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Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Main Store will host the Shimane edition of its Harukas Nippon Expo from August 26 to September 1, 2026, bringing the prefecture's food, crafts, and culture to every floor, including a gourmet fair, a Club Tourism travel consultation, and a Lafcadio Hearn-themed evening of ghost stories.
dancyu Shokudo, just outside the Yaesu North gates of JR Tokyo Station, is offering its Summer Kurose Buri Katsu Set Meal, made with Nissui's ikijime Kurose buri, in limited quantity until Monday, August 10, 2026.
From September 1 to October 31, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's four in-house restaurants — Le Temps, Ukihashi, Gozanbo, and Cotociel — will each serve an anniversary dish built around the autumn delicacy matsutake mushroom, marking the hotel's 29th anniversary on September 11.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Osaka is serving an autumn version of its "Night 和sweets" Japanese-style afternoon tea at Japanese Restaurant Uemachi on weekday evenings from September 1 to October 31, 2026, featuring chestnut, sweet potato, fig, and persimmon sweets alongside creative hand-rolled sushi.
First Drop Co., Ltd., which operates about 50 restaurants across the Yokohama and Tokyo area, opens Kaiten-zushi Toyosu Maguro Ichiban on the first floor of LaLaport Shonan Hiratsuka on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Backed by its trading rights at Toyosu Market and Yokohama Central Market, the restaurant buys whole tuna weighing over 100 kilograms straight from the auction for a family-friendly conveyor belt sushi experience.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving an autumn Japanese-style afternoon tea called "Kinshu no Minori," featuring seasonal flavors such as Tamba chestnut, persimmon, and Kyoho grape, at the historic "Saryo" tearoom on select dates from September to November 2026.
DeAGOSTINI Japan has opened pre-orders for Neon Genesis Evangelion Osechi 2027, a New Year osechi set with an originally designed tiered box, mech- and character-themed dishes, and exclusive bonus items including a water-repellent furoshiki and celebratory chopsticks.
Kanesada opens fish cake specialty shop Neriden Hanare Osu Yokocho Store on August 8 and hot dog shop GABU DOGS on August 11, marking the company's return to Nagoya's Osu Shopping Street, where it was founded, after almost 95 years.
To celebrate its 2nd anniversary, Tokyo ramen shop Menya NOBUNAGA is holding a festival at its Kyobashi, Kayabacho, and Tsukiji locations on August 7 and 8, 2026, giving free topping and free ramen tickets to a total of 450 guests who order ramen during the event.
From September 1 through November 30, 2026, Nanki Shirahama Marriott Hotel's restaurant "Grill & Dining G" is offering "Hokkaido Gastronomy Journey in Shirahama," a seasonal dinner course pairing Hokkaido ingredients with Wakayama's local flavors.
Sushi Tomi, the sushi restaurant at Awaji Highway Oasis on Awaji Island, will offer a quantity-limited "Summer Special Set" from August 5, pairing crisp tempura and chilled tororo soba with a selection of seasonal nigiri sushi.
Wabiya Korekido in Kyoto's Gion Hanamikoji, known for its stone-grilled oyakodon lunch, introduces a lunch-only summer dish featuring chilled noodles in a chicken broth finished with a refreshing sudachi citrus sorbet.
Experience exclusive seasonal dishes including seared hamo with miso and plum jelly, plus straw-grilled Miyazaki Ozaki beef tataki with a rich miso tamari sauce
Noboribetsu Sekisuitei in Hokkaido has introduced the "Kiwami Plan" at its restaurant "桜房" — available on weekdays only and limited to two groups a day — featuring a golden-grilled Ise lobster, seasonal vegetable clay-pot steaming, and a half buffet for dinner and breakfast.
From September 1 to November 30, 2026, Hoshinoya Karuizawa presents five seasonal ways to experience Nagano's autumn with all five senses — a fermented steamed lunch overlooking terraced rice paddies, an in-room dining breakfast framed by vivid foliage, an evening cafe and bar by firelight, a sketching walk through the changing leaves, and a calming morning stretch in the crisp autumn air.
Hotel Kanazawa introduces a new Bonenkai/Shinnenkai party plan available December 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027, with three course options from ¥10,000 per person, two hours of all-you-can-drink, and a complimentary plum wine toast.
To mark its 70th anniversary, Ito Kowakien has fully renovated Restaurant Ukifune, its dining venue reserved for overnight guests, and is offering a limited-time half-buffet Japanese kaiseki plan featuring a special roast beef dish from July 8, 2026.
Iyemon Cafe is adding a hojicha dorayaki and a Uji matcha tiramisu to its menu at four locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi, starting July 29.
Izasa Nakatani Honpo, the Nara sushi brand known for kakinoha-zushi, begins selling a limited "Asuka" assortment through its online shop and Kintetsu station stores to mark the World Heritage listing of the Ancient Capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara.
Link Catering, a Kyoto-based catering and event-space production brand, has launched a new Japanese-style catering plan that pairs authentic washoku cuisine with traditional decor such as wagasa umbrellas and kimono textiles, aimed at MICE events and receptions.
dancyu Shokudo, inside GranSta Yaekita at JR Tokyo Station, is once again offering its Summer Kurose Buri Katsu Set Meal for a limited time, made with Nissui's ikijime Kurose buri, from July 28 to August 10, 2026.
From September 1 to November 29, 2026, Japanese Restaurant HANAMUSASHI at Hotel Metropolitan Tokyo Ikebukuro serves the seasonal "HANAMUSASHI Kaiseki" course (¥17,000), offering a choice of Ise lobster or Japanese domestic beef sirloin through October 12, and kinki (a prized Japanese rockfish) or Japanese domestic beef sirloin from October 13 onward.
From August 1 through September 30, President Chibo is offering a limited-time teppanyaki course called "Ikoi," alongside a lineup of seasonal a la carte dishes, capturing the shift from late summer into early autumn.
Doi Shibazuke Honpo's Ohara Main Store in Kyoto will hold a special 125th-anniversary event from August 8 to 11, unveiling a new pickling barrel funded through crowdfunding and offering rare unpasteurized shibazuke, limited-time food, and hands-on attractions.
On August 15 and 16, 2026, KYOTO TSURUYA, the Japanese restaurant on the 18th floor of Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel, is holding a parent-child cooking class where families learn dashi tasting and plating basics from the head chef, followed by a family kaiseki meal.
Shimonoseki Shunpanro Abeno, a fugu and seasonal-cuisine restaurant on the 14th floor of Abeno Harukas in Osaka, is serving a new "Summer Menu" built around hamo (pike conger), a classic Osaka summer delicacy, from July through Monday, August 31, 2026.
Starting July 16, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Shikisai on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa is offering a weekday-night-only "Nagomi" set meal fair, with two shareable courses designed for couples and friends to enjoy together.
Zojirushi Mahobin's third onigiri specialty shop, Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kintetsu Nara, opens July 22, 2026, on B1 of Kintetsu Department Store Nara, serving onigiri and bento made with rice from its Enbu-daki rice cooker, including bento featuring dashimaki tamago from renowned shop Tamagomaru in a location-exclusive collaboration.
Aman Kyoto is serving a summer-only lunch and dinner course at The Living Pavilion by Aman through September 15, 2026, alongside a forest-garden-themed afternoon tea through August 31, offering a cool retreat from the Kyoto summer heat.
Hamburger steak restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is bringing back its seasonal tomato fair from July 15, 2026, adding three new items — a garlic tomato cream hamburg dish, a jumbo shrimp fry omu-hamburg dish, and garlic spicy potatoes — alongside the returning diced tomato omu-hamburg dish.
Li Fang, the Chinese restaurant at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel, is holding a "Chilled Chinese Cuisine Fair" through August 31, 2026, offering reimagined cold dishes such as chicken broth shaved-ice fried rice, black vinegar sweet and sour pork, and chilled shrimp in chili sauce.
Baltan Co., Ltd., which has directly operated izakayas around Hiroshima Station since 2014, opened "Hinokoku" near the station's north exit on July 7, 2026, a large izakaya built around a central hearth for straw-grilling, charcoal-grilling, and kamameshi.
On Sunday, July 19, 2026, the day-use hot spring facility Ofuro Cafe Hakuju no Yu in Kamikawa, Saitama will host a cutting demonstration and free kabayaki tasting using domestic eel raised at a nearby land-based aquaculture farm, in collaboration with eel producer Hiranuma Suisan.
From July 25 to October 18, 2026, Shinagawa Prince Hotel's Ajikaidou Gojusantsugi restaurant serves a special washoku menu with dishes inspired by ukiyo-e prints and folding screens featured in the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum's British Museum exhibition.
Tokyo Tea Culture Co., Ltd. has launched TEANE, a Japanese tea brand built around the concept of a "new kind of Japanese tea." Its debut lineup blends Sayama tea with spices across three teas developed with Sayama tea producer Matoba-en, now available at the TEANE official online store.
Tsukishima Monja Tamatoya, a popular monjayaki restaurant known for long lines at its Tokyo and Tenjin locations, will open its second Fukuoka Prefecture store in Kokura, Kitakyushu, on July 17, 2026.
CORTESE has fully renewed its original sake brand "HITEN-NYO," relaunching it with two redesigned varieties, "Sweet Moon" and "Shining Mist," developed together with Yamagata's Nakaoki Shuzoten. Built around the theme "Tradition, with today's sensibility," the brand pairs traditional sake craftsmanship with an art-forward look designed for a relaxing drink at the end of the day.
From July 1, 2026, Hakone Hotel Kowakien is bringing back two dishes loved across generations since its predecessor's days, Kowakien Ramen and Kowakien Katayakisoba, as a la carte items at its first-floor restaurant, Fontainebleau.
In Itoshima, Fukuoka, the Daichi no Mukuna project is turning abandoned farmland into fields of mukuna beans, a nutrient-rich "phantom bean" once considered too risky for general sale, and using traditional miso fermentation to make it safe, deeply flavorful, and rich in antioxidants.
New soba brand Juwari Soba Tamotsu, born from Takafumi Horie's concept and developed with sio chef Shusaku Toba, grand-opens at Kohoku Minamo in Yokohama on July 18, 2026, after a soft-open period beginning July 1. The restaurant's original "rough-cut" noodles blend thin and medium-thick strands in every bowl, and the first 50 guests on opening day receive a free bowl of the signature menu.
Kuhara Honke, maker of the popular "Kayanoya Dashi" seasoning, is opening its first Ikebukuro-area store on the basement food floor of Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro on July 31, 2026, with a limited-edition shio koji to mark the occasion.
From July 17 to August 31, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten and Hanare are offering two ECO EDO Nihonbashi 2026 specials — a chilled dashi amazake and a jellied dish of shrimp and summer vegetables — bringing Ninben's signature honkarebushi dashi to the season in cooling form.
AP Holdings' Japanese-style mushroom hot pot restaurant Urano Yamano Kinoko opens its first Tokai-region location in Nagoya on July 8, 2026, serving hot pot built around roughly 14 varieties of rare mushrooms in a kombu-and-shiitake dashi broth.
大阪焼肉・ホルモン ふたご is running its third annual Reimen Koshien cold noodle event from July 1 to August 31, 2026, with seven varieties on offer including three new additions, plus a ranking prediction contest with prizes for F-POINT members.
Kyoto Uji-based roasted green tea specialty shop HOHO HOJICHA will hold a limited 14-day pop-up store at JR Kyoto Isetan department store, featuring its debut Gokujo Hoho Pudding alongside popular sweets, award-winning teas, and hojicha latte products.
From July 18 to 31, 2026, the Japanese restaurant Isshin at Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a limited-time selection of premium eel dishes made with carefully selected domestic unagi, prepared using Edo-style techniques.
Chugoku Kappo Ryokan Kikusuitei in Tokorozawa, Saitama, will offer a moon-themed autumn experience from September 1 to November 30, 2026, featuring a special lodging plan, moon-inspired cuisine, a hinoki bath ball experience, and moon-themed wagashi.
Matsue Excel Hotel Tokyu is presenting "Tamayura (玉響)," a limited-time Japanese-Western fusion dinner course for 10 guests per day, featuring premium Shimane ingredients including wagyu beef fillet, abalone, nodoguro, and domestic eel, during Obon (August 8–15) and Silver Week (September 19–21, 2026).
Matsuzakaya Ueno's "Hoppetown" food floor hosts a series of weekly pop-up events throughout July, bringing together sought-after shops including 船橋屋 (Funabashiya), 舟和 (Funawa), and 亀十 (Kamejuu), alongside special eel bento for Doyo no Ushi Day and seasonal sweets.
A limited-time kaiseki course evoking the scenes of a Japanese summer festival — goldfish scooping, insect cages, and fireworks — is available at Japanese Restaurant Hagoromo on the 40th floor of Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel from July 1 to August 31, 2026.
Nihonryori Sushimaru, a long-established Japanese restaurant with 78 years of history in Matsuyama, is opening a new location inside APA Hotel Matsuyama-shi Ekimae on July 28, 2026, offering a breakfast buffet showcasing Ehime's local food culture.
Shoryu, a Japanese kaiseki restaurant by Michelin two-star chef Shinji Tsubahara, and KAZANE, an innovative French restaurant by chef Minami Nakai of Tokyo's Michelin one-star LATURE, will open simultaneously at Au Kurokawa in Kurokawa Onsen on August 1, 2026.
Three locations of Nihonbashi Sushi 二ノ宮 in Tokyo are offering a special lunch campaign from July 1 to 15, 2026, serving the 15-item chef's selection set at a special price of ¥3,500 (tax included), reduced from the regular ¥3,850, with seating limited to 20 guests per day.
HAKODATE Uminokaze hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido has unveiled a summer-limited sushi kaiseki course at its Blue Seasons restaurant, inspired by New York-style WINE & SUSHI dining and featuring eight chapters of world-influenced seafood dishes from June 2026.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama is introducing a new Japanese multi-course menu called Kishu Kaiseki at its fifth-floor restaurant Mari, showcasing premium local Wakayama ingredients including Kumano beef, Ogata sweetfish from Shirahama, and seasonal seafood.
Saburoubei, the beloved Ishikawa restaurant chain with 75 years of history, is now offering an online-exclusive gift set featuring its signature all-purpose sauce and torikawa (braised chicken skin), ideal for summer gift-giving.
Halal Mughal, which served over 52,000 portions of chicken biryani and welcomed around 180,000 customers at Expo 2025 Osaka, is opening its first Kyoto location at SUINA Muromachi in Shijo Karasuma on July 1, 2026, bringing inclusive dining to one of Japan's top international tourist destinations.
Popular donut shop HOCUS POCUS and Unagi Kitashirakawa collaborate to offer four unique donuts incorporating eel-related ingredients during Japan's summer doyo season from July 20 to August 6, 2026.
Chowa, the debut yakitori concept from Tokyo restaurant group Toyman, opens on June 29, 2026, in Kita-Senju. Set in a renovated traditional townhouse, the bar pairs charcoal-grilled yakitori and seasonal obanzai with original highballs and craft shochu.
Hotel Granvia Okayama launches a summer family stay plan where parents and children can try making kakushi-zushi, a traditional Okayama dish with Edo-period roots.
Japanese sake brand SAKE HUNDRED is hosting a series of special pairing events at three renowned Tokyo restaurants — 六本木 鮨悠, みつい, and ふしきの — from late June through July 2026, where the artistry of chefs meets premium sake selections.
The "Rich Meat Pie with Black Truffle" from Japanese D2C brand THE ROAST BEEF has received the OMOTENASHI Selection 2026 award, recognized for its quality, storytelling, and potential for international appeal.
Seibu Ikebukuro Main Store's basement food hall is spotlighting minazuki (水無月), a traditional Japanese wagashi tied to the Nagoshi no Harae midsummer purification ritual held on June 30, with offerings from nine specialty confectionery shops available for a limited time.
Fairmont Tokyo's lobby lounge "Vue Mer" on the 35th floor will serve two peach-themed afternoon teas — a Champagne-accented French style and a sake-inspired Japanese style — from July 1 to September 13, 2026.
For five days in July 2026, Hayama Hikage Chaya opens its garden terrace for an evening celebration of ayu sweetfish, featuring a special kaiseki course and charcoal-grilled fish under the summer sky.
Starting July 18, 2026, Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant "Sakura" on the 3rd floor will offer a Japanese-style afternoon tea set on weekends and holidays, featuring wagashi sweets, artisan savories from tempura, teppanyaki, and sushi counters, and a self-serve kakigori station.
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo marks the 10th anniversary of its North Wing's opening with a limited-time event from July 1 to 15, 2026, featuring a special nigiri sushi breakfast, a Premium Lounge menu with sparkling wine and roast beef, and an original mini-uchiwa fan gift for guests who leave anniversary messages.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are showcasing seasonal summer dishes and drinks, including French courses, teppanyaki, Japanese kaiseki, fresh fruit cocktails, and a peach pudding ala mode.
Hotel New Otani Osaka is offering a special shaved ice dessert at two of its restaurants through late September 2026, featuring rare natural ice sourced from the Southern Alps and Yatsugatake region.
Iinuma Honke, a sake brewery with over 300 years of history in Chiba, will hold the "Tanabata and Fireflies Evening 2026" at Kinoene Omoya on July 18, 19, and 20, 2026. Guests can enjoy a special 7-course Japanese meal paired with the brewery's finest sake while watching fireflies in the garden of a registered tangible cultural property.
A limited-quantity collaboration bento box featuring Japanese side dishes from Matsuoka and signature inari sushi from 豆狸 goes on sale at JR Nagoya Takashimaya every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday starting June 12.
From July 1 to September 30, 2026, Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is offering special summer deals, including the "Heat Escape Stay" plan with 50% off room rates on days when temperatures hit 35°C or above, plus all-you-can-eat shaved ice at the rooftop BBQ terrace and a visit-count campaign at the Japanese restaurant on the 40th floor.
Shiraraso Grand Hotel in Shirahama, Wakayama, is launching new autumn and winter stay plans including a chef's kaiseki course spotlighting carefully selected local ingredients and a kue (longtooth grouper) kaiseki course featuring the prized fish.
Shunpanro Honten in Shimonoseki, Japan's first licensed fugu restaurant, launches a new weekday-only "ふぐ食べ比べ清涼会席" (Fugu Tabe-kurabe Seiryo Kaiseki) course featuring a side-by-side comparison of domestically farmed tiger puffer and wild fugu varieties, priced at ¥7,700 including all-you-can-drink.
THE MEAT FES. BUFFET! SUMMER RECHARGE runs from July 14 to September 3, 2026 at the buffet restaurant The Cafe on the ground floor, featuring beef, pork, chicken, and lamb dishes prepared in a variety of styles.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike is serving a Japanese-style afternoon tea set featuring Fukujuen green teas paired with seasonal sweets and savories at the historic "Saryo" tearoom, available on select dates from July to August 2026.
On July 2, 2026, Tottori Prefecture and JA Zen-Noh Tottori will hold a Tottori watermelon sales event at GranSta Tokyo Square Zero (inside JR Tokyo Station), featuring whole and cut watermelons along with other local Tottori products.
A two-day sake tasting event featuring about 20 breweries and 59 sake labels from Kanagawa and the greater Tokyo area returns to Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on July 4 and 5, 2026, paired with DJ performances and a special Friday preview event.
山陰湯村温泉 湧泉の宿ゆあむ in northern Hyogo is offering a summer special gourmet plan featuring white squid sashimi, abalone, Tajima beef, and Tajima chicken from June 16 through September 3, 2026.
From August 9 to 15, 2026, Hotel Indigo Inuyama Urakuen presents a two-meal Summer Family Stay Plan featuring a summer festival–inspired dinner buffet with grilled meats, unagi rice, and family-friendly activities in the garden.
Collabo_Index in Ikebukuro PARCO's 8th floor is offering a limited-time selection of popular set meal menus from kawara CAFE&DINING, available for both lunch and dinner until July 13, 2026.
