Sushi bars are all the rage these days. While traditional sushi restaurants serve only sushi, these sushi bars offer a variety of other things to enjoy—that’s what sets them apart.

sushi wasabi

They’ve been all the rage in Japan lately: sushi bars. I found a place that looked like it might be good for a date, so I went to check it out. The restaurant’s tagline is “Jimbocho Sushi Wasabi”—a sushi bar where you can enjoy nigiri sushi made with carefully selected bluefin tuna and other seafood … Read more

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

やまと寿司

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

Exploring Kitasenju: Best Sushi Spots in Tokyo.

Prices under one dollar per item Kitasenju is the downtown area of Tokyo. I came across a traditional-style conveyor-belt sushi restaurant there, so I decided to check it out. Sushi Tama, Toyama Kakeo Main Store. There’s one near the station too, but the main store has a better atmosphere. This town has more people with … Read more

Winter in Toyama Prefecture is overflowing with delicious sushi. I went to Sushitama Toyama Kakeo Main Store to savor Hokuriku sushi.

The Hokuriku region yields delicious fish from the Sea of Japan during winter. Tossed by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan, fish rich in fat are caught. Toyama Bay, in particular, is often called a natural fish farm. Plankton thrives there in just the right amount, attracting fish that gather specifically for it.The … Read more

Authentic sushi restaurant open late into the night. “Sushi and Tempura Toroichi Okachimachi Main Store”

Born and raised in Tokyo, I know pretty much everything about the city.I mainly eat at conveyor belt sushi restaurants. I didn’t know this place was a 24-hour sushi restaurant. Its name is “Toro 1” A typical sushi restaurant. Not a conveyor belt sushi place, but a proper sushi restaurant where chefs make the sushi … Read more

Today I went to the 80-yen-per-piece sushi place in the basement of Tokyo Station.”Sushi Yokocho Yaechika Branch”

Sushi Yokocho Yaechika Branch near Tokyo station Inside the restaurant, you can choose between standing to eat or sitting down to enjoy your meal at your leisure. If you eat standing up, you’ll get discounts like half-price drinks, making it a great value.The atmosphere is reminiscent of a traditional sushi restaurant. Just because it’s cheap … Read more