I went to a famous, long-established restaurant to try their cheese ramen again and see if the taste had changed.

I’ve never seen cheese ramen anywhere else in Japan except here. This restaurant has been around for quite a while. I went there a few times when I was a student, so it’s a renowned establishment that’s been in business for over 20 years. “Tsukumo Ramen” “Tsukumo Ramen” It’s located about a 20-minute walk from … Read more

I heard there was an all-you-can-eat oden place in Akihabara for 550 yen, so I decided to check it out.

Robata and Oden: Koronakirai Akihabara Branch Robata and Oden: Koronakirai Akihabara Branch It’s crowded. Akihabara. A mixed-use building. It’s on the 6th floor of this building. Inside the store It was crowded, but they said it would be okay if we stayed for just an hour, so we were lucky enough to get in. It’s definitely … Read more

“Butayama,” a “Jiro-style” ramen shop with a long line at Tokyo Ramen Street—I went to check out its flavor.

“Butayama,” a famous ramen shop even in Tokyo, is located in the basement of Tokyo Station, in an area known as “Ramen Street,” where famous ramen shops from all over Japan are lined up side by side. Among them, “this is the only place that serves Jiro-style ramen.” Jiro-kei Ramen “Butayama” For several years now, … Read more

All-you-can-drink for 550 yen for one hour: whiskey on the rocks. A delicious yakitori restaurant where each skewer is 100 yen. I went to check if it was true.

There are all kinds of yakitori restaurants in Japan, but I was surprised to find one offering an all-you-can-drink whiskey and soda special for 550 yen for one hour. A bar with all-you-can-drink for 550 yen per hour. Sumibito Kemuri, Kanda Branch The interior has a distinctly Japanese feel. It’s a beautiful store. Inside the … Read more

I went there to investigate.A bar where Japanese office workers gather, offering plenty of surprising snacks for under 200 yen in Tamachi of Tokyo.

I was a bit skeptical, so I went to check if that super-cheap restaurant still offers meals at similar prices. The store was cramped and packed with people, so I was nervous about whether I’d be able to get in as I stepped inside. A standing bar where you can order a dish for just … Read more

Popular sushi in Chiba Prefecture. Fresh and served in thick slices.

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About an hour’s drive from Tokyo. Chiba Fishing Port. Unlike in Tokyo, this sushi restaurant serves fresh fish. It’s a hugely popular spot even in Chiba. Yamato Conveyor Belt Sushi in Chiba of Japan Total amount I spent on food It’s inconvenient without a car. Inside the store There may be a wait during busy … Read more