Starting July 1, 2026, Kuranoma — a hidden, reservation-only restaurant inside a 140-year-old Nara townhouse — unveils a fully renewed kaiseki course and a new lunch-only option, both centered entirely on eel.
Matsuzakaya Shizuoka is hosting a "Refreshing Healthy Gourmet" fair from June 17 to 30, featuring a wide range of light, cooling foods and sweets perfect for the humid rainy season.
With over 70 years of wagashi craftsmanship in Aichi, Okamedo is releasing a summer-limited fu manju wrapped in bamboo leaves, featuring rare suji aonori and silky-smooth kawa-muki an.
The Takamiya Garden Teahouse (高宮庭園茶寮) in Fukuoka City is running a limited-time summer event, "Natsu no Hi," from July 18 to August 30, 2026, featuring a special dinner course, bamboo light installations, and a wind-chime corridor in the garden.
Kinoshita Seianjo, a bean paste maker in Morishita, Koto City, that has been crafting anko since 1949, now offers its products around the clock through a specially designed refrigerated vending machine that blends into the Morishita and Kiyosumi-Shirakawa streetscape.
Starting June 16, 2026, Chishaku-in Saryo Kikyo — a tea salon within the historic Chishaku-in temple grounds in Kyoto — will offer a wa-modern shojin afternoon tea made exclusively from plant-based ingredients, available by reservation only and limited to 10 servings per day.
Kumahei (Japanese plum liqueur), a craft ume liqueur made with premium Kishu Nanko plums from Minabe, Wakayama, earned top gold at two of the world's most prestigious spirits competitions — scoring 98 out of 100 at the IWSC and 99 out of 100 at the SFWSC.
From June 22 to August 30, 2026, Nagoya Ekimen-dori inside JR Nagoya Station is hosting a summer ramen festival, with six restaurants serving cold and refreshing limited-edition noodle dishes. A digital lucky draw campaign runs alongside, with prizes including a ramen passport for all six shops.
Restaurant Brasserie Laurier at Hotel Metropolitan Takasaki in Gunma is hosting a "Niigata Food Fair" from July 1 to August 31, 2026. The lunch buffet showcases carefully selected ingredients from the Chuetsu region — including Tsumari pork, Niigata wagyu, and local seafood. On two special days, fresh fish caught off Sado Island is transported to Takasaki by Shinkansen and served as nigiri sushi in a live kitchen setting.
Starting June 16, 2026, the eat-in exclusive "Ginpaku Teishoku" set menu at Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi is being renewed with colorful side dishes and signature tonjiru served in a Zojirushi stainless vacuum flask.
Kinokuniya is expanding its popular katsu sandwich lineup with the new Ham Katsu Sand, featuring a crispy thick-cut breaded ham cutlet paired with an original special sauce, available from June 15 at all Kinokuniya stores.
A pop-up shop spotlighting Fukushima Prefecture's summer sake and fermented food culture opens at Ecute Ueno (June 15–21) and Ecute Nippori (June 23–30), featuring around 25 sake labels and a lineup of traditional fermented delicacies.
Three in-house restaurants at Hotel Metropolitan Edmont in Iidabashi, Tokyo, will hold the "Mountain & Sea Summer Feast Fair" from July 1 to August 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and seafood dishes curated by skilled chefs.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is serving Chilled Kabosu Udon — a refreshing cold noodle dish made with fragrant kabosu citrus and delicate dashi broth — for a limited summer run from June 15 to August 31, 2026.
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, the long-established Nara craft shop founded in 1716, is releasing two new bamboo somen sets on June 10, 2026 — a tabletop version and an outdoor version — turning the classic summer noodle dish into a fun, shared dining experience with natural materials built to last for years.
From June 17 to 22, 2026, the 39th Miyagi Prefecture Products and Tourism Fair takes over the 8th floor event hall at Sogo Yokohama, gathering about 35 vendors with Miyagi's signature seafood, beef tongue, zunda sweets, and traditional crafts.
Sumiyaki Unafuji, the Nagoya-born unagi restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand, is expanding in Osaka with new stores in Yodoyabashi and Shinsaibashi.
Available at all 376 Yayoi-ken locations since June 2, 2026, the set meal pairs Sangenbutsu pork loin marinated in Kyoto Saikyo miso with a vegetable-packed agedashi tofu side dish. Store managers nationwide voted the Saikyo miso's mellow sweetness as its top highlight.
From June 2026, Omi Beef Burger SUDAKU in Ryuo Town, Shiga Prefecture is running two weekday-exclusive deals — ¥100 (tax included) iced drinks from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and a patty add-on option available every day from 5:00 PM.
Six Senses Kyoto is running a Honey & Botanical promotion from June 21 to August 22, 2026, featuring afternoon tea, two types of shaved ice desserts, and herbal drinks made with on-site-harvested honey and herbs.
Yunoko Onsen Umi to Yuyake in Minamata, Kumamoto Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for a limited-time plan featuring fresh sashimi from the Yatsushiro Sea and the inn's signature fried shrimp, available from June 5 through July 16, 2026.
Shima Oden MIKE in Marunouchi, Tokyo is now serving a summer-limited Awaji Island pike conger dashi shabu-shabu course for ¥7,500 per person, along with a new chilled oden featuring seasonal summer vegetables in dashi sorbet.
Saburoubei, a ramen chain that has been a staple of Ishikawa Prefecture for 75 years, is bringing back its popular summer-limited cold noodle menu at five locations starting June 10, 2026.
Seven-Eleven Japan is rolling out a new addition to its Seven Premium udon lineup — tororo kombu (shredded kelp) and ume (pickled plum) udon — featuring a light Japanese-style dashi broth at just 218 kcal per serving and priced at ¥158.
From July 1 to August 31, 2026, the 2nd-floor café restaurant "Le Temps" at Hotel Granvia Kyoto offers an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing Kyoto local ingredients and summer-inspired dishes.
A food experience venue blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship and seasonal cuisine has opened at the heart of Kanazawa's historic Higashi Chaya district.
Zojirushi Shokudo's Osaka Honten and Umeda locations are introducing new summer menus from June 5, featuring colorful dishes and spices designed to help beat the summer heat.
Hotel Tokaien in Nishiura, Gamagori (Aichi Prefecture) is running "Rainy Season Weeks" from June 1 to 30, 2026, featuring complimentary shuttle tours to Katahara Onsen's illuminated Ajisai no Sato, a seasonal ajisai kaiseki course, and various rainy-season themed events.
The popular "Gohan Tomaranran" series from Fukunoya, a sister brand of mentaiko specialist Fukuya, has exceeded 2.2 million units sold since its December 2017 launch, spanning three savory rice condiment varieties.
A new series called KOKON SHODAI has been launched, connecting the 400-year-old Shodai-yaki pottery tradition of Kumamoto with regional food culture and everyday life.
To celebrate its third anniversary on June 21, 2026, The Ritz-Carlton, Fukuoka is hosting two exclusive dining events and releasing a limited-edition Arita porcelain tumbler crafted in Kyushu's traditional style.
Sushi Kyoto Umemori, the first Kyoto direct-managed restaurant from the 55-year-old Nara-based Umemori Honten brand, opened at Shijo-Horikawa on June 1, 2026, bringing colorful temari sushi and five distinct dining courses to the heart of Kyoto.
Warayakiya Yokohama Tsuruyacho, a Tosa cuisine restaurant specializing in straw-grilled dishes, is set to open on June 16, 2026 — bringing bold open-flame cooking and Kochi's famous bonito tataki to the Tsuruyacho district near Yokohama Station.
Gensen Itto Minami-Izu, a new hot spring-focused inn in Minami-Izu, Shizuoka, opened on June 1, 2026. The property features powerful natural hot spring baths and fresh seafood lifted directly from on-site live tanks.
A new savory Tokyo souvenir, "Tokyo Kare-gumi Curry Senbei," went on sale on June 1, 2026, at all 10 JAL PLAZA stores inside Haneda Airport. The product features crispy thin rice crackers layered with an original spiced curry filling.
Matsuya Foods is opening its first permanent department store location, "Matsuya PREMIUM," in the basement of Matsuya Ginza on June 10, 2026. The premium outpost offers exclusive menus featuring Kobe beef, domestic wagyu, and more.
Nankan-age, a type of fried tofu beloved as Kumamoto's soul food, will be available at 10% off at Shioyama Foods' Rakuten Ichiba store during the Rakuten Super Sale from June 4 to June 11, 2026.
Hotel Gracery Asakusa's 1F restaurant "Bonsalute" is launching a renewed breakfast buffet from June 1, 2026, highlighted by a live kitchen serving freshly made teppan yakisoba alongside approximately 40 menu items celebrating the flavors of Asakusa's shitamachi culture.
Kenbishi Shuzo is launching a 300ml bottle of its flagship Gokujo Kuromatsu Kenbishi sake, marking the brand's first new product in 13 years. Shipping begins June 1, 2026.
Following a response that far exceeded initial expectations, Kuzefuku Shouten's Black Sugar Milk Coffee Base is now being produced at roughly three times the original pace, while the brand also spotlights its wider lineup of mix-with-milk products for June's Milk Month.
The popular gourmet kaiten-zushi chain has opened a new urban-style restaurant on the 2nd floor of Park City Nakano, a new mixed-use development near JR Nakano Station's north exit.
Four Iyemon Cafe locations in Shinagawa, Kawasaki, Umeda, and Shinsaibashi are offering three summer-limited sweets and a chilled ume ochazuke for a limited time this early summer season.
A new cookbook featuring 50 seasonal shaved ice recipes from the beloved Tokyo shop "Azuki to Koori" arrives on June 4, 2026, sharing the patisserie techniques behind its ingredient-driven kakigori.
Kome Sankaku, the SAKE pairing bar at Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai, has revamped its banquet course lineup. Three new courses are available with a 2-hour all-you-can-drink option including Japanese sake, starting from ¥5,500, accommodating intimate dates to private parties for up to 40 guests.
A new bento specialty shop from the popular Nihonbashi udon restaurant opens on June 1, 2026, bringing the restaurant's signature golden iriko dashi to a full lineup of Japanese-style bento boxes.
From June through September 2026, The Westin Tokyo presents seasonal eel menus at Japanese restaurant Mai, Cantonese restaurant Ryutenmon, and Teppanyaki Yebisu, with each chef offering domestic eel in their own distinctive style.
Starting June 1, the Kyoto-style chicken restaurant on the 12th floor of Ikebukuro Tobu Department Store is rolling out a renewed selection of hot pot dishes for dinner, featuring premium chicken and duck at more accessible prices.
From June 1, 2026, Hachikian Marutamachi, a long-established poultry restaurant in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward, will offer a summer-limited menu featuring Kamo eggplant, Kyoto duck, and Kyoto red ground chicken across three courses.
Starting June 1, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashi-ba Hanare in Tokyo will introduce 7 new summer-limited menu items, including Octopus and Edamame Takikomi Gohan and Dan Dan Udon, available through August 31.
Sakaba Yamatoshiki is opening in Shibuya on June 18, 2026, bucking the trend of specialized restaurants with a full-lineup izakaya concept and signature dishes like Chochin Tsukune Yakitori starting from ¥299.
The Japanese restaurant Shunkasado "Shunka" on the second floor of Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a summer edition of its Shikisai Course from July 1 to August 31, 2026, featuring a limited-time option of grilled unagi kabayaki paired with charcoal-grilled wagyu beef.
Karuizawa Marriott Hotel is hosting the 2nd Karuizawa Fermentation Festival from June 19 to 21, 2026, featuring around 20 Nagano fermented food producers, hands-on workshops, and special hotel-exclusive fermented dishes and mocktails.
From June 1 to June 30, 2026, Nihonbashi Dashiba Honten is offering "Dashi Hiyashiame," a limited-time cold sweet drink that pairs the traditional Kansai summer favorite with the rich umami of freshly shaved premium katsuobushi dashi.
Shoya, the neighborhood izakaya chain with skilled board chefs, kicks off summer with 8 seasonal dishes available at 86 locations nationwide throughout June, featuring ayu sweetfish, kibinago, fresh edamame, and more.
Tengu Grand Food Hall / Minatoya Isokichi Shokudo opens at LaLaport Kashiwanoha on May 27, 2026 — the first shopping mall location for Tengu Grand Food Hall. The spot blends retro casual dining with charcoal-grilled fish set meals at family-friendly prices.
June 16 marks Wagashi Day in Japan. Daimaru Tokyo is marking the occasion with a lineup of 10 specially selected anko sweets — from refreshing seasonal water confections to beloved red bean classics.
Garden Buffet "Pine Terrace" at Phoenix Seagaia Ocean Tower is running an Early Summer Unagi Fair from June 1 to July 31, 2026, featuring a range of Japanese and Western eel dishes alongside a simultaneous Mango Fair.
Po-Tama, the Okinawan specialty shop known for its freshly made pork and egg rice balls, is opening its first Tokai region store at the HAERA commercial facility in Nagoya's Sakae district on June 11, 2026.
Seaside Hotel Maiko Villa Kobe in Tarumi, Kobe, is hosting a limited-time "Early Summer Gourmet Fair" at its in-house restaurants from June 1 to July 31, 2026, with special seasonal menus spanning Japanese cuisine, a herb-and-spice buffet, and an American-themed restaurant on the 14th floor.
Three new premium Kobe beef teppanyaki courses are coming to "Shioji" on the top floor of Hotel Plaza Kobe in Higashinada, Kobe, starting June 3, 2026 — including the flagship "Wadatsumi" course featuring live lobster and abalone alongside specially selected Kobe beef.
Kamo Tokidoki Uma Shijo Karasuma Honten opens in Kyoto on May 28, 2026, marking the brand's first Kansai location. The restaurant serves Kyoto brand duck "Kyogamo" and select horse sashimi from Aomori alongside a curated lineup of local sake.
A refreshing sweet-and-sour summer addition to Kameya Yoshinaga's iconic "Ubatama" wagashi, featuring a double-layer of apricot and lemon bean paste, now available at the main store, JR Kyoto Isetan, and online.
Steak House Shingo, the renowned teppanyaki restaurant from Kyoto's Gion district with over 50 years of history, has opened a new location in Ginza, Tokyo, offering its acclaimed Chateaubriand to guests in the capital.
The Michelin Guide has shared an early selection of 8 newly recommended restaurants in Tokyo for 2026, spanning modern cuisine, Italian, French, Japanese, pizza, and yakitori.
A limited-time collaboration course is available at Shinjuku Nadaman Binkann and Nihonbashi Nadaman from May 16 to the end of June 2026, blending classic Japanese cuisine with international condiments from Youki Foods Corporation at ¥13,000 per person.
Two dining brands from CRISP Inc.—a custom salad chain and an aji (horse mackerel) fry specialty restaurant—are opening side by side on the 2nd floor of Haneda Airport Garden, directly connected to Terminal 3.
Hamburger restaurant chain Bikkuri Donkey is holding its fifth annual "Hamburg-ya no Menchi Katsu" fair from May 27, 2026, adding a new oroshi-so sauce option, a revamped Menchi Katsu Sand, and a new limited-time Party Set takeout menu.
Starting June 1, 2026, Hakone Retreat före & villa 1/f in Sengokuhara, Hakone, offers summer seasonal courses at WOODSIDE dining and Japanese restaurant Hyoseki, featuring dishes with eel, summer vegetables, and wagyu.
Starting May 20, 2026, Komi Bakery in Kochi begins nationwide online orders for its "Super! Unagi Pan," a bread topped with a whole charcoal-grilled eel sourced from Kochi Prefecture. In-store sales run May 21–23, with reservation-only sales available from then on.
Mametai Shoten, a casual izakaya known for fresh fish shipped directly from Shizuoka and local regional dishes, is opening its fifth branch just a 2-minute walk from Higashi-Mukojima Station in Sumida Ward on May 21, 2026.
A one-night-only dinner event at Sapporo Excel Hotel Tokyu on June 26, 2026 pairs wines from Housui Winery in Iwamizawa with a specially crafted Japanese menu, with early-bird pricing available through June 5.
Sumiyoshihama Resort Park in Kitsuki City, Oita Prefecture, kicks off the marine season ahead of any other beach in the prefecture on May 23, 2026, with live banana boat and wakeboard demonstrations and seasonal food festivals at Kitsuki Terrace.
From May 22 to June 21, 2026, Gatten Sushi is running a limited-time festival menu showcasing fresh seasonal seafood sourced from across Japan, including early-summer Isaki grunt fish and flame-torched sardines.
Kagurazaka Karaage Saito, a fried chicken specialty shop based in Kagurazaka, is opening its first department store location in the basement food hall of Odakyu Department Store Shinjuku on May 20, 2026.
Otonari Mart, a fast food and lifestyle store brand, is bringing its first-ever Tokyo POPUP store to Shibuya Tokyu Food Show from May 28 to June 3, 2026, featuring popular original products for solo dining.
Yakitori Tanuki, a new yakitori bar and sister restaurant to the beloved Aoyama-Itchome Tanuki izakaya, opens in Aoyama-Itchome on May 19, 2026, featuring premium Kinsou Dori chicken skewers and a crowd-pleasing menu.
A new miso made from the two-time national champion tea edamame "Tsumari Chamame," grown in Niigata, has launched — brewed naturally for 11 months without any additives.
Starting June 1, 2026, Edomaekisen's popular yakatabune cruise on Tokyo Bay is offering black wagyu beef fillet steak as an optional add-on, with reservations already open from May 11.
From May 14 through 27, 2026, Kappou BUTAI at NEWoMan TAKANAWA LUFTBAUM (29F) in Tokyo is offering a special 15-per-day lunch set featuring seasonal ingredients from Kagamiishi Town and Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture, as part of the 2026 Fukushima Destination Campaign.
MENYA INOICHI, the Kyoto-based dashi soba restaurant founded in 2013 and selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand, is set to open its first Tokyo location in Kagurazaka in summer 2026.
Japanese chicken cuisine restaurant Omotenashi Toriyoshi is launching a renewed banquet course menu on May 20, 2026, offering five tiers from ¥5,000 to ¥10,000 per person to suit a range of purposes and budgets.
Starting May 13, 2026, PIZZA-LA is offering a limited-time chilled menu featuring cold Japanese-style pasta with mentaiko and squid, along with two varieties of cold cream soup and a tasting set.
Seijo Ishii is launching a refreshed version of its original summer sake "Masumi Hana no Kaze" on May 16, 2026. Brewed by Miyasaka Brewing at 12% ABV without water addition, this lightly sparkling nama sake is crafted to pair with a wide range of modern cuisines.
Higashi-Ginza restaurant ZEN HOUSE is accepting reservations for its popular summer shaved ice desserts (kori-gashi), available from June 1 through August 31 during afternoon café hours. Two new luxury flavors are on offer this season.
Acecook's popular "Premium Adult King Soup" series gets its fourth installment — a cup ramen featuring grilled sea urchin dashi in a rich soy sauce soup base.
Two new instant noodle varieties featuring S&B Foods' "Super Habit-Forming Pepper" seasoning will go on sale nationwide on June 1, 2026, at a suggested retail price of 236 yen (tax excluded).
Hilton Tokyo Odaiba's Japanese restaurant Sakura is running a weekend dessert buffet showcasing seasonal melon and mango sweets, set against views of Tokyo Bay and a lush Japanese garden.
Lotte Arai Resort in Myoko, Niigata Prefecture is holding a hands-on rice-planting experience tour on May 31, 2026. Participants can plant "Hoshizora-mai" (Starry Sky Rice) in fresh mountain air and enjoy freshly made onigiri and bamboo-shoot soup afterward.
A new grilled onigiri and dashi soup specialty stand featuring salmon bushi, a traditional Hokkaido ingredient, is set to open in Sapporo's Tanukikoji shopping arcade on May 21, 2026.
