This company is generally not associated with higher quality liquors, and is for all intents and purposes, just a cheap buzz.They ha…(158 words)
KurtisW
Shochu Juice
Yayoiken
This is one of my favorites. Its kind of a fast food chain but if you are really hungry and a rice eater, this is the place to be! Set menus with -> 1 Dish + Unlimited Rice and Hot unlimited Tea -> priced from 600JPY to 100JPY + . about.http://www.yayoiken.com/menu/index.htmlSure shot a fill…(93 words)
idivilayil
Tokyo Tea Fast food
Why Japanese people have been able to live close with nature.
If you go to a Ryokan a traditional Japanese hotel.I'm always amazed how Japanese people use small ponds, trees, plants to make space so as it feels more open then it really is.The Japanese believe so called gods live in many things.They put their hands together and bow to long living trees…(244 words)
Yuuki I
Nature Hotel Music Soba noodles History Kimono Japanese inn Samurai Anime Summer
Ascidiacea (Hoya)
Hoya is a one of popular nibbles for drinks. Looks disgusting, however it is good for sake drinking.(18 words)
Mari
Sake (Rice wine)
DAIKON - turnip for Hagrid
Daikon is a vegetable, that has the shape of a carot, but its dimension are tripled. It has the color and taste of turnit. Daikon can be used either as a vegetable, or as a seasoning. As a vegetable, you may find it in salad, used just as carrots can be, or cooked in pot-au-feu. You can grill i…(128 words)
Claire
Miso Tempura Miso soup Vinegar Seasoning
Shio-Kara
When you start getting into what Japanese refer to as "O-tsumami", generally meaning snacks to have with alcohol, you start getting into some pretty strange food. But if you like these kinds of food, it isn't so strange at all.One notorious snack that turns many people away but others inhale, i…(126 words)
KurtisW
Highball
A highball is a mix of whiskey and soda water. I think one of the reasons it is so popular is that it is so cheap! As a mixer, water doesn't cost anything, and Japan does make some good whiskeys too.It is also available in convenience stores and liquor stores in cans.(53 words)
Jase
Convenience store
Matsuya, Speedy and Filling
It's a bit difficult to define "fast food" in Japan in my opinion. Is fast food a meal that is prepared really fast? Or is it take out? or does it generally refer to junk food? I would say that fast food is cheap, tasty, not necessarily the healthiest, and can either be take out or dine in.Mats…(191 words)
KurtisW
Tokyo Miso Miso soup Fast food Beef Gyudon (Beef bowl)
La Boheme Italian restaurant
When people think of Japan, they usually don't think of Japan for Italian food. However, I have found that Tokyo has excellent Italian food at reasonable prices. La Boheme is one Italian restaurant chain that you can always count on for great food and excellent service. From pizza to pasta and b…(63 words)
Kevin
Tokyo Restaurant
Age tofu..
Fried tofu some times simmered in think sauce served with garnishing..If not yet tried I definitely recommend you on this even if you are not a Tofu person.Should be available in most izakayas(35 words)
idivilayil
Tofu (Soy bean curd)
Radishes and such
Radishes are abundant; and one that especially comes to mind is the Daikon radish, also quite popular abroad. Daikon is a major staple of many Japanese dishes, the most prominent use being in soups, and as a topping called Daikon "oroshi".Miso soup, Japanese winter stews, and Oden will all make…(170 words)
KurtisW
Restaurant Miso Fruits Miso soup Oden Summer Winter