Tokyo

When you come to Japan, be sure to try it. “KIPPOSHI.”

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Even I, as a Japanese person, rarely see blue ramen. The store was previously located in Shibuya, but it has since moved to the Hamamatsucho area of Tokyo. Besides blue ramen with sea bream, scallops, and ginger, there are colorful ramen dishes in various flavors. The restaurant isn’t very spacious, seating only about five or … Read more

A relatively light Jiro-style ramen in Ueno. However, while light, the noodle portion is Jiro-style.”FUJIN NO BUTA”

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Everyone’s favorite Jiro-style ramen. This time I went to “Fūjin no Buta.” It’s a shop standing all by itself just a few minutes’ walk from Ueno Station. Jiro-kei Ramen “FUJIN NO BUTA” Even Japanese people would consider ¥900 for this amount quite cheap.Jiro-style ramen is so addictive that just seeing this photo makes my mouth … Read more

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

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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

I’ve had spicy ramen in HOT. Spicy ramen restaurant in Shinbashi, Tokyo

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I have recently developed a taste for spicy food, and today I went in search of spicy ramen in Tokyo. A ramen shop in the old business district of Shinbashi, Tokyo. The name of the restaurant is “Natsuboshi.”There are many Chinese restaurants in Japan, but unlike authentic Chinese cuisine, the flavors of these restaurants are … Read more

I found a good restaurant. Japanese Izakaya Tempura Tendon

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Today, too, I’m drinking alone in the dust. I really wanted to try some tempura and sushi, so I went to a restaurant in Monzennaka-cho, Tokyo. I entered the restaurant after lunch. It wasn’t that crowded, but there were groups of people drinking during the day. Here’s what’s on the menu today Meat tempura, Cucumber … Read more

Temples and shrines are not the same. Points of Difference

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There are temples and shrines in Japan. This distinction will help you understand Japanese culture better. The deities enshrined are different. Temple = “Buddhism”　　A place to worship the principal image (mainly Buddhist statues) 　Shrine = “Shinto　　A place to worship mirrors and other sacred objects (objects in which deities are believed to reside) The Japanese, who … Read more