Akagi Nyugyo's Sof' brand is releasing its first-ever collaboration ice cream, the "Sof' Iwaizumi Yogurt Flavor," across Japan starting May 18, 2026. Inspired by the beloved Iwaizumi Yogurt from Iwate Prefecture, the new soft serve offers a rich, creamy taste with a refreshingly clean finish.
Starting May 14, 2026, Sushi Sake Sakana Sugidama is holding a limited-time campaign featuring dishes lavishly topped with fish roe and meat — a great excuse to keep the indulgence going after Golden Week.
A casual tempura izakaya from Kyoto is opening its first Tokyo outpost on May 28, 2026, in the basement of the Tokyo Building TOKIA in Marunouchi — serving light, crispy tempura fried entirely in rice bran oil alongside sushi, fresh seafood, and Izumo soba.
Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo is launching Tokyo Unkai Yakumo (Eight Clouds), an evolved version of its acclaimed Japanese garden mist display, from July 1, 2026. The upgraded presentation features layered, three-dimensional cloud formations, enhanced nighttime illuminations, and a lineup of limited-time seasonal menus.
Kashiwa Takashimaya's "Great Tohoku Fair" brings together the best flavors from all 6 Tohoku prefectures, including over 10 first-time vendors and live cooking demonstrations, running May 20 to 26, 2026.
Akabane Kappo Omochi opened on April 4, 2026, bringing a refined kappo dining experience to Akabane's Silk Road shopping street. The restaurant is helmed by Head Chef Hiroshi Hamada, who previously built the popular Izakaya Moeta Urameshiya Akabane.
Ryotei Hanzuiryo, a Michelin 1-Key ryokan set within Japan's first national park in Nagasaki's Unzen Onsen, is offering an exclusive limited accommodation plan for May and June 2026, featuring early summer kaiseki cuisine, a selectable special benefit, and a private bath reservation.
Calbee's popular Kataage Potato Salt Wasabi Flavor is back as a spring limited-edition release for 2026, featuring wasabi sourced from Azumino City, Nagano Prefecture, with enhanced wasabi heat and aroma.
Starting May 8, Mawashizushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations are offering a new seasonal sushi and side dish lineup as part of the ongoing Kochi Umai-mon Fair, featuring straw-seared specialties and early-summer ingredients from Kochi Prefecture.
Moheji, a new concept restaurant from the renowned Tsukishima monjayaki brand, opened on April 28, 2026, at Ikspiari in Maihama, Chiba. Spread across seven immersive themed areas and offering over 50 monjayaki varieties inspired by 19 countries around the world, the restaurant delivers a one-of-a-kind dining experience on the iron griddle.
Three spice products made with locally grown Okinawan island chili pepper — a coarsely ground ichimi, whole peppers for marinating, and a versatile furikake — went on sale from April 15, 2026, at Okinawa Prefecture retail stores and online.
Saburoubei, the beloved Ishikawa Prefecture soul food chain with over 75 years of history, is holding a limited-time "Year Three Gratitude Festival" at its Toyama Kosugi location from May 8 to May 31, 2026, featuring discounted drinks, doubled meat portions, and an exclusive new hot pot dish.
A new Japanese restaurant, Takarazuka Shimakusu (しま楠), opens on May 8, 2026 in Takarazuka, Hyogo. Rooted in the legacy of century-old establishment Shimaya, it brings together the craftsmanship of a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" and the fresh perspective of a young head chef in an intimate counter-style setting.
Running from June 1 to August 31, 2026, "Terroir Yamanashi – A Gourmet Journey Through Yamanashi in Summer" is a dinner course at Fuji Marriott Hotel Lake Yamanakako's "Grill & Dining G" restaurant, featuring dishes that express the landscapes and culture of various regions across Yamanashi Prefecture.
Tokyo Bay Shiomi Prince Hotel is offering a special stay plan combining a private yakatabune fireworks viewing cruise on the Arakawa River with hotel accommodations for the Koto Fireworks Festival on August 11, 2026.
A limited-time buffet at Hotel ABEST Sapporo features a dramatic prosciutto leg display alongside all-you-can-eat crab, steak, and daily-rotating ham-inspired dishes from May 8 to June 30, 2026.
A limited-edition fresh dorayaki filled with white peach and white peach jam cream is now on sale from Nagomi Yoneya, available through late August 2026.
For Golden Week (April 30 to May 4, 2026), Kaki to Kaisen Nihonichi Sakasuji-Honmachi is offering its signature large sashimi platter and raw oyster plate at half their regular price.
The sushi izakaya near Tokyo Dome celebrates one year with a rotating series of deals — mega drinks at half price, group discounts up to ¥2,000 off, and two complimentary nigiri pieces — running from May 11 to 28, 2026.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City is introducing a new all-inclusive premium banquet plan starting May 1, 2026, showcasing Hokuriku's finest ingredients including Noto beef, abalone, and nodoguro in two curated course menus.
From May 12 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro is hosting a Kagoshima-themed restaurant event at two of its Japanese dining venues, where guests can sample regional dishes and try on a samurai helmet modeled after baseball star Shohei Ohtani.
Migiwa no Mori, a new creative Japanese restaurant with views of the famous Meoto Iwa rocks and Ise Bay, is set to pre-open on May 1, 2026, on the second floor of Ise Meoto Iwa Meoto Yokocho in Mie Prefecture.
Cafe & Bar Plaza at Mito Plaza Hotel in Ibaraki is hosting a Japanese-style Evening High Tea on Fridays and Saturdays throughout May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese appetizers, a main dish, and a 90-minute all-you-can-drink service.
Eight restaurants at Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka are offering free children's meals and special perks for families during Golden Week, from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
Garden Dining Kanraku at the Sapporo Grand Hotel is launching a renewed "Japanese Afternoon Tea Set" from May 1, 2026, featuring seasonal dimsum and a variety of Japanese sweets in a three-tiered wooden box, served with premium Japanese tea.
Sushimaru Dogo in Matsuyama's Dogo district has launched a self-serve "Ehime Local Sake Server," offering four locally brewed sake varieties for just ¥500 per glass.
Starting April 27, 2026, Kakiya Kodaharu Shimbashi is offering a revamped premium all-you-can-drink course showcasing over 32 sake varieties — including the legendary Juyondai — paired with seasonal oysters, for ¥4,200 per person.
Hanagasumi, the fully private kaiseki restaurant at Meiji Kinenkan in Moto-Akasaka, Tokyo, offers a seasonal "Early Summer Zammai Gozen" lunch set for ¥8,470 per person (tax and service charge included) on weekdays from May 7 to June 30, 2026.
The seasonal "Awaji Island New Onion Burger - Japanese Soy Sauce Style" returns to MOS Burger locations in Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku from May 7 through mid-May 2026, featuring fresh spring onions grown by contracted farms on Awaji Island.
The Taiwanese-style kakigori specialty shop Nanaka, tucked inside Kin no Kura on Ikebukuro Sunshine Street, kicks off its 7th season from April 29, 2026, serving five rich shaved ice flavors — including a new Zunda Milk — daily from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
Mori no Terrace at Nijigen no Mori is serving two spring limited-time dishes featuring fresh shirasu from Awaji Island's Iwaya Port starting April 25, 2026. Only 2% of the shirasu harvest qualifies for raw serving, making it an exceptionally rare seasonal treat with a melt-in-the-mouth texture and sweet aroma.
The an-butter sweets specialty shop Okada Kinsei Anbataya is releasing a new seasonal treat, "Anbutapan Lemon," starting May 1, 2026. The product pairs red bean paste made with rare Erimo azuki beans from Chitose, Hokkaido, with a fragrant lemon paste using Setoda lemons.
BAKE CHEESE TART is launching a new seasonal tart featuring Setouchi lemon and coconut, available from May 15 to June 30, 2026.
A new dining experience has arrived at Banyan Tree Higashiyama Kyoto, with the opening of Ryozen Sen Bettei — a special counter restaurant on the hotel's third floor created in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Ken Sugisawa of Nihon Ryori Sen SEN.
ESPACIO NAGOYA CASTLE in Nagoya is hosting a range of seasonal events for Golden Week and Mother's Day 2026 — from live accordion performances and a children's art tour stay plan to special dining packages and a spa and afternoon tea duo experience.
From June 1 through August 31, 2026, Restaurant Dining FUJI at Hotel LaForet Shuzenji offers a summer-limited Japanese-Western dinner course featuring Izu's seasonal seafood and local vegetables, priced at ¥9,900 per person.
Hotel New Otani Tokyo is hosting the Kuroge Wagyu Fair 2026 from April 29 through July 31, 2026 at eight of its in-house restaurants, with menus ranging from tantanmen and katsu sando to bolognese and udon — all made with carefully selected kuroge wagyu.
From April 29 to May 6, 2026, Sushi, Tempura & Teppanyaki "Hagoromo" at Meiji Kinenkan serves a seasonal set meal featuring nine colorful small dishes, sashimi, steamed dishes, and more — all for ¥6,600 per person.
Sushi Choshimaru restaurants are running a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, from April 24 to May 22, 2026.
Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station is offering a Golden Week limited lunch featuring the "Shobu Course" for adults, plus children's options including a Mini Shobu Course with Omi beef and a Kids Course, available April 29 to May 6, 2026.
Now in its 5th year, Hotel Metropolitan Morioka's WELLNESS TIME 2026 event offers five sessions of Zen meditation led by a temple abbot, followed by a traditional shojin cuisine breakfast — open to both first-timers and returning participants.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru is offering the limited-time "Okonomi Don Gozen (Kiwami)" from May 7 to June 30, 2026, letting diners choose any two mini donburi from a selection of ten varieties.
Three new onigiri varieties are rolling out at Seven-Eleven stores across Japan for Golden Week, including an Omurice Onigiri with shrimp tomato cream sauce, a Teriyaki Hamburger Onigiri, and a 6-piece Outing Onigiri Set designed for easy sharing.
Seven Premium Ryukyu Soba returns with a refreshed Shisa-themed package, offering a deep pork and bonito broth at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 28.
The restaurant CROSS POINT TENJIN at Hotel Oriental Express Fukuoka Tenjin is introducing a new interactive Ochazuke Bar to its breakfast buffet from May 1, 2026, featuring freshly cooked clay pot rice paired with carefully selected Kyushu ingredients.
A special outdoor food event is taking place in Isesaki, Gunma, serving fresh seafood from the Noto Peninsula alongside flavors from across Japan, with a portion of proceeds going toward disaster recovery efforts in Ishikawa Prefecture.
The take-out sushi chain Kozo Sushi is rolling out a limited-time collaboration with the anime Milky Subway: The Galactic Limited Express, featuring two space-themed menu items and a social media campaign with exclusive prizes.
Starting April 20, 2026, four Yamashita Honki Udon food court locations are serving the new "U Series" — udon-based recreations of potato, hot dog, and churros, all available for takeout and eat-and-walk enjoyment.
Gyoko Shokudo Sanpo, a sashimi all-you-can-eat restaurant featured on television, is opening its first Yokohama location in Tsurumi on April 23, 2026. The restaurant offers fresh sashimi sourced from across Japan in a 60-minute buffet format, along with seafood rice bowls and set meals for lunch, and a la carte and course dining for dinner.
From May 7 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Okura Kyoto's teppanyaki restaurant "Tokiwa" on the 17th floor offers a special course featuring Kyoto Wagyu beef and seasonal ingredients to mark the hotel's founding anniversary.
Four matcha-themed desserts combining Hokkaido soft-serve ice cream with premium matcha are available at Bikkuri Donkey from April 22, 2026, for a limited time.
On June 20, 2026, Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel presents an exclusive one-night stay plan combining lakeside fireworks viewing and special dinners featuring Omi beef, one of Japan's three great wagyu.
Popular gourmet items from seven roadside stations across Japan are gathering at Daimaru Kyoto's basement food floor for a one-week fair from April 22 to 28, 2026.
From May 8 to June 30, 2026, Shibuya Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting "AKITA CONNECTION," a fair celebrating Akita Prefecture's food culture and ingredients across three in-house restaurants, featuring Hinai jidori chicken, Inaniwa udon, Akita beef, and more.
The Chiba location of Osusumeya has relaunched as a yakitori-focused all-you-can-eat restaurant, adding 10 new grilled skewer varieties to an expanded lineup of over 120 dishes and drinks.
HOTEL NIWA TOKYO in Kanda Misakicho will hold a special evening combining traditional rakugo storytelling and seasonal kaiseki cuisine on May 16, 2026 — the 10th installment of its beloved "Misakicho Salon" cultural event series.
A cherry blossom honey harvested on April 9, 2026, in Kashiwara, Osaka Prefecture, has gone on sale at Miel Mie, marking the start of honey hunter Ichikawa Takusaburo's annual buying season.
Hotel Kanazawa, just a one-minute walk from Kanazawa Station, has begun accepting reservations for a new stay plan featuring the 10-course "HORIKAWA" Japanese kaiseki dinner and a locally-sourced breakfast buffet, starting from ¥14,000 per person per night.
Oku-Yugawara Onsen Tubaki, Oku-Yugawara Onsen Sansuirou, and Gensen no Yado Yugawara Chiyoda-so—three inns under the Noguchi Kanko group in Yugawara, Kanagawa—are offering Golden Week limited-time stay plans featuring exclusive perks such as Ise lobster at dinner, room mini-bars, and all-you-can-drink options.
Starting Saturday, May 2, 2026, the tempura restaurant "Arakawa" on the 5th floor of Royal Pines Hotel Urawa moves its weekend and holiday dinner start time earlier to 5:30 PM.
Three new items in the "Oven-Baked" lineup arrive at Seven-Eleven stores nationwide from April 22, each topped with aromatic freshly shaved cheese and baked to a golden finish.
From April 27 to June 30, 2026, four restaurants at Biwako Otsu Prince Hotel are running a seasonal fair spotlighting Omi beef — one of Japan's three great wagyu breeds — across French, Japanese, Chinese, and buffet menus.
A new restaurant pairing carefully selected beef with natural mountain yam (jinen-jo) tororo opens on April 19, 2026, on the 2nd floor of Shimizu Fish Market "Kawashino-ichi" in Shizuoka City.
AFURI's souvenir ramen series welcomes its newest flavor, a smooth and creamy Tori Paitan ramen with Yuzu Raajan. Available at AFURI stores and online from April 11, 2026, with nationwide rollout from April 15.
Starting April 2026, Kyoto Montblanc specialty shop Saori is offering three early summer limited sweets featuring melon and loquat alongside their signature Japanese chestnuts, available at their Kyoto Kiyamachi main store and JR Kyoto Isetan location.
Osushi to Robata Sushi Roman, a sushi and robatayaki restaurant near Nishiki Market in Kyoto's Karasuma, has begun accepting reservations for two spring all-you-can-drink course plans starting from ¥4,500, perfect for farewell and welcome parties.
Starting May 9, 2026, the 15F restaurant Substance at Courtyard by Marriott Fukui will offer a weekend and holiday lunch buffet showcasing regional dishes from across Kyushu, including Hakata motsu nabe, Miyazaki chicken nanban, and a live kitchen serving Hakata wagyu roast beef.
GranSta Tokyo's 101 shop managers cast real votes to reveal their top 10 recommended bento boxes — all Tokyo Station exclusives, from European-style curry to premium wagyu steak rice bowls.
From April 16 to May 6, 2026, Kappa Sushi is serving two limited-time side dishes featuring Hokkaido-sourced king crab — a traditional teppo-jiru miso soup and a rich crab ramen — at all locations nationwide.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is set to open in Osaka's Kitashinchi in April 2026, offering a 15-piece premium sushi course for ¥4,400, complete with all-you-can-eat seafood broth ramen.
Torisora, a yakitori restaurant in the Meguro area, is relaunching on April 15, 2026 with a new à la carte format — letting guests choose their own skewers freely instead of a set omakase course.
The day-trip hot spring facility "Fuji Chobo no Yu Yurari" near Mt. Fuji in Narusawa Village, Yamanashi, has introduced spring-limited menus at its two restaurants starting April 8, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
Two new regional flavors join Acecook's "Gotochi no Ippai" instant noodle series, going on sale nationwide on May 4, 2026 — a Kitakata-style soy sauce ramen and an Okinawa island soba.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
TILE, a creative seafood rice bowl restaurant near Kanazawa Station, has added four new appetizer dishes spotlighting traditional Kaga vegetables to its menu, available from April 7, 2026.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
Blancart Misasa, a wellness inn in Tottori Prefecture's Misasa Onsen, has introduced a new accommodation plan for fiscal 2026 featuring rotating Japanese-style dinners and a breakfast under 800 kcal, starting from ¥11,550 per person.
EASTONE, a Sapporo-based restaurant group, opens a dual-concept spot in Sasazuka, Shibuya. Hakkeisha serves chicken paitan ramen at lunch, while Torinoiro takes over in the evening as a grilled chicken wing specialty restaurant.
Sakaba Yamato, a casual izakaya just a 3-minute walk from Gifu Station, reopened on April 7 after renovations, offering handmade dishes at wallet-friendly prices for everyday dining.
Kyukamura Shonai Haguro in Yamagata Prefecture is offering a spring-limited kaiseki plan featuring sea bream, mountain vegetables, and Yamagata Wagyu from April 1 through June 30, 2026. A free shuttle bus from Tsuruoka Station is also available for guests.
BambooCut's popular home-fermentation kits — "Umeko" for umeboshi and "Umesuke" for umeshu — are back for 2026. Pre-orders are open from April 1 through May 14, with freshly harvested Kishu Nanko plums shipped in mid-June.
Muji is releasing a range of chilled, easy-to-prepare foods for the summer season starting April 8, including new cold ochazuke, noodle sauce, and chilled curry lines available at stores and online nationwide.
Toriikuguri, a Japanese izakaya known for Kyoto-style oden and seasonal tempura, has added a new chicken broth oden made from domestic chicken carcasses simmered for four hours, now available as part of a seasonal course menu starting April 2, 2026.
Acecook is releasing two new instant noodle varieties on April 27, 2026 — a wasabi soy sauce flavor featuring katsuo arabushi dashi and a yuzu pepper salt flavor based on Rishiri kombu dashi.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi and her colleague Rena try a private sushi making experience led by Satoshi, a certified instructor from Ginza Onodera Sushi Academy. Read her honest review of learning the kotegaeshi technique, making nigiri with premium ingredients, and tasting the best sushi of her life.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, the main dining venue of Hoshinoya Karuizawa — Nihon Ryori Kasuke — serves a limited early summer edition of its "Yama no Kaiseki" dinner course, featuring seasonal yamame trout, abalone, and mountain vegetables that capture the lush new-green landscape of Karuizawa.
The long-established Japanese restaurant brand Nadaman is opening a new bento and side dish shop at Kintetsu Department Store Uehonmachi on April 15, 2026, offering a limited-edition opening commemoration bento for the occasion.
Daimaru Tokyo's basement food floor has revealed its annual bento ranking, counting sales from January to December 2025. Here are the top 10 picks in the ¥1,000–¥1,700 price range, many of which are popular with travelers passing through Tokyo Station.
A new 10-course kaiseki experience called "HORIKAWA" is now available at Hotel Kanazawa's DINING TSUZUMI restaurant, celebrating the area's historical waterway heritage and featuring Noto seafood alongside Kaga regional cuisine for ¥8,000 per person.
A casual izakaya serving Shizuoka-direct fresh seafood, Shizuoka oden, and handmade satsuma-age at approachable prices opens near Motosumiyoshi Station on April 1, 2026.
Japanese confectionery maker Nakamuraya launches a seasonal dorayaki with a two-layer filling of Kyoto Uji matcha an and Hokkaido azuki tsubu-an, available at supermarkets from April 1, 2026.
From April 26 to June 25, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will offer early summer lunch menus at its two in-house restaurants, featuring vibrant seasonal sushi and live-action teppanyaki with Omi beef.
A new takeout sashimi shop, Iwaya Sengyo, is set to open in Iwaya, Awaji Island on April 3, 2026, sourcing fish directly from the Iwaya Fisheries Cooperative to help visitors easily enjoy authentic locally caught seafood.
Kyoto confectionery maker Tsuruyayoshinobu is releasing Kyokanze Matcha, a new stone-ground matcha flavor of its century-old signature wagashi, available from April 11, 2026, at stores nationwide.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, Sansuirou SANSUIROU in Oku-Yugawara Onsen is serving a special spring kaiseki course themed around Yugawara's nature, local ingredients, and literary heritage.
B-GENKI, a brand reimagining Japan's traditional foods like natto and konjac as modern healthy snacks, has launched its new official website at bgenki.com.
Starting March 31, Yakitori Land in Yamatokoriyama, Nara is offering a weekday-only all-you-can-eat plan featuring over 60 menu items for 120 minutes at 3,300 yen per adult.
Awashimado, a Japanese confectionery maker founded in 1927 and headquartered in Ehime Prefecture, is opening its first directly managed store in Tokyo on April 3, 2026, in front of Kanegafuchi Station in Sumida Ward.
A special collaboration between Pepper Lunch and the Sengoku walk game Nobunaga's Ambition: Shutsujin brings limited-edition Pepper Rice dishes inspired by Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu to the Akihabara Chuo-dori store from April 2 to May 6, 2026.
Toraku is releasing a new indulgent custard pudding crafted with egg yolks and Hokkaido pure fresh cream, complete with a caramel sauce enhanced with vanilla seeds, available nationwide starting April 1, 2026.
From April 9 to 13, 2026, the event "Horoyoi, Fukushima" comes to the Square Zero event space inside Tokyo Station's B1 gate, offering sake tastings from six Fukushima breweries, original games, and a selection of local Fukushima specialty products.
From May 11 to June 30, 2026, CrossDine at Hotel Metropolitan in Ikebukuro will offer a special Kagoshima fair buffet showcasing regional dishes and local ingredients from Kagoshima Prefecture, crafted by specialist chefs in Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
Five restaurants at Shinagawa Prince Hotel will celebrate Japan's diverse regional food culture with traditional local and chef-arranged dishes from April 16 to July 15, 2026.
Fujicco is releasing three new side dishes under the "Piritto Ajiwai" (Spicy Flavors) series, aimed at health-conscious adults looking to enjoy a restaurant-like experience at home.
Starting April 1, 2026, Isomaru Suisan rolls out a new grand menu at all locations nationwide, spotlighting a lavish boat platter, an expanded oshi-zushi lineup, garlic toast, and several new additions to the signature silver-tray selection.
The private tatami room at Nishitetsu Grand Hotel's Japanese restaurant Matsukaze has been renovated and renamed "Matsuhana no Ma," now accommodating up to 30 guests with a flexible layout and comfortable chair-and-table seating.
Tenkyo Brewery has launched Koharu, a limited-edition brewed sake made with ultra-low-pesticide Amaou strawberries grown in Fukuchi Town, Fukuoka. The product is available now through the brand's official online shop.
Ohayo Milk is releasing a revamped "Zeitaku Yogurt" series on April 7, 2026, featuring bold black packaging and three flavors — seasonal strawberry, large blueberry, and ripened white peach — each priced at 165 yen (excl. tax).
Acecook is set to release "Sansho-Scented Scallop Broth Salt Noodles" on April 13, 2026, blending the rich umami of Hokkaido scallop broth with a distinctive kick of sansho pepper.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Osaka's restaurants are offering a seasonal dining fair featuring Japanese kaiseki, teppanyaki, and French cuisine to mark life's milestone moments.
Kurume Ikkon opens on March 26, 2026, in a renovated townhouse along Ikemachi River near Nishitetsu Kurume Station, offering fresh fish directly from Kurume Market, seasonal clay pot rice, and an interactive ingredient showcase experience.
Starting April 1, 2026, the all-day dining restaurant on the 7th floor of The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Nagoya will roll out a renewed breakfast buffet spotlighting local Nagoya specialties and creative hotel-original arrangements.
A new concept area called MIMURE opens at NEWoMan Takanawa on Saturday, March 28. Here's a preview of notable menu items, a limited-time pop-up shop, and upcoming events.
Buffet Dining Kessel at Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel is holding a Nagasaki Fair from April 1 to May 31, 2026, featuring rare local ingredients and regional dishes personally selected by the head chef during a visit to Nagasaki.
The popular Soup Harusame brand, celebrating its 25th anniversary, is releasing a refreshing new plum and wasabi flavor on April 13, 2026, featuring Kishu Nanko-ume and Azumino honwasabi paired with a sea bream Japanese-style soup.
The 23rd Grand Hokkaido Fair at Yokohama Takashimaya brings together around 95 vendors, highlighting spring king crab, asparagus, and strawberries shaped by climate change and evolving farming techniques.
Benzaiten's popular wagashi "Jari Mochi," known for its unique gritty texture and rich peanut cream filling, has surpassed 2 million units sold since its 2022 launch. A new pistachio variety is now available for a limited time.
The Royal Park Hotel Iconic Osaka Midosuji will be offering a seasonal afternoon tea called "Saison des jeunes feuillages" at its 15th-floor bar and lounge, THE BAR, from April 29, 2026, featuring teas from the 300-year-old Kyoto tea shop Ippodo Tea.
Tokyo Ajifurai, a restaurant specializing in fried horse mackerel, is opening its second location at the basement of Tokyo Nihonbashi Tower on March 31, 2026, with opening coupon benefits available through the app.
Three new bread varieties from Kimuraya Sohonten's Ippin series — including Ume Shiso Chicken Pan and Yomogi Mushi Pan — go on sale April 1, 2026 at supermarkets and retail stores across the Kanto area.
Nishinakasu Miyama, a ramen restaurant tucked away in Fukuoka's Nishinakasu district, has started offering handmade obanzai alongside its signature ultra-rich oyster paitan ramen from March 2026.
Sumidaya, a long-established rice merchant founded in 1905, has opened a new experiential store in Asakusa where visitors can taste, learn about, and enjoy freshly milled rice using the shop's signature ancient milling technique.
Roast Beef Kamakurayama's Yokohama Skybiru location is offering a seasonal spring course from mid-March 2026, featuring fresh spring seafood alongside the restaurant's signature black wagyu roast beef, with panoramic city views from the 29th floor.
kawara CAFE&DINING at KITTE Hakata is serving three limited-time strawberry desserts this season, including a matcha mousse millefeuille and hojicha tiramisu, both made with fresh strawberries.
Kikumasamune Sake Brewery, based in Higashinada, Kobe, is set to release its first-ever craft beer (happoshu) lineup — "Xross Yoshino Cedar IPA," "Xross SAKE PALE ALE," and "Xross Hyogo Yuzu Ale" — starting April 13, 2026.
Sobakichi, known for its freshly stone-ground, hand-rolled, and freshly boiled nijuhachi soba, is opening its 9th location at Aeon Mall Tsudanuma South on March 18, 2026.
Toraku has updated its popular "Old-Fashioned Firm Pudding" with a 2% increase in egg content, bringing an even richer egg flavor to the classic kissaten-style dessert rolling out across Japan from March 23.
A practical guide to Japan's regional ramen styles, from Hakata tonkotsu to Sapporo miso and Tokyo shoyu. Covers how to use ticket machines, ordering etiquette, and the best cities to eat ramen across the country.
As cherry blossom season approaches, Daimaru Tokyo's 60-meter "Bento Street" is stocking around 30 types of colorful spring hanami bento boxes — from layered sushi millefeuilles to seafood and tempura options.
Kobe Croquette is expanding its limited-release "Fuwamochi Coro" potato croquette to all stores nationwide starting March 12, 2026. To mark the occasion, a free tasting event will be held at Grand Front Osaka's Umekita Plaza on March 29.
Hananeya in Kyoto's Saiin district is a private room izakaya offering an ultra-limited "swimming squid" sashimi — just 20 servings per day in March. With live squid prepared to order from a dedicated tank, the result is a beautifully transparent, strikingly fresh sashimi unlike anything else.
A travel guide to the best things to do in Sendai — from Sendai Castle ruins and Zuihoden Mausoleum to gyutan beef tongue and zunda shakes. Includes Matsushima day trip, Akiu Onsen, seasonal festivals, and practical tips on access and getting around.
Uokyu, the Tokyo-based kashiduke specialist founded in 1914, launches its spring-limited Hon Sawara Sake Lees White Miso Sakura Leaf Marinade — sawara fish marinated in sake lees and white miso, then wrapped in the fragrance of pickled cherry leaves. Available in strictly limited quantities starting March 2026.
Three restaurants at Utsunomiya Tobu Hotel Grande in Tochigi Prefecture are presenting special spring menus and limited-time events from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal Japanese cuisine, afternoon tea, teppanyaki courses, and a dessert buffet.
The popular unagi restaurant "Atsuuta Unagi Ten," known for drawing long lines near Atsuta Shrine, is expanding with a new Fushimi location opening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
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Sushi Asahi in Gotanda is offering a special March plan featuring five varieties of the highly sought-after "Sanzo" sake, including an ultra-rare anniversary edition. A separate Juyondai-guaranteed plan is also available for a limited number of guests.
Following the success of the original drawstring pouch tondcho that sold around 1,400 units in just one week, Hanshin Umeda Main Store is releasing a corn-flavored kinchaku tondcho and a limited-time cherry blossom tondcho this spring.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto's Café 33 is offering a limited-edition spring bento box—available by reservation from March 23 to April 15, 2026—perfect for cherry blossom viewing or gatherings at home.
Mai-sen's popular spring item, the Sakura Shrimp Croquette made with freshly boiled and stir-fried Suruga Bay sakura shrimp, returns for a limited time from March 18 through April 28, 2026.
Robata to Kaisen Tennoji Izakaya Honten is running a spring welcome and farewell party campaign through April 30, 2026, offering one complimentary course for the guest of honor when groups of 8 or more make a reservation.
Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba is presenting the "Shinshu Blessings Dinner -Spring-" dinner course from April 1 to May 31, 2026, showcasing local Shinshu ingredients including Shinano snow trout, mountain vegetables, and sake lees.
A new izakaya-style sushi restaurant, Sushi Izakaya Yu (游), opened in Toyohashi, Aichi on August 9, 2025, offering fresh market-sourced sushi alongside carefully selected sake in a welcoming setting.
A new straight apple juice crafted through nearly two years of collaboration between Aomori farmers, JA Aoren, and Kagome is now on sale in limited quantities. The product highlights the rich flavors and history of Aomori's Fuji apples.
Boryou NOGUCHI Hakodate is offering a limited-time spring plan featuring a special tuna breakfast with grilled fish and sashimi made from locally sourced tuna from southern Hokkaido.
The seven private villa rooms at ITOMACHI HOTEL 0 in Saijo, Ehime, have been reimagined as a culinary annex called "Bettei Seizan Ryokusui," offering private open-air hot spring baths and seasonally inspired Japanese cuisine by an acclaimed executive chef.
JPS Pharmaceutical has launched "Kakereba Zen," a wakan spice mix that transforms everyday curry with just a sprinkle. Free of added salt and blended with 10 traditional Japanese-Chinese herbal spices, it is now available on their EC site and Amazon.
Nakanoshuzou, the brewer behind Japanese sake "Kunizakari," is releasing a sugar-free, alcohol-free salt-lemon flavored rice koji drink designed to support summer nutrition and help guard against heat stroke.
THE THOUSAND KYOTO is serving a matcha-themed afternoon tea inspired by Kyoto's lush new greenery and traditional garden aesthetics from April 17 to May 24, 2026.
Naidai Unatoto is launching a limited-time "Sushi Push Pop" featuring three layers of eel and salmon sushi in a transparent cup — no chopsticks needed, perfect for hanami and food walks.
Two new restaurants are opening at Upopoy (National Ainu Museum and Park) in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, offering seasonal ohaw soup dishes, Hokkaido game meat, and local ingredients inspired by Ainu culture.
Starting March 11, HACHIKI, the casual brand from Kyoto's long-established chicken specialty restaurant Hachiyan, is offering spring limited-time menus at two locations — Arude Shin-Osaka and Shin-Yokohama.
Spring is the best time to visit Kyoto. From late March through mid-April, the city's cherry blossoms transform temples, riversides, and gardens into some of Japan's most celebrated scenery. This guide covers the best sakura spots, spring-only temple openings, seasonal foods, and practical hanami tips for planning a spring trip to Kyoto.
A practical guide to Nara covering Nara Park and its famous deer, Todai-ji's Great Buddha, Kasuga-taisha's lantern-lined paths, the old merchant streets of Naramachi, and local mochi shops -- with access from Osaka and Kyoto, admission prices, and tips for interacting with the deer.
Everything you need to know about eating sushi in Japan, from the different types and regional styles to etiquette tips, price ranges, and how to find great sushi at every budget.
Sushiro is offering its never-frozen Cherry Sea Bream at a discounted price of 150 yen (tax included) starting March 11, 2026, along with the richly marbled Jumbo Toro Salmon at 110 yen (tax included).
The Michi-no-Eki Gourmet Hyakkaten makes its debut at Daimaru Kobe Store from March 25 to 31, bringing together approximately 15 roadside stations from across Japan with their beloved local specialties and ready-made dishes.
barrier, a creative Japanese restaurant near Higashi Chaya district in Kanazawa, has introduced the "Ishikawa Kannou Course" (¥14,500 tax included), a full-course menu built around Ishikawa Prefecture ingredients including abalone, crab, Noto beef, and nodoguro.
Three restaurants at Hotel New Otani Osaka are offering limited-time menus inspired by the bond between Toyotomi Hideyoshi and his brother Hidenaga, available from March 1 through April 19, 2026.
Kobe Portopia Hotel is offering two limited-time spring takeout options — a hotel-made Picnic Box and a seasonal Japanese bento from Kobe Tamura — perfect for a day out at the nearby parks on Port Island.
Matsuzakaya Nagoya is holding a Sakura Festival featuring cherry blossom-themed sweets, breads, colorful hanami bento boxes, and spring cafe menus across its food floors and restaurants.
A new macaron born from the meeting of a world-class patisserie and Saga's fermentation culture — Macaron Miso de Saga goes on sale in March 2026 at PIERRE HERMÉ PARIS Wataya Bessou in Ureshino, Saga.
Gran Cafe at Sheraton Grande Tokyo Bay Hotel is holding a Nagasaki & Saga Gourmet Fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring regional dishes from both prefectures supervised by the executive chef of Nagasaki Marriott Hotel.
A limited summer grill menu is available aboard Shin Nihonkai Ferry Co., Ltd. ferries from June 8 to September 6, 2026, showcasing Hokkaido seasonal ingredients in full-course dining at sea.
Three onigiri varieties that were a hit at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo are returning in refined form at the Zojirushi Ginpaku Onigiri Kyobashi store, available for a limited time from March 6, 2026.
A dedicated online shop for ago (flying fish) products from Hirado, Nagasaki has relaunched as "Hirado Ago Research Institute," offering more than 60 varieties of local ago goods for delivery nationwide.
The beloved Basil Salt Lemon lineup returns to Kappa Sushi for spring 2026, featuring shrimp, prosciutto, and salmon sushi from 160 yen per two pieces, plus a new side of fried potatoes with basil mayo.
The food floor "Hoppe Town" at Matsuzakaya Ueno store is hosting weekly rotating pop-up events throughout March, featuring first-time brands like Sanpi Ryoron and tamayose, plus the Hakobiyun service delivering fresh East Japan specialties by bullet train.
A pop-up shop and talk event centered on "Shigi no Ongaeshi mai" — rice grown in harmony with biodiversity in Saga Prefecture — will take place at AKOMEYA TOKYO in la kagū in Kagurazaka on March 14 and 15, 2026.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Hotel Granvia Kyoto's 2nd-floor cafe restaurant "Le Temps" will offer an all-you-can-eat dinner buffet showcasing the flavors of spring and Kyoto.
A new premium Japanese-style hot spring inn, Kyoto Omuro Kadensho, is scheduled to pre-open on May 24, 2026, in Kyoto's historic Omuro district — just a 2-minute walk from Omuro Ninnaji Station.
From April 1 to June 30, 2026, Sky Restaurant Etoile on the 17th floor of Miyako City Osaka Tennoji is hosting a Hokkaido-themed all-you-can-eat buffet featuring dishes made with produce sourced directly from Hokkaido farmers and producers.
From March 23 to April 12, 2026, Toriyaki to Torinabe Kakoi in Roppongi is hosting a special cherry blossom event where guests can enjoy grilled chicken and seasonal dishes while viewing Somei Yoshino trees framed by the restaurant's large windows.
A sukiyaki restaurant set within Kyoto's famous Maruyama Park will introduce bento-style lunch sets and a 60-minute all-you-can-eat sukiyaki course on March 20, 2026 — perfectly timed for cherry blossom season.
Takara Shuzo's beloved dry chuhai, first launched on March 7, 2006, reaches its 20th anniversary with special limited-edition packaging available nationwide from early March 2026.
Kuriyama, a tsukemen restaurant that draws daily queues in Yokohama's Hakuraku neighborhood, is opening a new branch in Shin-Yokohama on March 5, 2026.
DINING & BAR "BAYSIDE" at Yokohama Sakuragicho Washington Hotel is running a Spring Lunch Buffet touring the flavors of Kyushu and Okinawa from March 1 to May 31, 2026. A special strawberry dessert edition is also available during spring break from March 20 to April 5.
For the entire month of March 2026, the 30th-floor dining bar at Futako-tamagawa Excel Hotel Tokyu is hosting a special food fair showcasing Fukushima Prefecture's finest ingredients — including tuna caught by high school students during deep-sea training voyages and locally raised Fukushima wagyu beef.
Starting March 1, Hachikian Marutamachi in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward launches a range of spring limited menus featuring seasonal ingredients such as bamboo shoots, rape blossoms, and wild mountain vegetables paired with Kyoto Red Chicken and Kyoto Duck.
Ryoso Umi no Cho in Ise City, Mie Prefecture is offering the one-month limited "SAKURA LUXE" accommodation plan from March 16 to April 15, 2026, featuring 2,000 cherry trees, sakura-themed kaiseki dining, and in-room cherry blossom views.
A new high-end Japanese restaurant, Ginza Shiraishi Bettei, has opened in Ginza. With counter seating at its core, the restaurant is designed for dates, anniversaries, and business entertainment, offering both lunch and dinner menus.
Starting March 2, 2026, the dashi shabu-shabu restaurant "Okaka" is serving a spring-limited dish featuring branded sea bream "Madai Mirai" from Kochi Prefecture and fresh Naruto wakame, available at four locations in Tokyo and Osaka through early May.
A hands-on onigiri rice ball cooking class conducted in English is now available at a historic 100-year-old traditional Japanese townhouse in Kita-ku, Tokyo, targeting inbound tourists who want to connect with Japanese food culture.
Royal Pines Hotel Yonezawa is celebrating its first anniversary on March 1, 2026 with four limited-time campaigns, including a ¥10,000-per-person stay plan, a Yonezawa beef steak lunch, a LINE stamp double campaign, and an Instagram giveaway.
A visually striking limited-time vegan ramen with vivid pink noodles and a sakura-shaped monaka arrives at T's Tantan locations inside Tokyo Station, Ikebukuro, and Ueno from March 2 through April 30, 2026.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi visits Benitsuya in Shimbashi, Tokyo for an authentic geisha dinner experience. Read her honest review of the kaiseki cuisine, traditional dance performances, and exciting ozashiki asobi (parlor games) at this welcoming venue popular with international visitors.
Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.
Sushi Kappo Tomozuna on the 35th floor of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is introducing a limited April–June 2026 menu for its afternoon tea-style sushi lunch "Karen," inspired by the lush greenery of early summer.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's All-Day Dining "SATSUKI" is refreshing its breakfast buffet with a "Wellness Morning" concept combining gut health and body-warming foods to combat the pollen season, with limited cherry blossom items launching March 12.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
At Yoyogi Park's SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026, 75 influencers, athletes, and performers dressed as cats rallied crowds to eat fish from Fukushima, Tohoku, and Hokkaido, driving a combined follower reach of over 2.86 million in support of disaster recovery.
Pasco's new "Snack Pan Tokachi Butter 8-Pack" is set to launch on March 1, 2026, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions — the flavor that claimed the top spot in the "Snack Pan Grand Election '25."
Known as a casual meat bar chain, Beef Kitchen Stand has introduced a new tonkotsu soy sauce ramen at all locations, developed over six months using soy sauce kaeshi from a 150-year-old Yokohama maker.
HAKU Kanazawa Cuisine opens at Kanazawa Forus 6F on March 7, 2026, offering an OMAKASE course that showcases the best of Kanazawa's food culture — from hand-crafted sushi and wagyu shabu-shabu to traditional Kaga vegetables.
To celebrate 77 years of sightseeing bus operations, Hato Bus is running a special five-day Tokyo tour priced at ¥7,700, taking in iconic spots from Tokyo Tower to Asakusa.
Kenmin Foods, Japan's No. 1 bifun brand, is releasing a new frozen stir-fried rice noodle dish co-created with fans on March 1 — the second product from its community-driven "Minna no Frozen Bifun Project."
Crafted by an Okinawa Prefecture-certified master of Ryukyuan cuisine, the "Kariyushi Ryukyuan Set Meal" is served exclusively on Ryukyuan Cuisine Day — the third Thursday of each month — at Ryukyu Dining Hanafu.
For a limited time from March 12, 2026, Japanese Cuisine Hanasanshou on the 25th floor of Park Hotel Tokyo is serving a spring kaiseki course celebrating cherry blossom season with seasonal ingredients and contemporary art.
Sakaba Tsumugido, the popular izakaya known for its quality food at accessible prices, is opening a new Ikebukuro location on March 11, 2026, just one minute from Ikebukuro Station's West Exit.
A new dressing from Yamato Foods highlights the bittersweet character of Setouchi lemon peel, launching nationwide on February 24, 2026.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
Two new wagashi-inspired ice cream treats — a hojicha latte macaron sandwich and a kinako milk waffle cone with kuromitsu sauce — are rolling out nationwide at 7-Eleven stores in Japan starting February 24, in limited quantities.
A new savory okoshi snack with monjayaki sauce flavor launches in Asakusa on February 21, 2026, breaking away from the traditional sweet image of this Edo-era treat.
Two Tokyo restaurants are hosting a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected Kyushu sake and spring-themed dishes from February 24 to April 25, 2026.
Starting February 24, 2026, Matsuya will introduce a new menu item featuring their signature beef yakiniku combined with plump, flavorful oysters in a savory oyster sauce.
Kizunaya, a company specializing in Oita's soul food "ryukyu," has released a new black sea bream (kurodai) mixed rice product seasoned in the traditional ryukyu style, starting in February.
The luxury hotel debuts an array of spring-inspired offerings including a gluten-free strawberry parfait, teppanyaki afternoon tea with premium Japanese tea pairings, and craft cocktails from a world-renowned bartender.
A pop-up oyster BBQ hut called "Kaki Bugyo" is coming to Saga City from February 20 to March 8, 2026. Enjoy fresh Miyagi Prefecture oysters grilled over charcoal for just 880 yen per serving at this self-service BBQ event.
A new large-serving instant ramen featuring newly developed "moist and chewy wide noodles" and fragrant chicken oil soy sauce soup is set to launch nationwide on March 16, 2026.
Kikumasamune Brewery launches a new Neo Cup format for their popular Shiboritate Gin Ruby sake, featuring a wide-mouth design that enhances aroma and flavor while maintaining quality.
Suiran Luxury Collection Hotel Kyoto launches a year-long afternoon tea experience celebrating Japan's fermentation culture, featuring seasonal menus and traditional wagashi in the scenic Arashiyama setting.
A new dining concept celebrating Ibaraki's natto culture opens at Excel Minami, offering authentic natto set meals at lunch and a community bar experience in the evenings.
A special gourmet event will be held at the renowned Japanese restaurant Yoshimura in Itabashi, featuring a live tuna dissection show by Toyosu Yamayoshi and an all-you-can-drink special course. Limited to 30 guests.
Aohata introduces a new salt butter flavor and refreshes the Sugar Butter Toast Spread, making bakery-style toast easily accessible at home. The entire Verde Toast Spread series features updated packaging.
From March 1 to May 31, 2026, the hotel's LAVAROCK restaurant will offer a spring-limited dinner course showcasing premium ingredients from Nara's Yoshino region, blending local culinary traditions with American cuisine.
Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto's main dining restaurant "EMBA Kyoto Grill" has launched a new Sunday-exclusive brunch service. Guests can order unlimited appetizers, mains, and desserts, with an optional free-flow package including champagne.
A new curry bread specialty shop opens at Ario Yao in Osaka, featuring hand-wrapped curry bread made fresh in-store, including their award-winning "Melt-in-Your-Mouth Braised Pork Curry Bread."
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
A new izakaya featuring private sunken kotatsu rooms opens just steps from Ohashi Station's west exit. Enjoy fresh Kyushu tuna, motsu nabe hot pot, and premium horse sashimi in an elegant Japanese setting.
A luxury ryokan on Iki Island, Nagasaki Prefecture, is offering a special outdoor dining experience from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring premium Iki beef and fresh seafood against the backdrop of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets.
Two Mitsui Garden Hotels in Sapporo have launched new dining concepts featuring fermented foods and Western cuisine, offering guests diverse culinary experiences during their stay.
Park Hyatt Kyoto's signature restaurant Yasaka presents spring-limited dinner courses and special Sunday lunch services from March through May 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like bamboo shoots and sea bream.
Brown Rice, a Japanese wellness food brand, announces the limited release of "Hatsuhana" spring vegan cookie tin featuring five flavors including strawberry pistachio and nori crackers, available from March 4, 2026.
A new Kyushu-style izakaya featuring yakitori and motsunabe opens near Kawasaki Station on January 21, 2026, offering a spacious setting and authentic flavors.
From March 2nd, Meiji Kinenkan's kaiseki restaurant Hanagasumi offers a limited-time spring course highlighting fresh sakura sea bream and seasonal mountain vegetables, available through April 30th.
Yamaniku Reimen Yamanakaya, Tohoku's leading yakiniku chain, partners with TV anime Tokyo Revengers for a March collaboration featuring 6 themed menu items with character picks and random coaster giveaways. Original merchandise and craft stickers available at all stores and online.
Sapporo Grand Hotel presents a special Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) promotion through March 3, 2026, featuring beautifully crafted Japanese dishes, sushi sets, and adorable seasonal sweets.
Originally from Higashinakano in Tokyo, Daijiro no Shoronpo is opening a new location in Atami Ginza Shopping Street on Friday, February 13, 2026. The restaurant serves freshly steamed xiaolongbao made with carefully selected ingredients, alongside modern ukiyo-e artwork by Masumi Ishikawa.
Kinnotake Resort, operating five ryokans and three restaurants in Hakone, has introduced plant-based kaiseki cuisine at three of its properties since December 2025. This initiative goes beyond religious and allergy accommodations to create an inclusive dining environment where all guests can equally experience Japanese food culture.
From February 16, HOTEL AO KAMAKURA introduces a special dinner course highlighting Hayama Beef, a rare Kanagawa Prefecture brand known for its exquisite marbling and rich flavor. The course is paired with fresh Shonan seafood and seasonal spring ingredients.
Saisai Malatang, a malatang specialty restaurant in Osaka's Umeda area, has introduced a new menu option featuring a milder, beauty-focused soup. The "Truffle-Infused White Fermented Soy Milk Soup with Collagen" can be added for an extra ¥150.
Manyoken at JR Chiba Station will offer their beloved Tonkatsu Bento with special Valentine's and White Day wrapper designs in February and March 2026.
The popular cat-shaped croquette is back! From February 15th to 25th, Kobe Croquette offers its charming Nyanko Rokke—perfect for photos, decorating, and enjoying with friends and family.
UTAGE BREWING has developed two upcycled craft beers - WHITE BREW using skim milk powder from Meiji Co., Ltd.'s dairy production, and RICE ALE using rice scraps from Onisi Foods Co., Ltd.'s alpha rice manufacturing. Both products will be available from March 2026, starting at Seijo Ishii stores.
A5-grade wagyu specialist Steak House Daichi in Kanazawa reopened in December 2025 with a significantly larger seating capacity, from 48 to 62 seats. The renovated restaurant now features private dining spaces, counter seating for solo diners, and wheelchair-accessible tables to accommodate a wider range of guests.
This spring, indulge in an exquisite seasonal bento featuring cherry trout and spring vegetables from the renowned Japanese restaurant Senbazuru. Available for takeout from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
A new culinary landmark in Kawagoe offers chef Mitsumasa Kadohira's signature dishes. The "Bushu Kawagoe Ju" features luxurious roast beef made from local brand Bushu Wagyu beef, while the "Kameya x ECCOLA Dorayaki Gelato" combines seven flavors of Saitama ingredients, creating unforgettable tastes unique to Kawagoe.
From March 20 to June 4, 2026, Sky Dining Tenku on the 31st floor of Nagoya Prince Hotel Sky Tower will host a special meat-focused buffet featuring domestic beef with traditional Aichi Hatcho miso sauce.
A collaboration between 130-year-old Kyoto confectionery Aoki Kouetudou and design company Niji releases a limited spring version of the popular Hamster Monaka featuring sakura bean paste.
Teppanyaki Kei in Nihonbashi Hamacho presents a special 6-day Valentine's dinner course from February 10-15, 2026. Guests who reserve in advance will receive a complimentary glass of sparkling wine or non-alcoholic sparkling drink.
Chisato East, maker of the popular Moutamarun boiled egg series with over 10 million sold, unveils a limited-edition Tomato Basil flavor in collaboration with Nagano Tomato, launching nationwide on March 1st, 2026.
The Ito Ryokuyuu ryokan has opened new private dining rooms called "Fuji" where guests can enjoy a special onsen-steamed kaiseki course. A commemorative stay plan celebrating the early spring season is now available.
A new Korean restaurant specializing in seolleongtang, a traditional Korean soup made by simmering beef bones and meat for 48 hours, opens in Shin-Okubo on February 6, 2026. The restaurant features Japan's first colorful five-colored noodles made from natural ingredients.
Kayanoya has renewed its popular instant dashi soup lineup, enhancing the flavors to better complement meals. The three varieties now feature richer ingredients and improved taste profiles.
The beloved sushi spot known for its long lines in Jimbocho has opened a new outpost offering fresh seafood bowls exclusively during weekday lunch hours at Pizza&Wine ESOLA Tamaplaza.
A traditional herbal medicine company in Kyoto has launched an innovative medicinal soup curry featuring 100 herbal ingredients, offering a unique dining experience that combines health and flavor.
Hotel Nikko Alivila will serve its original grilled daikon mochi, handcrafted by the hotel's dim sum chef, at the Hana Hana casual buffet lunch during Spring Festival from February 17 to 23, 2026.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
The rice porridge and noodle specialty restaurant is launching a spicy numbing mala tang dish from February 6 through late March at select locations, featuring customizable noodle options and warming spices.
Kuzefuku specialty shop introduces two new jabara citrus products—jabara tea and black vinegar drink—featuring refreshing flavor and aroma perfect for seasonal transitions.
Starting February 5th, Mawashi Zushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations launch their winter limited menu featuring seasonal delicacies like firefly squid, whale taste comparison, and citrus-accented sushi.
A limited-time opportunity to experience authentic Edomae-style sushi at Roppongi. The Sushi Kagerou Project, which has welcomed over 15,000 guests, returns with a 15-piece red vinegar sushi course priced at ¥200 per piece.
Seven-Eleven Japan introduces a new cup ramen supervised by the renowned Chuka Soba Tomita, featuring thick garlic-infused noodles and an intensely flavorful pork bone soy sauce broth, available from February 3rd.
A new Yayoiken restaurant featuring an upscale brand image opens in Suzuka City, Mie Prefecture, with tablet ordering, a drink bar, and exclusive dessert menu.
Starting February 26, 2026, the Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga offers spring lunch menus featuring Hyakunin Isshu-themed dishes and Omi beef specialties at their Japanese and teppanyaki restaurants.
Fujiya announces the fourth edition of their regional collaboration series, featuring Kyoto's Uji matcha in the new "Home Pie Choco Darake Burari Japan Journey (Kyoto Edition)." The limited-edition product showcases matcha's distinctive bittersweet flavor and includes six collectible wrapper designs featuring the brand's mascot "Darake-san" traveling through Kyoto.
Nankai Electric Railway announces the spring and summer dining menu for the GRAN Tenku train, featuring dishes created by Chef Motokawa of Restaurant Genji. The menu showcases local ingredients from Senshu, Minami Kawachi, and Wakayama.
Moranbong Co., Ltd. introduces a large pack version of their popular Han no Shokusai Japchae, featuring twice the glass noodles and 190g of seasoned vegetable mix to serve 3-4 people. Available from February 15, 2026.
Moranbong introduces two yakiniku sauces crafted in Korea using premium ingredients. HAN Yakiniku Sauce Rich Fruit debuts with Korean pear and apple, while the Charcoal Grilled Flavor gets a fresh package design.
On February 18, 2026, Royal Host introduces new combinations featuring their signature Black x Black Hamburg, brings back the beloved Green Goddess dressing, and launches fresh menu items including Seafood Doria and Pork Cutlet Set. Experience over 50 years of Western cuisine expertise.
Starting February 4th, 7-Eleven stores across Hokkaido are relaunching their popular Sapporo Sumire Rich Miso Ramen with increased portions of noodles and soup for a more satisfying meal. The ramen features Hokkaido wheat noodles and rich miso broth.
Known for their signature Nekase Genmai® brown rice, YUWAERU Inc. has pre-launched the community site "YUWAERU VILLAGE" on February 4, 2026, marking their 17th anniversary.
Okonomiyaki specialty restaurant chain Dondontei launches its seasonal cheese fair from February 4 to late May, featuring enhanced cheese-loaded menu items across Kyushu locations.
A new collaboration between Godiva and Kumamoto's Antrême Kaju creates a stick-style florentine combining fragrant almonds, Shiranui citrus paste, and rich Belgian chocolate. Available from February 6, 2026, at Tsuruya Department Store.
Kirin City Co., Ltd. will hold the Kirin City Kyushu Delicacies Fair at all 27 Kirin City and Kirin City Plus locations from February 4 to March 3, 2026.
Osaka Ohsho gyoza restaurant chain launches a new winter menu series featuring lamb and pork stir-fried with vegetables in five distinct savory flavors, available from February 6, 2026.
A new Sharin location is set to open at Shinagawa Gran Passage in Minato-ku, Tokyo, bringing its signature medium-thick tsukemen to the bustling business district.
Takara Shuzo releases a refreshing chilled sake in an eco-friendly 1.8L paper pack, perfect for pairing with light Japanese cuisine during the warmer months.
Komugino Inc. announces the grand opening of Uchidaya Higashi-Isahaya Store in Isahaya City, Nagasaki Prefecture on February 5, 2026, marking the third phase of the Hakata udon rebranding project.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari introduces the "Haru Urara Gozen – Kiwami," a limited-time seasonal menu featuring 10 kinds of appetizers and spring ingredients, available from March 2 to May 6, 2026.
Celebrating its first anniversary in March 2026, Rosewood Miyakojima will fully launch CHOMA, a Japanese restaurant and bar inspired by Miyakojima's traditional Miyako-jofu textile. The beachfront dining destination offers sushi, teppanyaki, tempura, and yakitori, showcasing island ingredients.
Hotel New Grand in Yokohama's historic Phoenix Room will host a special indoor cherry blossom viewing dinner event on March 12, 2026, featuring shakuhachi and piano performances alongside French cuisine.
Sake brewery regeneration venture Naorai has released a new line of their innovative distilled sake "JOCHU" at 35% ABV. The JOCHU White 35 offers a lighter, more approachable taste while maintaining the rich umami of the original, now available in a new 700ml bottle at ¥6,500.
The Westin Miyako Kyoto presents a seasonal buffet featuring Kyoto-inspired dishes with fresh spring ingredients, running through March and April 2026.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa introduces a limited-time a la carte restaurant serving seasonal Japanese and seafood cuisine, perfect for warming up after winter activities on the slopes.
MD Holdings introduces a nutritious fish snack packed with domestic iriko powder, making it easy to get calcium in your daily diet. Launching March 2, 2026.
Hyoki, a renowned catering restaurant in Kyoto, has brought back its traditional kaiseki meal service in a special box set format. Enjoy authentic restaurant-quality cuisine at home, hotels, or special gatherings.
Matsui Whisky The Kurayoshi 12 Years and The Kurayoshi 18 Years received Category Winner and Gold awards at the prestigious World Whiskies Awards 2026 held in the UK, marking their second Category Winner achievement for both products since 2021.
Pepper Lunch introduces two exciting calbi menu items starting February 12, 2026. Experience the unique slanted hot plate that creates perfect kimchi fried rice with meat juices.
Sapporo's Elm Garden celebrates its 80th anniversary with a unique winter dining experience featuring an ice sushi bar in a Japanese garden and digital art-enhanced kaiseki cuisine, running until February 28, 2026.
From February 2 to 14, "Meniroiro" restaurants in Shinjuku and Musashi Kosugi offer a unique Valentine's treat featuring wide himokawa udon noodles with spiced curry broth. The Shinjuku location also serves a special Spice Lover Set with chai mocha.
Starting February 1, 2026, Andersen Group bakeries across Japan will release Fastelavnsbolle, a traditional Danish pastry enjoyed during Fastelavn, the spring-welcoming festival. The lineup includes a modern version from Andersen Denmark that won top honors in 2023.
A new insulated cooking pot that uses cork's natural heat retention to continue cooking after turning off the heat is now available, offering hands-free simmering with reduced energy costs.
Fufu Karuizawa Yoko no Kaze introduces a new Japanese cuisine menu featuring local Karuizawa ingredients and traditional techniques, starting February 1, 2026.
Kushikatsu Tanaka is opening a new restaurant in Iwakura City, Aichi Prefecture on February 3rd, 2026. The new location will offer their signature kushikatsu and Osaka specialties with a grand opening campaign featuring draft beer at ¥319.
Sheraton Miyako Hotel Tokyo's Chinese Restaurant Szechwan will offer a limited-time "Banquet Course" from February 1 to 28, 2026, celebrating Head Chef Yuki Kanno's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Award for his contributions to Chinese cuisine and culinary education.
The Tokyo Station exclusive Legendary Curry Bread has been renewed with improved chewy dough and deeper curry flavor, surpassing 300,000 units sold since its revival.
A showcase of Yamaguchi Prefecture's finest gourmet products comes to Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store from February 4 to 10, 2026, featuring local specialties like Kawara Soba, Choshu Chicken, and premium fugu dishes.
Wear it to cheer, flip it to eat. The Carp Udon Helmet brings a whole new meaning to fan gear, combining stadium spirit with dining creativity in an unprecedented dual-purpose design.
Hokkaido Iburi Comprehensive Development Bureau is holding a week-long fair at the Dosanko Plaza Sapporo store from February 4th to 10th, featuring local specialties, sake tasting, and cultural experiences.
From March 13 to April 12, 2026, Kawagoe Prince Hotel offers a special package combining early morning rickshaw tours through historic Kawagoe's cherry blossom spots, seasonal kaiseki dining, and mindfulness meditation experiences.
From February 1 to February 28, 2026, Nadaman restaurants at four locations in Shinjuku, Nihonbashi, Nagoya, and Umeda feature special course menus highlighting premium Hakata wagyu beef and Hakata jidori chicken at affordable prices.
Connect with regional nature through eating. NOYAMA Inc.'s new Chikyu Gibier features Yezo sika deer from Mukawa, Hokkaido in beautifully illustrated cans, available on Makuake from January 27, 2026.
From March 1 to April 19, 2026, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike will offer a limited Japanese-style afternoon tea set in its historic "Saryō" tea house, a sukiya-style architectural masterpiece designed by renowned architect Murano Togo.
The Westin Sendai presents a seasonal dinner course showcasing Tohoku's spring ingredients and cherry blossom season, running from March 13 to May 28, 2026.
On January 29, 2026, Origin Toshu Corporation opens Renge Shokudo Toshu Mitakadai in Tokyo's Mitaka City, offering Chinese cuisine for families and solo diners.
Yamamotoyama releases an ultra-premium gyokuro tea made from rare hand-picked leaves from Uji Ogura, the birthplace of gyokuro. Limited to 800 pieces, this winter-aged tea recreates the passion of 1835 when gyokuro was first invented.
Established 130 years ago in Yokohama Chinatown, Edosei releases a limited-edition Valentine's Day set featuring three adorable pig-shaped buns with different fillings, including pork, shrimp chili, and chocolate cream.
The beloved Fukuoka motsunabe restaurant Hakata Motsunabe Maedaya will open its first Tokyo branch in Shinjuku East Exit on February 2, 2026, bringing authentic Hakata hot pot to the capital.
Two seasonal variations of Kewpie's best-selling Roasted Sesame Dressing return in February 2026 - Yakumi Ponzu and Spicy Chili Oil flavors designed for versatile use beyond salads.
Mizkan launches "Chilled Ramen Soup - Yuzu Scented Chicken Salt Broth" on March 11, 2026, featuring refreshing yuzu aroma and rich chicken broth flavor perfect for hot summer days.
Park Hyatt Kyoto presents the 6th edition of its Home-Style Cooking Class, led by Executive Chef Tsuyoshi Iryo, featuring a traditional Japanese "Ichiju-Sansai" (one soup, three dishes) menu in collaboration with Kyodaiwa's Chef Nakajima.
Daimaru Shinsaibashi Store presents a wide variety of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun 2026, from fresh seafood to unique ethnic flavors. The lucky direction this year is south-southeast.
Asanoya unveils a new brand concept focusing on natural ingredients and premium quality, alongside a refreshed logo and relaunched versions of their iconic Karuizawa Raisin bread and house-made sourdough campagne.
Furuichian, a sushi chain operating in department stores and shopping centers nationwide, is holding a special Crab Fair from February 11 to 24, 2026, featuring new crab and salmon roe chirashi sushi and a special crab assortment.
Hotel Universal Port serves special ehoumaki featuring Osaka-grown shirasu and spinach from February 1 to 3, celebrating Setsubun in the birthplace of this traditional custom.
JIMOTEIN, a social good protein brand focused on regional revitalization, has released a new beet protein flavor made with 100% plant-based soy protein. Each bag contains a generous 1.2kg of domestically grown beets from Asagiri Town, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Yakitori Torimaru Ishiyama opens on January 23, 2026, in Ishiyama, Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture. This charcoal-grilled yakitori restaurant has been created by renovating a traditional Japanese house, preserving the area's architectural heritage while offering hand-skewered yakitori.
BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel presents the 12th edition of its special Japanese whisky pairing event, featuring rare bottles like Hibiki 17 Year alongside expertly crafted dishes, on two exclusive nights in March and April 2026.
Hotel Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is now accepting reservations for an accommodation plan featuring a premium seafood ehomaki (lucky roll) supervised by Japanese head chef Hashimoto for Setsubun 2026 (February 3). The plan allows guests to enjoy the traditional ehomaki in the quiet privacy of their hotel room.
House Foods releases a new limited-edition Umakacchan Kurume Tonkotsu instant ramen featuring the signature frothy soup and rich tonkotsu aroma characteristic of Kurume ramen, approved by the Kurume Ramen Association.
BASE BREAD Curry, a baked curry bread packed with complete nutrition, gets a major renewal with enhanced spice aroma and tomato sweetness, available from January 27, 2026.
Gifu Grand Hotel is hosting two special events in February and March 2026 to honor Head Chef Yoshio Mori's prestigious "Contemporary Master Craftsman" award from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Maruichi Okada Shoten releases Hokkaido Nemuro Canned products featuring saury and sardine, crafted using the traditional kikutsume method by skilled artisans. Each can showcases the ocean's bounty in a beautiful chrysanthemum-flower pattern.
On January 27, a special market featuring specialty products from eight municipalities across Japan will be held at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, celebrating items that pair perfectly with onigiri.
POTERI BAKERY -TOKYO-, a specialty store known for its handcrafted custard cream donuts, is hosting a limited-time pop-up at Daimaru Tokyo's 1st floor confectionery section from January 19 to 27, 2026.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa has launched a new overnight stay plan allowing guests to choose from Japanese, Western, or Chinese cuisine on the day of their stay.
A new cultural complex featuring pottery galleries and traditional Okinawan soba restaurants opened on January 20, 2026, in Yomitan Village, celebrating the area's rich craft heritage and local cuisine.
GRAND CHARIOT Hokuto Shichisei 135° on Awaji Island is now accepting reservations for their Natural Sakura Tai Sukiyaki Hot Pot Plan, showcasing the island's spring delicacy.
This hot spring resort in Tottori Prefecture introduces weekday-only accommodation packages starting from 10,000 yen per person, including kaiseki dining and radon thermal bath experiences.
Sakai City's Mikuni Port marks a century of offering premium Echizen snow crab to the Imperial Family. Fish dealers say winter is the best season for this prized delicacy.
On January 26, 2026, the popular ramen chain Hokkaido Ramen Santouka will open its first location in Nagasaki Prefecture at the newly developed Nagasaki Stadium City.
A Hakone ryokan transforms ehomaki from a commercial product into a cultural experience, offering guests the opportunity to learn the tradition's meaning, prepare their own lucky roll, and face the auspicious direction in quiet reflection. Available through February 2026 to minimize food waste.
Mos Burger introduces two limited-edition chicken tatsuta burgers for 2026. Garlic Tomato with domestic cream cheese and Japanese-style Umami with lemon. Available from January 28 to mid-March at Mos Burger locations nationwide.
Kanazawa Kirari Sushi announces the limited release of their special ehoumaki (lucky direction sushi roll) for Setsubun 2026. Featuring 11 premium ingredients including fresh bluefin tuna, snow crab, and eel, this luxurious sushi roll will be available only on February 3, 2026 at their Kanazawa and Hachioji locations.
A new boutique hotel, mont, has opened in Nozawa Onsen Village, Nagano Prefecture. The 100-year-old former inn has been fully renovated into a modern accommodation featuring a wood-fired restaurant and 10 unique guest rooms.
MOON FOREST Hong Kong Cantonese Restaurant in Azabu-Juban presents a limited-time Lunar New Year 2026 special course from February 2 to 28, featuring auspicious ingredients and modern Cantonese cuisine. A special Chinese instrumental performance event will be held on February 21.
On February 27, 2026, Hotel Granvia Hiroshima presents an exclusive dining event featuring Chef Tomioka's special kaiseki menu paired with six premium sake selections from Suishin Yamane Honten, the historic brewery loved by renowned artist Yokoyama Taikan.
Uoman Shoten, a traditional kamaboko shop with 120 years of history, has launched a limited Valentine's Day gift set of their popular Truffle Chocolate-Style Satsumaage for online orders. Available in red and blue box options, each features four unique varieties.
Subhiromori introduces a new wappa-style single-tier bento box that combines traditional warmth with modern convenience. The easy-care, microwave-safe design makes daily bento preparation simple and enjoyable.
Comfort Hotel ERA Kyoto Toji and Comfort Hotel ERA Kobe Sannomiya are renewing their breakfast menus in March 2026, offering customizable pancakes, open sandwiches, and parfait-style salads for a cheerful morning experience.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store's food floor features rotating weekly pop-up shops. Starting January 21st, popular brands including crispy fried chicken wings, savory pancakes, premium croquettes, and delightful sweets will tempt shoppers.
The popular Harapeko Cheesecake by Azumino Kochouan received the Excellence Award in the Sweets Division at the prestigious Bento & Deli Grand Prix 2026, selected from over 15,000 entries.
From February 9 to 14, 2026, the Top of Kyoto French Dining restaurant at Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto will offer a special Valentine's course featuring Japanese yellowtail, scallops, and black wagyu beef with panoramic views of Kyoto.
Seven-Eleven introduces a new series featuring nostalgic Chinese town-style dishes, including curry, mapo tofu donburi, and ramen. Available from January 20, 2026.
Starting January 21st, Toriaezu Gohei izakaya launches its second wave of winter delicacies featuring snow crab and milt dishes, along with Italian-inspired gianduja hot chocolate.
The popular Ichida Kaki dried persimmon from Minami Shinshu, which sold out 2,000 sets in just 30 minutes during its January 2025 broadcast, is making a comeback on Shop Channel. This premium product features carefully selected persimmons from Nagano Prefecture, known for producing Japan's top dried persimmon output.
A one-night-only culinary experience featuring Kanagawa's seasonal ingredients, prepared by all chefs at Yokohama Bay Hotel Tokyu on March 27, 2026!
Ginza Yazaemon, a new aging kappo restaurant, will open in Ginza 4-chome on January 15, 2026. The restaurant features aged wagyu, seafood, and vegetables served at a counter kitchen.
Freshness Burger introduces two limited-edition burgers featuring Hokkaido snow crab and rich cream croquettes, available from January 21 to February 24, 2026.
The annual cold-water soaking process for Shogawa Kanzarashi Soba begins in Takayama's Shogawa Town, utilizing the region's harsh winter climate to create this specialty soba with enhanced sweetness and reduced bitterness.
The Windsor Hotel Toya Resort & Spa presents the Funka Bay Ezo Abalone Fair from January 10 to February 28, 2026, showcasing winter seafood delicacies across four restaurants.
Three Greens hotels in Mie Prefecture offer special Setsubun treats featuring local ingredients - seafood eho-maki, wagyu sukiyaki rolls, and strawberry eho rolls.
Hotel Metropolitan Ikebukuro's all-day dining restaurant CrossDine presents a Hokuriku Fair featuring Toyama, Ishikawa, and Fukui cuisine every Saturday, with live yellowtail filleting performances.
Hotel New Grand's signature dishes come together on one plate in this nostalgic set meal, available for a limited time from February 1 to March 31, 2026.
Hotel New Otani Makuhari's Japanese restaurant Senbazuru launches two limited-edition ehomaki featuring golden saffron rice and seven premium ingredients. Available February 1-3, 2026.
The popular Napolitan specialist is releasing a new winter topping featuring gratin croquette topped with melted cheese and demi-glace sauce, available from January 16th.
Kani Dōraku is hosting a two-day anniversary celebration on February 10 and 11, 2026, at Western Japan locations. All customers receive a guaranteed-win lottery ticket for complimentary dishes redeemable through April 30.
A popular Seoul meat dish makes its Japanese debut at Obongzip in Shin-Okubo. Dwaejikalbi, tender pork back ribs slow-cooked until they fall off the bone and served in a spicy-sweet sauce on a sizzling stone plate, launches January 13.
Starting January 13, 2026, Tokachi Tsukadanojo introduces limited-time winter dishes including oyster foil bake, milt fritters, meat gratin, and quattro formaggi pizza at seven locations across Tokyo, Yokohama, and Sapporo.
The day-trip hot spring facility with stunning Mount Fuji views introduces winter limited menus including a new kimchi hot pot set and seasonal dishes at their dining areas.
GOOD NEWS introduces "Itoko to Chocolate," a new winter confection featuring Hokkaido's Butter no Itoko coated in rich chocolate. Available nationwide from January 20, 2026, this Valentine's gift combines fluffy butter wafer, skim milk jam, and premium chocolate for a luxurious two-flavor experience.
The fresh fish specialty store's signature Setsubun Eho-maki rolls are packed with premium seafood ingredients including medium fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe. Pre-orders start January 13 across all 21 stores.
Keikyu Department Store celebrates its 30th anniversary with a special Dai-Kyushu Exhibition featuring Kyushu's finest food and crafts from January 15 to 29, 2026.
From January 3 to February 28, Kome to Circus restaurants in Takadanobaba and Shibuya PARCO are hosting a special New Year Horse Festival, featuring eight unique horse meat dishes including brain, spinal cord, and other rare cuts to bring good fortune for the year ahead.
From January 21st to 27th, Matsuya Ginza hosts a special fair featuring premium Kumamoto ingredients, local sake, and traditional crafts as part of the "Kumamoto Mon x Tokyo Ginza Jack" event.
Yu-toria Etchu inn in Toyama launches a limited winter detox stay plan featuring Toyama Yakuzen-certified fermented medicinal hot pot, specialty seafood including the rare deep-sea fish "genge," natural hot springs, and yomogi-mushi herbal steam therapy.
A new charcoal-grilled eel specialty restaurant, Fujisan, opens in Nonoichi City, Ishikawa Prefecture, offering high-quality unagi at affordable prices with unlimited rice refills and diverse menu options.
MOS Burger launches two limited-edition burgers featuring double slices of Kumamoto-grown tomatoes at 18 stores across Kumamoto Prefecture from January 17 to February 2, 2026, celebrating the traditional "Winter Doyo no Hitsuji Day" custom.
On Setsubun day, February 3rd, 2026, Sushi Sakaba Nihonichi Honmachi Store will offer two types of limited-edition sushi rolls—Ehomaki and Tosa Maki—available for takeout from noon.
Tour d'Argent Tokyo presents a luxurious winter dinner course featuring black truffles, the crown jewel of seasonal ingredients, across all six courses from January 7 to March 1, 2026.
Umematsuri TOKYO Komagome store, a specialty shop offering pickled plums from across Japan, opened on January 5, 2026 in Tokyo's Kita Ward, allowing customers to taste and select from a diverse range of umeboshi.
Qkamura Nanki Katsuura, a resort hotel located in Yoshino-Kumano National Park, has launched a guided tour package featuring a visit to Katsuura Port's fresh tuna auction and a special market breakfast, starting January 6.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store presents approximately 100 varieties of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun on February 3rd, featuring luxurious options over ¥10,000, rice-focused rolls for the Year of the Horse, and adorable twin panda-themed selections.
Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will launch a collaboration with the popular character Choigosim, known for its positive worldview that captivates younger audiences, starting January 14 at Sushiro locations nationwide.
A new rice flour bagel specialty shop using freshly milled rice flour from their own cultivated rice is opening in Fukuoka's Tenjin district, offering completely gluten-free baked goods.
Japan's specialty chocolate brand Minimal releases a new edition of their popular bonbon chocolate collection featuring eight renewed single-origin cacao varieties, now alcohol-free for wider enjoyment.
Sekiya Resort Terrace Midobaru's Yukigekka restaurant introduces a new wagyu nigiri dish featuring premium Oita wagyu sirloin. The exquisite 2-piece set offers guests a luxurious way to experience local beef with handcrafted sushi vinegar and sauce.
Hot Palette Co., Ltd.'s Pepper Lunch is significantly renewing its lunch menu from January 21, 2026. The new lineup features signature dishes like Beef Pepper Rice and Wild Juicy Steak, with customizable side options including broccoli salad or kimchi.
Seven-Eleven releases a new adult-oriented karaage with a bold black pepper kick. The popular fried chicken series adds a spicy twist perfect for warming up during the cold winter months, launching January 9th, 2026.
A new counter sushi introductory restaurant from the acclaimed Sushi Ginza Onodera brand opens in Akasaka on January 13th (Tuesday), offering premium quality sushi at exceptional value with special weekday lunch and evening drink sets.
On January 9, 2026, two unique culinary destinations debut in Kyoto's Gion Shijo area, housed in a renovated 100-year-old machiya. A kyoto offers teppanyaki kaiseki dining, while B kyoto serves as a Japanese tea cafe-bar with views of the Kamo River.
Japanese Cuisine Sakuragaoka at Cerulean Tower Tokyu Hotel has revamped its afternoon tea into a more meal-like experience, offering obanzai, main dishes, and traditional Japanese sweets starting January 6, 2026.
Yakiniku Heijoen begins accepting pre-orders for its handmade premium Wagyu beef ehomaki roll, available at special prices made possible through whole-cow purchasing until January 31, 2026.
JR East Cross Station's Irorian Kiraku station soba shops introduce two limited-time menu items starting January 8, 2026. The Aomori Prefecture scallop kakiage soba returns by popular demand, alongside a warming ginger pork nanban soba perfect for winter.
Family restaurant Joyfull presents a winter menu event featuring hearty hot pot dishes, rich hamburger steak sets, and exclusive desserts made with Fujiya's Milky candy. The fair runs from January 13, 2026.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Nakamuraya has renewed its popular teriyaki chicken manju with a richer, deeper flavor thanks to the addition of brown sugar. The 6-piece assortment, featuring both pork and teriyaki chicken buns, is now available at supermarkets in the Kanto region for a limited time through February 28, 2026.
From January 7 to 11, 2026, 7-Eleven stores across Japan are offering all steamed buns at 20 yen off the standard price. This limited-time promotion includes popular items like meat buns, pizza buns, and sesame paste buns.
From February 1 to March 31, 2026, experience Ishikawa Prefecture's rich food culture at Buffet Dining Kechel in Shin-Yokohama Prince Hotel, featuring traditional Kaga cuisine and rare local ingredients.
The third edition of the Shinjuku Mapo Tofu Department Store brings together 9 specialty restaurants, including first-time appearances from Michelin-starred chefs, offering diverse takes on the beloved Sichuan dish from January 7 to 12, 2026.
Indulge in the rich flavors of snow crab, king crab, and hairy crab at this exclusive two-night kaiseki event on January 23-24, 2026.
Japanese Restaurant Mai at The Westin Tokyo presents a seasonal Hot Pot Fair from January 6 to February 28, 2026, featuring four course menus including fugu hot pot, wagyu shabu-shabu, seafood hot pot, and local chicken mizutaki.
A.P Holdings introduces two limited-edition Japanese sake varieties, "ubu with Fukucho" and "ubu with Taka," specially crafted for the New Year. These premium sake offerings will be available at Shijuhachigyo and sister restaurants starting from the first business day of 2026.
Starting January 2026, BACK YARD's two Yokohama locations offer an all-you-can-eat oyster BBQ plan featuring fresh oysters from Mie Prefecture. Choose between grilled or steamed preparations, and enjoy unlimited oysters for one hour with 10 seasonings available.
Restaurant Bellustar at BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel introduces a special winter course showcasing Hokkaido's finest seasonal ingredients from January 6 to February 28, 2026.
Candeo Hotels begins selling a limited-time winter breakfast plan offering up to 20% off breakfast-included stays at 27 locations across Japan, available exclusively through official website bookings from December 12, 2025 to February 15, 2026.
Daimaru Tokyo offers approximately 90 varieties of ehoumaki lucky direction sushi rolls for Setsubun 2026 on February 3rd, including trending kabuki-themed rolls, luxurious seafood, meat-based options, and unique creations.
FamilyMart introduces two new noodle dishes in its Kyushu region stores, featuring an Ajisen Ramen-supervised tonkotsu ramen with black mayu oil and a luxurious udon topped with Kyushu chicken breast toriten, available from January 6, 2026.
Lotteria introduces three new sukiyaki-inspired burgers starting January 7th, featuring beef short rib, shirataki noodles, and special sukiyaki sauce in a limited-time campaign.
Discover how Nagoya-based mochi specialty shop "To, Mochi" is transforming traditional rice cakes into everyday treats with innovative flavors like An-Butter Mochi, Mikan Mochi, and Sansho Isobe Mochi.
The premium bluefin tuna from the January 5th Toyosu Market first auction can now be ordered online in limited quantities as sashimi cuts and blocks for home enjoyment.
A new specialty eel restaurant offering high-quality unagi at affordable prices has opened in Okazaki City. "Fujisan" brings charcoal-grilled eel expertise with all-you-can-eat rice and premium wagyu dishes.
Cafe Cross Yard at Hotel Metropolitan Saitama Shintoshin will serve kuwai (arrowhead) from Koshigaya City as part of their New Year's breakfast buffet for three days starting January 1, 2026.
Maruetsu supermarket begins accepting reservations for 2026 Setsubun ehomaki on December 27, offering lucky direction sushi rolls with premium ingredients including first-harvest seaweed, Hokkaido salmon and scallops, and specialty options from partner restaurants.
Tenkaippin, the ramen chain famous for its rich kotteri soup, has begun taking pre-orders for the special YEAR Donburi 2025. Featuring pink and indigo colors symbolizing bonds and connection, these commemorative bowls celebrate the relationships built with customers throughout the year.
A new branch of TONTON, known for its savory Obihiro-style pork bowl, opens in Narita City, Chiba Prefecture in late January 2026.
Nihonbashi Dashiba unveils a new fusion dish combining Korean mixed rice with premium bonito flakes, Japanese pickles, and aromatic sesame oil, available for a limited time.
Experience exclusive seasonal dishes including Shogoin turnip with seven spring herbs and miso sauce, plus yellowtail hot pot with miso-sake lees broth
From December 27, 2025 to January 18, 2026, Ginza Loft hosts its second annual "Ginza Odashi Yokocho," featuring premium dashi stock products from Hokkaido to Okinawa, including specialty varieties and unique items like drinkable dashi and fresh furikake.
At Ginza Washita Shop Main Store, the year-end tradition of seeking Okinawa soba continues. During the five-day period from December 27 to 31, approximately 10,000 servings are sold, five times the usual volume.
by age 18, the udon restaurant known for its plant-based and gluten-free menu, launches its own brand of gluten-free soy sauce made with traditional wooden barrel fermentation.
Shikishima Baking Co., Ltd. (Pasco) will release "Kokusan Komugi Nouko Milk France" (Domestic Wheat Rich Milk France), a new product in the ArtisanSelection series, in the Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, and Shikoku regions on January 1, 2026, for a limited time.
Restaurant Ukai's online shop begins pre-orders for a luxurious seasonal hot pot set featuring king crab on January 1st, 2026. The set includes a course-style experience with ginjō crab tofu and king crab in soy milk white miso broth.
Riviera Zushi Marina presents a special kaiseki dinner on January 23rd and 24th, 2026, featuring winter delicacies prepared by former embassy chef Yasuhiro Ito
The birthplace of mixed juice, Sennariya Coffee Main Store, introduces nostalgic retro-style hot dogs and sandwiches perfect for lunch or a light meal.
Ufufu Donatsu, a handmade donut specialty shop, is now accepting pre-orders for three types of lucky bags filled with limited-edition donuts, unreleased flavors, and other Ufufu items. Available for purchase at Kanazawa Main Store, Kyu-Karuizawa Store, and the official online shop.
513BAKERY, with 15 locations across Mie, Aichi, Tokyo, and Hokkaido, announces their January 2026 New Year and Strawberry Bread Fair featuring zodiac-themed cream buns, luxurious Matsusaka beef bread, and seasonal strawberry pastries, plus limited-edition lucky bags with bread vouchers.
Abeno Harukas Kintetsu Honten will host the "Gifu Marugoto Fair" from January 7 to 13, featuring local products from Gifu Prefecture including Hida beef bentos, kurikinton sweets, and Nakatsugawa's gohei-mochi.
A new tea café called Gaya has opened in Asagaya, Tokyo, transforming a 97-year-old traditional house into a welcoming space that combines Japanese tea culture with creative craftsmanship. The café offers a wide range of teas and serves as a multi-purpose venue for the local community.
The Hiroshima Furusato Festival will take place at Ueno Park's Fountain Plaza from January 9 (Friday) to January 12 (Monday, Public Holiday), 2026, featuring Hiroshima's food culture and specialty products. A giant oyster soup pot using 40,000 Setouchi oysters will be offered free to the first 200 visitors daily.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto begins accepting reservations for eho-maki lucky direction sushi rolls starting January 5, 2026. The featured Seven Lucky Gods roll uses eel and six other premium ingredients.
Hotel Granvia Wakayama launches special New Year 2026 Lucky Bags with hotel dining packages and gourmet items. Advance reservations start December 26.
Hankyu Umeda Main Store presents the 41st "Delicious, Beautiful. Kanazawa, Kaga, and Noto Exhibition" from January 14-19, 2026. Experience traditional crafts, elegant wagashi sweets featuring the Kaga Five Colors, gold leaf specialties, and artisan creations celebrating the cultural heritage of these regions.
Nakajo Roadside Station in Nagano City, Nakajo will launch limited-time dinner service from December 26, 2025 to January 31, 2026, addressing the "dinner refugee" issue during ski season while showcasing local specialty dish "Obukko."
The popular "GLUTEN-FREE CURRY" featuring the sweetness of Hokkaido onions from natulif is now available in convenient bulk sets - 4-pack and 20-pack options offering great value for gluten-free curry lovers.
Hotel Niwa Tokyo announces a special one-night dining event at Yukuri Japanese Restaurant, featuring seasonal Niigata cuisine paired with premium sake from Kamonishiki Brewery on January 24, 2026.
A unique collaboration product featuring Kumamoto Prefecture's beloved PR character Kumamon and Japan's first wheat noodle ramen can is now available exclusively at Aso Kumamoto Airport's international terminal duty-free shop. This animal-free ramen can is shelf-stable for 3 years and perfect as a souvenir or emergency food.
7-Eleven Japan launches two new rice burger varieties featuring charcoal-grilled beef kalbi and teriyaki chicken with garlic mayo. These convenient heated rice burgers combine crispy, aromatic rice buns with generous meat fillings.
Junestry Co., Ltd. announces the opening of Gyoemon, a new budget-friendly seafood izakaya featuring fresh fish from Toyosu Market, with most menu items priced at 439 yen in Tokyo's Shinbashi district.
A new private dining area opens December 18, 2025, at Mamefuya Yasumaru, a restaurant housed in a 1914 sukiya-style building with a historic Japanese garden designed by renowned landscape architect Ogawa Jihei.
A new all-private room izakaya featuring creative cuisine and carefully selected sake opens near Tamachi Station on November 27, 2025, offering 114 seats and over 110 drink varieties.
The hunting season has begun in Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture, marking the start of the authentic botan nabe season. This traditional wild boar hot pot features fatty seasonal wild boar meat and local vegetables simmered in miso until tender.
Join us at Red Whale, a fantastic Sichuan tantanmen restaurant in Ningyocho where you can customize your spice level and grind your own sesame seeds for a unique dining experience!
Experience authentic after-work izakaya culture at Kushikatsu Tanaka, Japan's beloved kushikatsu chain. Learn the no double-dipping rule, must-try skewers, and insider tips for the perfect night out!
A new Japanese-style izakaya featuring Kyoto-style oden and seasonal tempura has opened in Omiya, Saitama. The restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat oden appetizer and private dining rooms.
Kitasenju Marui hosts a bread festival featuring popular bakeries changing weekly. The event runs from October 29 to November 11, 2025, at the 2F Event Space.
From December 31, 2025 through January 4, 2026, Kyoto Century Hotel will offer a special New Year buffet featuring traditional osechi dishes, Omi beef sukiyaki, fresh tuna, and seasonal winter delicacies at their La Jyho restaurant.
A new oden and robata dining experience arrives in Morioka with the opening of Oden to Robata Takeshi Morioka Odoori on October 31, 2025, bringing creative oden and live robata-yaki to Iwate Prefecture for the first time.
Ring in the new year with a spectacular buffet featuring traditional osechi, roasted bone-in beef, and festive performances including taiko drumming and lion dance at this Kyoto landmark hotel.
Saga Tamaya opens a limited-time kappa-maki specialty pop-up store inspired by Cappadocia's hot air balloon heritage, celebrating the Saga International Balloon Fiesta from October 30 to November 3, 2025.
A limited-time winter feast featuring Hokkaido delicacies like snow crab, salmon roe, and warming hot pots is now available at Niku Tokidoki Lemon Sour restaurants across Japan from November 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026.
A unique tempura bowl restaurant, Gion Ntedon, opens in Kyoto's Gion district on October 23, 2025. The restaurant offers an innovative dining experience featuring matcha-infused rice, fresh tempura served separately, and French press-extracted dashi for a hitsumabushi-style finish.
Kayanoya opens a new flagship store in Ginza on November 21, 2025. The store, designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma, offers exclusive dashi products and premium gifts that showcase Japanese food culture.
Hello! This is Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! Our office is located in the charming Ningyocho and Suitengu area, where traditional downtown atmosphere blends with modern business life. This area is home to many individually-owned restaurants offering diverse lunch options from Japanese to Western and Chinese cuisine. Today, I'll share our top three favorite lunch spots!
A new soba restaurant combining authentic Japanese buckwheat noodles with modern cafe-style dining is set to open in Futakotamagawa. SOBA FUTATSU offers gluten-free soba made with domestic buckwheat flour and premium bonito flakes.
Kashimaya, a renowned specialty food shop in Niigata, releases exclusive collaboration products featuring new original artwork by manga artist Rumiko Takahashi, creator of Urusei Yatsura. The collection includes gift sets with premium salmon tea-infused rice topping and soy-marinated salmon roe, along with special packaging and eco bags.
Hello! I'm Hina from the Holiday Travel editorial team! ✨ I live in Asakusa and I'm sharing my favorite tonkatsu restaurant!
A new rice ball specialty shop "Hitonigiri" opens in Asakusa, offering premium onigiri made with 100% Niigata Uonuma Koshihikari rice, domestic salt, and seaweed.
A new dining establishment focusing on heartwarming meals prepared by seniors has opened in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture. The restaurant serves freshly-made onigiri and vegetable-rich pork soup.
A new restaurant specializing in hot spring yudofu (boiled tofu) and kamameshi (pot rice) opens in Hakone's Sengokuhara area on October 6, 2025, offering traditional Japanese cuisine with scenic garden views.
The second location "Hatoya Asakusa" of Kyoto-originated Japanese tea stand "Hatoya Ryoyousha" will make its first appearance at Nagano Tokyu Department Store for 7 days only from September 18 to 24, 2025.
A new matcha-flavored carbonated beverage launches in Japan, featuring natural ingredients and innovative packaging designed for the perfect first sip experience.
Soup Stock Tokyo announces the opening of their first location in Okinawa Prefecture at San-A Urasoe Nishikaigan PARCO CITY on September 18, 2025. The new store will feature unique Okinawan-inspired soup creations alongside their signature menu items.
Hello, I'm sekino from the Holiday Travel editorial team. Today I'd like to introduce you to one of my favorite Japanese sweets...
Summary Shimbashi (Shinbashi) is a bustling district easily reached from major hubs like Tokyo Station. For Japanese locals, Shimbashi is synonymous with salarymen culture, featuring numerous izakayas and restaurants where office workers unwind after a day's work. This time, I went bar hopping alone in Shimbashi, and I will share the izakaya shops that open […]
Ryogoku: A Fascinating Area to Experience Tokyo’s History and Culture Ryogoku is a captivating area where you can experience the history and culture of Tokyo. Known as the sacred ground of sumo wrestling, it is a place where traditional culture coexists with modern tourist attractions. Here, we will introduce the access, tourist spots, gourmet experiences, […]
Sangenjaya is a district where the urban charm of Tokyo and the retro vibe of the Showa era coexist. When you visit, you’ll find a variety of tourist spots, gourmet experiences, and shopping delights awaiting you. Here, we provide detailed information on everything from access to Sangenjaya to must-see tourist spots, shopping destinations, and nightlife. […]
Tsukiji, located in the heart of Tokyo, is an area that continues to bustle with many tourists and locals alike, retaining remnants of the former Tsukiji Market. Here, we will introduce sightseeing spots around Tsukiji and gourmet foods for strolling, and share how to enjoy your visit. Overview of Tsukiji Tsukiji is conveniently located within […]
Tsukishima is a charming area located in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, where history and modernity blend seamlessly. Famous for its “monjayaki,” this area offers not only gourmet delights but also beautiful scenery and relaxing spots. In this article, we introduce Tsukishima, a beloved destination for many tourists, with convenient access. *Please note that the event schedules […]
If you’re going to visit, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that time of year. This article introduces the January events, situations, and recommended spots in Kyoto for those looking to make the most of their trip. *Please note that event dates may change. Please […]
If you’re going to sightsee, you’d want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? This guide is for those who want to know about the situation, events, and recommended spots in Kyoto during March. *The events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites […]
Spring in Kumamoto Prefecture is a captivating season where cherry blossoms bloom in full glory, allowing visitors to enjoy beautiful nature and culture. In this article, we will detail the characteristics and charms of Kumamoto in spring (March to May), must-visit cherry blossom spots, spring festivals and events, and spring gourmet delights. *Please note that […]
Kumamoto Prefecture is a beautiful region located in the southern part of Japan, brimming with charm during the summer. In this article, we will introduce the characteristics and attractions of summer in Kumamoto, its climate and appropriate clothing, refreshing spots, fireworks festivals, and summer festivals and events in detail. *The event dates mentioned may be […]
Autumn in “Kumamoto Prefecture” is a season where you can enjoy colorful autumn foliage, seasonal events, and rich flavors. The climate is mild, making it an ideal time for sightseeing. This article introduces the charms of autumn in Kumamoto Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of each […]
“Kumamoto Prefecture” is a region known for its beautiful landscapes and rich culture throughout the four seasons. Especially in the winter season (December to February), you can enjoy snow-covered landscapes, enchanting illuminations, and heartwarming gourmet food. This time, we will introduce the charm of winter in “Kumamoto Prefecture” without leaving anything out. ※ The event […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. For those who feel this way, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in October. *The dates of the events introduced may be subject to […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things that can only be seen or experienced during that particular season in your itinerary. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in November for those who are considering such a trip. *Please note that the dates […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce you to the December situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those who are interested. *Event dates may change. Please check the […]
Spring in Hyogo Prefecture is marked by warm weather and beautiful flowers. When the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, many tourist spots become bustling with activity, and you can also enjoy springtime gourmet treats. This guide introduces the features and attractions of spring in Hyogo Prefecture, cherry blossom and flower field spots, and spring […]
“Hyogo Prefecture” is an area rich in beautiful nature and historical tourist spots. Especially in summer, there are many places where you can enjoy cool retreats, fireworks festivals, and cold sweets. This article introduces the attractions of summer in “Hyogo Prefecture”. *Please note that the event dates mentioned may change. Please check the official website […]
Autumn in Hyogo Prefecture is a wonderful season full of beautiful autumn foliage, culturally rich festivals, and bountiful autumn flavors. This time, we will introduce in detail the characteristics and attractions of autumn in Hyogo Prefecture, the climate and clothing, autumn foliage spots, events and festivals, and autumn gourmet. *Please note that the dates of […]
The winter in Hyogo Prefecture is harshly cold, but it is worth visiting due to its beautiful natural scenery and intriguing tourist spots. In particular, you can enjoy the snowy landscapes, hot springs, and illumination events in Hyogo during winter. Additionally, there are plenty of winter delicacies that will warm both your heart and body. […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the weather, conditions, events, and recommended spots in January in Tokyo for those who are interested in such things! To learn more about […]
Autumn in Ishikawa Prefecture is full of charm, blending beautiful natural scenery with rich culture. The vibrant autumn leaves color the town vividly, and numerous special events and festivals captivate visitors. Additionally, the season offers an abundance of autumn flavors, making it an irresistible time for food lovers. Here, we introduce how to enjoy autumn […]
Ishikawa Prefecture is situated in the Hokuriku region of Japan, where beautiful snowy landscapes unfold in winter. This season attracts visitors with its unique charm and distinctive culture. Here, we will introduce the winter season in Ishikawa in detail. ※ Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may change. Please check the official […]
Spring in Shizuoka Prefecture is a season of beautiful cherry blossoms and fresh greenery. Known for its mild climate and rich nature, it captivates visitors. Here, we’ll introduce the characteristics and attractions of spring in Shizuoka, its climate and appropriate clothing, cherry blossom spots, hidden scenic spots, and spring gourmet delights. *Please note that the […]
Shizuoka Prefecture is the perfect place to experience summer in Japan. It offers a plethora of summer attractions, such as beautiful nature, colorful flowers, and spectacular fireworks festivals. Here, we introduce the characteristics, attractions, and recommended spots to enjoy summer in Shizuoka Prefecture. *Please note that the event schedules may change. Check the official websites […]
The autumn in Shizuoka Prefecture captivates visitors with its rich natural beauty and diverse landscapes. From renowned spots for autumn foliage to breathtaking scenic spots and unique seasonal gourmet, you can fully enjoy the charm of Shizuoka’s autumn. Here, we will introduce the characteristics and attractions of Shizuoka Prefecture, its autumn foliage spots, scenic spots, […]
Shizuoka Prefecture is known for its mild climate, but it has a unique beauty and charm in winter. The drop in temperature reveals stunning landscapes, delightful winter cuisine, and heartwarming illumination spots. This article will detail how to enjoy winter in Shizuoka Prefecture. ※Please note that the dates for the events introduced may change. Please […]
“Beppu” City in “Oita” Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but summer in “Beppu” also has a variety of attractions. We will introduce you in detail to information on how to enjoy summer in “Beppu”, from an overview to fireworks, scenic spots, and gourmet food. This article will introduce you in detail to the […]
Oita Prefecture is famous for its hot springs, but its charm is further enhanced in the autumn season. The fall foliage turns vibrant, and you can enjoy it together with the hot springs. Autumn in Beppu is the best season for tourism, with mild and comfortable weather. This article introduces the features of Beppu in […]
Gifu Prefecture is filled with attractive spots for tourists visiting in summer. The cool climate, beautiful nature, and rich culture and gourmet delights captivate visitors. In this article, we will introduce the features and attractions of summer in Gifu Prefecture, including climate and clothing tips, scenic spots, fireworks festivals, and recommended summer gourmet. *Please note […]
Autumn in Gifu Prefecture is a special season where the beauty of nature and rich culture merge. The autumn leaves turn vibrant colors, and various events and delicious seasonal foods can be enjoyed, attracting many tourists. Here is the information to make the most of your autumn in Gifu Prefecture. *Please note that the event […]
Ishikawa Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan and offers beautiful scenery that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. In particular, spring is a time when cherry blossoms bloom in abundance, and many tourist spots celebrate the arrival of the season. This article introduces the charms of spring in Ishikawa, including its climate, famous cherry […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we introduce the state of Japan in October, events, and recommended spots for those who are interested. *Please note that the event schedules introduced may change. Check the official website of the […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in November, perfect for those looking for unique experiences. *Please note that the events introduced may […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time period. For those of you who feel this way, we would like to introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in December. *Please note that the dates for the events introduced may […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. In this guide, we’ll introduce the events, recommended spots, and the overall situation in Japan during January for those who are looking for something special. *Please note that the dates of the events mentioned may […]
If you are planning to go sightseeing, you would want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in February for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’d want to include things that you can only see or experience during that specific time in your itinerary, right? This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Japan in March for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time. This time, we will introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Japan in September for those who are interested. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please check the […]
Hokkaido in spring attracts travelers from all over the world with its mild climate, beautiful nature, and events that allow visitors to experience Japanese culture as well. It is the best travel season because it is very pleasant. This article details the highlights of spring travel, from a description of the weather and clothing for […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in November in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
When sightseeing, you want to include experiences and sights unique to that time of year in your itinerary. This time, we are introducing the February events, recommended spots, and general situation in Aichi Prefecture for those interested. *Please note that the events listed may have date changes. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time, right? This time, for those who feel that way, we will introduce the September situation, events, and recommended spots in Yamanashi Prefecture. *Please note that the events introduced may have their schedules changed. Please […]
A must-have on any trip to Hokkaido is a kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with a variety of fresh seafood. The rich and colorful array of ingredients, including salmon, salmon roe, scallops, and sea urchin, makes this dish a feast for the eyes. Try the Kaisendon, a bowl of rice topped with seafood that […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods in Hokkaido. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet. Please check out the local gourmet foods loved by many people and try them for yourself! To learn more about Hokkaido, click here. Jingisukan (ジンギスカン) “Jingisukan” is a local Hokkaido dish of […]
When you travel, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year, right? For those looking for such experiences, we will introduce the April events, highlights, and recommended spots in Chiba. *Please note that the events mentioned may have their schedules changed. Please check the official websites of […]
In winter, Fukuoka offers many events and scenery that can be enjoyed only at this time of year. This is the season of illumination, Japanese year-end and New Year’s events, and much more. This article details the highlights of winter travel, from descriptions of the weather and clothing to the best places to visit in […]
If you’re sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that specific time of year. This time, we will introduce the January situation, events, and recommended spots in Chiba for those who are interested. *Please note that the events introduced may have schedule changes. Please […]
If you’re planning to travel, you will want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time of year. For those interested, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in September. *Please note that the dates of the events introduced may change. Please […]
When planning a trip, you want to include experiences and sights that are unique to the specific time of year. This article provides information for those interested in visiting Okinawa in April, including the weather, events, and recommended spots. *Event schedules may be subject to change. Please check the official website of each facility for […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you probably want to include experiences and sights that can only be enjoyed during that specific time of year. This time, we’re introducing the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in May for travelers like you. *Event schedules may change. Please check the official websites of the facilities […]
When traveling, you want to include things in your itinerary that can only be seen or experienced during that specific time, right? This time, we’ll introduce the conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in June for those looking for such unique experiences. *The event schedules introduced may change. Please check the official website of […]
When planning a trip, it’s always exciting to include experiences and sights that are unique to that specific time of year. For those interested in visiting Okinawa in July, we present the latest information, events, and recommended spots. *Please note that event schedules may change. Check the official websites for the latest information. About Okinawa […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that specific time. In this guide, we’ll introduce you to the August conditions, events, and recommended spots in “Okinawa” for those of you who are interested. *The dates of the events introduced may […]
This time we visited “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which opened next to Toyosu Market on Thursday, February 1, 2024. There are many new experiences to enjoy throughout the day, such as an open-air bath with one of the best bay views in Tokyo and food experiences at restaurants gathered from all over Japan! Let us introduce […]
*Please check the official page for event details. Characteristics of Osaka in June June in Osaka is the rainy season, and while it occasionally rains, the humidity enhances the beauty of Osaka’s nature. The greenery becomes more vibrant, making the city’s parks and gardens even more attractive. The temperature also gradually rises, signaling the arrival […]
If you’re planning a trip, you probably want to include experiences and sights that are unique to that particular time of year. This time, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa in March for those who want to make the most of their visit. *Please note that the dates of the […]
If you’re planning to travel, you’ll want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience at that particular time. This time, we will introduce the January conditions, events, and recommended spots in Okinawa for those of you who feel this way. *Please note that the event dates may change. Please […]
If you plan to go sightseeing, you probably want to include things in your itinerary that you can only see or experience during that particular time of year. In this article, we will introduce the situation in Okinawa in February, including events and recommended spots for those interested. *Please note that the dates of the […]
What is Okinawa Soba? The Origin and History of Okinawa Soba Okinawa Soba is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa Prefecture, as suggested by its name. Its origins date back to the Ryukyu Kingdom era in 1534. Historical records indicate that a Chinese envoy presented “funyu” (Chinese noodle soup) to the Ryukyu King as a […]
If you are going to go sightseeing, you want to incorporate into your itinerary things that you can only see and experience during that time of the year. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in June in Fukuoka for those who are interested in such things. *The schedule of […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
Summary This time, sightseeing in Kanazawa along the “Kaga Hyakumangoku Excursion Route” where you can feel the history of the Edo period ✨ Two chaya district, shrines, samurai residences, Kanazawa Castle, Kenrokuen Garden, etc… I have visited the famous sightseeing spots in Kanazawa! Please take a look at this trip to feel the history and […]
Summary This time I went bar hopping in Okayama and enjoyed local sake and food of Okayama! There are many izakaya near Okayama Station. Okayama prefecture is renowned for its rich history, cultural heritage, and stunning natural scenery. Famous for producing high-quality fruits like peaches and grapes, it’s a perfect spot for sightseeing. Enjoy an […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in Omiya, Saitama Prefecture. It had been a while since my last visit to Omiya, so I was excited to explore the area again. Omiya Station is a major transportation hub with 12 lines passing through, surrounded by shopping malls and dining options, it offers convenience for visitors. […]
Summary This time, we took a 2.5 hour flight from Haneda Airport to ✈️ Okinawa Prefecture! Okinawan gourmet food, awamori, canoeing, American-style bars… a 2-day/1-night trip to enjoy the charms of Kin-cho! 🚗✨ *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 1:00pm richamocha cafe（リカモカ カフェ） First, we came to this […]
Summary A 2-day/1-night solo trip to Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture and the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in Toyama Prefecture. Here is the plan for day 1…On day 1, we went sightseeing in Omachi City, Nagano Prefecture. Omachi City is located in the northwestern part of Nagano and is famous as the gateway to the Nagano […]
Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima) is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea. It is one of the most popular tourist spots in the Seto Inland Sea area, visited by many tourists for its World Heritage Site Itsukushima Shrine, abundant nature, and exquisite cuisine. Here are 10 sightseeing spots that you should visit when […]
Anago (conger eel) -meshi (rice), a specialty of Miyajima, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a local dish also known as a taste of home cooked food in Hiroshima, and has been attracting attention not only from Hiroshima residents but also from tourists from outside the prefecture since it became popular as a Ekiben, a train station bento […]
Hiroshima okonomiyaki is a speciality dish for people in Hiroshima. Hiroshima Prefecture has the highest number of okonomiyaki restaurants per capita in Japan, and when you walk around the city center, you are sure to see one on every street, and in some places, entire buildings are filled with okonomiyaki restaurants. One of the best […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the second day, we went to Matsushima and Sendai! We went to Matsushima to see the spectacular view, and also did some light eating and walking. It was a trip where we ate quite a bit of delicious food along […]
Summary This time we went to Miyagi Prefecture for two days and one night! On the first day, we went to the Kesennuma area to enjoy delicious seafood in the port town.The more I learned about Kesennuma, the more attractive and nice it was. It is easy to get to from Tokyo, so please refer […]
Asakusa and Oshiage are located on the east side of Tokyo, and are home to popular tourist spots such as Senso-ji in Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree in Oshiage, attracting many people from Japan and abroad everyday. In this page, we will introduce in detail the popular areas of Asakusa and Oshiage, including tourist spots and […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya bar hopping in Yurakucho and Shimbashi (Shinbashi), where a drinking alley sprawls beneath the JR train tracks between them. These areas are said to be the districts of Tokyo’s salarymen! I liked the atmosphere, enjoyed drinking while hearing the sound of the train! Please refer to this page, and […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Shinagawa for exploring its unique charm! Shinagawa is a bustling transportation hub with easy access to major train lines and the Shinkansen. This was our first time hanging out in Shinagawa, as we usually only come here for transferring to the Shinkansen. Shinagawa offers a blend of […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in the bustling shopping district of Asagaya! It was my first visit to Asagaya, and I found it to be a very comfortable area that made me want to live there! Starting my hopping journey with my favorite fried food and ending with my beloved Japanese Sake is […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping in Shibuya, a bustling district filled with numerous restaurants! Despite the chilly weather on that day, enjoying hot oden warmed me up and added to the fun of my hopping journey. I hope this page serves as a valuable reference for your trip✨ *Please note that information and […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya bar hopping alone in Ebisu. Ebisu is a popular area known for its stylish vibes and abundance of bars around the station, making it the perfect destination for enjoying drinks! Whether it’s a date, girls’ night out, or any other occasion, Ebisu has something for everyone. I hope this […]
Summary This time, I went to Hoppy Street in Asakusa and enjoyed bar hopping alone! Hoppy street is lined with a lot of retro izakaya shops with Showa era vibes, had so much fun of drinking from the midday! I was very happy to be able to enjoy a glass of Denki Bran, a famous […]
Summary Oimachi, Tokyo, is a lively town only one stop away from Shinagawa Station. Famous for its easy accessibility, Oimachi is lined with various izakayas (Japanese-style pubs) where you can enjoy a bar crawl, and has an atmosphere that blends the traditional with the modern. It is a convenient town with easy access to popular […]
Summary This time, a one-day trip to “Ohmicho Ichiba” and “Higashi Chaya-gai,” which are essential when it comes to sightseeing in Kanazawa! Enjoy fresh seafood unique to Hokuriku and Kanazawa oden for the first time.Both “Higashi Chaya-gai” and “Kazuemachi Chaya-gai” where I strolled around in kimono had a very nice atmosphere ✨ Please refer to […]
Summary This time we stayed at the FAV Hotel in Kagoshima Chuo and enjoyed the nature of Kagoshima with two girls! You can see Sakurajima in various forms, enjoy Kagoshima’s gourmet food, and have a girls’ party at a stylish hotel… It was two days of luxury and plenty of fun. All of these spots […]
Summary I went to Minato 83 Banchi in Numazu Port in Shizuoka Prefecture.We ate a lot of delicious deep-sea fish and took a peek into the secretive world of the deep sea. A must-see for fish lovers! Whether you’re traveling with family, on a date, or alone! These are recommended spots. Please refer to it! […]
Summary This time, three girls stayed at the newly opened “FAV HOTEL Kumamoto” in Kumamoto.We ate a lot of delicious food and had a girls’ night out.This is a hotel where you can have a wonderful time with family, friends, and of course couples! We also introduce some fashionable spots in Kumamoto. *Please note that […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. This is the plan for the second day.Explore Kitagishima by renting a bicycle.Blessed with warm people, I felt sentimental when I left the island✨I definitely want to go back! In addition, we had a great time visiting a recommended confectionery store […]
Summary This time, a day trip to Shinanomachi in Nagano Prefecture to enjoy local cuisine and nature! Shinanomachi can be reached by train from Tokyo in 2 hours and 20 minutes, so it can be enjoyed as a day trip ✨ The water, vegetables, and rice are delicious, and most importantly, the air is delicious! […]
Summary This time we visited Kasaoka and Kitagishima for one night and two days. Here is the plan for the first day.Take a sightseeing train with a very nice design from Okayama Station and get off at Kasaoka Station, where the train stops for a limited time only. After filling our stomachs with popular local […]
Japanese ramen is now available in many countries. You can eat ramen in many places around the world. However, authentic ramen is a little bit different! The flavor of the soup, noodles, ingredients, and other aspects of ramen differ from store to store and from area to area, making ramen a deeply satisfying gourmet experience. […]
“Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai,” which just opened in 2024, is a popular eating spot where you can enjoy various kinds of gourmet foods. In this issue, we introduce six gourmet restaurants in the “Toyosu Menuki Odori” area that are recommended for eating and walking! From salty to sweet, we feature reasonably priced gourmet foods that are […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Summary This time, we took a walk around a sake brewery on Hiroshima’s Saijo Street.The Sake Brewery Street actually has a lot to offer not only to drinkers but also to non-drinkers ✨ On this trip, we will introduce you to spots recommended by locals! All of these spots are within walking distance from each […]
Summary This time, we rented a car and enjoyed a road trip.There were so many places I wanted to visit that I didn’t get around to all of them, so I want to revisit them again.I recommend Okutsu Onsen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary Yamanashi Prefecture, a scenic area near Mt. Fuji, easily accessible from Tokyo, is known as the ‘Fruit Kingdom,’ boasting the largest production of grapes and peaches in Japan. This time, my friend and I drove from Tokyo to Yamanashi, and enjoyed a day trip in Yamanashi! Explore the Yamanashi’s stunning natural beauty and immerse […]
Hiroshima boasts Japan’s No. 1 oyster production, so you can enjoy high-quality oysters that cannot be found in other regions. Hiroshima’s appeal lies in the fact that you can enjoy oysters cooked in ways other than raw or grilled, such as stewed, cooked, or okonomiyaki. You can taste them at local restaurants, but we also […]
Summary This time, my friends and I went to Nishi-Nippori for a one-night stay at a hotel called FAV TOKYO Nishi-Nippori and explored the surrounding spots!After enjoying the wine-focused standing bar, Yanaka Ginza food stroll, and art gallery, enjoy a delicious craft beer at the brewery✨. It was a fun girls’ hotel stay at the […]
What is Fukagawa-meshi (深川めし)? “Fukagawa-meshi” is a local dish originating from the Fukagawa area of Tokyo, which includes today’s Monzen-Nakacho (門前仲町), Kiyosumi-Shirakawa (清澄白河), and Kiba (木場) areas. It has been recognized as one of the 100 local dishes by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. The Fukagawa area once flourished as a fishing town, […]
Edomae sushi is a local cuisine with a long history that originated in Tokyo during the Edo period. It is known as the prototype of today’s nigiri-zushi, and there are a variety of restaurants ranging in price from reasonably priced stand-up restaurants to high-end sushi restaurants. It is a gourmet dish that every sushi lover […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods that originated in Tokyo. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet! Please check out these traditional local gourmet foods that have been loved for a long time and try them for yourself ✨. Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Chanko […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Summary I used a round-trip pass to eat all the gourmet food in Okayama in three days and two nights. Starting with kakioko (Okonomiyaki with oysters), Okayama is home to many exquisite local delicacies such as horumon udon and Kasaoka ramen! The “Round Trip Pass” is a convenient and too-beneficial ticket that allows you to […]
Summary We had a hagi-zake at a place called “Ekinishi,” a collection of standing bars located just outside of Hiroshima Station.I hear that many restaurants are open early in the day, so you can drink at your leisure!Please use it as a reference when choosing a restaurant. *Please note that information and prices listed are […]
Summary This time, we went to Bingo-ochiai Station, an unexplored station in Hiroshima.The station is unmanned, with only one train every 1,2 hours and no station staff, and is tucked away deep in the mountains. It was a nice, quiet station with a sense of history, secretly popular among railroad enthusiasts. I was very satisfied […]
Summary This time, we took the etSETOra to Ohkunoshima Island, famous for its rabbits. This is a luxury trip that also marks my first solo camping debut. This article is about the first day of the event. Please take a look at it for reference! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
In winter, Hiroshima attracts visitors from all over the world with its glittering illuminations and many events that allow visitors to experience Japanese year-end and New Year culture. The winter season comes with cool air and a romantic urban atmosphere. This article details some of the highlights of Hiroshima, from what to wear for winter […]
Summary 東京の中心部にある新宿は、モダンな雰囲気と文化的な魅力を持つ活気あふれるエリア。 新宿御苑や歌舞伎町など有名観光地があり、観光客にとって必見の場所です！ 今回は新宿西口にある思い出横丁で昼から1人ではしご酒！ 昼から営業しているお店は多くありませんが、実は朝から営業しているお店があるんです。今回は３軒のお店を回ったのでぜひ参考にしてくださいね✨ *Please note that the information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Omoide Yokocho, Shinjuku (新宿 思い出横丁) Izakaya area at the west exit of Shinjuku Station This area originated as a black market d
Summary This time, we will be ladling out extremely spicy ramen in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture.Kurashiki has a strong image of the Bikan Historical Quarter with its wonderful scenery, There are also restaurants where you can enjoy extremely spicy ramen! Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time, he loves extremely spicy ramen and makes a hobby of visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, A extremely spicy ramen girl has visited two extremely spicy ramen restaurants! If you like spicy food, please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary […]
Summary Loves extremely spicy ramen and enjoys visiting extremely spicy ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, We introduce two stores recommended by extremely spicyramen girls. If you like spicy food, try it! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Hokkaido Ramen Hasegawa（北海道ラーメン はせ川） The first restaurant we will introduce is this […]
Summary This time, we went to Omotecho Shopping Street, a 6-minute bus ride from Okayama Station.We enjoyed both Japanese and Chinese food, and it was a very enjoyable barhopping experience! Please take a look at it to help you choose a restaurant. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary […]
Summary This time, we had a “Hashigo-zake (Izakaya Hopping)” in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, a sunny place facing the Seto Inland Sea. Unlike the Bikan Historical Quarter, there are three stores in the shopping district with a lively atmosphere where locals gather.All of the restaurants were warm enough for tourists to feel at home. Please take […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships within the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This article is its […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto in Yamaguchi Prefecture using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships in the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This […]
Summary This time, we went on a tour of famous tourist spots in the Miyoshi and Shobara areas of Hiroshima Prefecture by car.Delicious sake souvenirs, great views…it was a fulfilling day. Please refer to this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 9:00am Miyoshi Station（三次駅） This trip starts […]
Fall in Hiroshima is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy nature and scenery due to the pleasant weather. Visitors can enjoy the calm atmosphere of Japan, which is different from the hot and energetic summer. This article details the highlights of a fall trip to Hiroshima, from a description of the weather and […]
Summary This time, we boarded the “SAKUBI-SAKURA” train to Tsuyama in Okayama Prefecture to see cherry blossoms in full bloom.The cherry blossoms had fallen a little, but… the illuminated Tsuyama Castle, the delicious food, and the warm-hearted people of Tsuyama made me want to go back! It was an enjoyable trip that made me want […]
Summary This time, we went on a 2-day/1-night trip to Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefecture’s most popular tourist destinations.In addition to the symbol of Miyajima, Itsukushima Shrine, visitors can enjoy oysters, fried momiji manju buns, and other delicacies.Please refer to it when you visit Miyajima! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to […]
Summary This time, we will introduce our weekend trip to the islands of Kagawa, Day 1 and Day 2.This 3-day/2-night plan leaves Tokyo on Friday night after work or school and spends Saturday and Sunday touring the island. I had an image of islands as being very far away, but it’s much easier than you […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa.The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen noodles […]
Summary This time, I used the “Okayama-Kagawa Wide Pass” (an unlimited-ride ticket that includes JR, ship, and bus services in Okayama, Kagawa, and Shodoshima), which can be purchased via the setowa app, for a 3-day/2-night trip to enjoy the spectacular scenery of Shodoshima and Kagawa. The sea is beautiful, and Kagawa specialties such as somen […]
Summary This two-day and one-night trip will take visitors to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the second day, we walked and explored the Onomichi area.I visited various places where I could fully enjoy Onomichi’s unique atmosphere, from standard sightseeing spots […]
Summary This time, we are going on a 2-day/1-night trip to Onomichi, a city facing the Seto Inland Sea in Hiroshima Prefecture, and Ikuchijima Island in the Seto Inland Sea. On the first day, we rented a car near Onomichi Station and drove along the Shimanami Kaido.Cycling around is a good way to get around, […]
Monjayaki is a local dish of Tokyo known for its sizzling savory aroma, unique combination of runny consistency and crunchy texture. Here we introduce about monjayaki: how to enjoy it, and recommended some restaurants to try it. What is Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き)? Monjayaki is a type of ‘konamono’ (food made with flour) dish, similar to takoyaki […]
Since the Edo period (1603-1868), dozeu nabe has been loved by the common people. With its rich flavor, reasonable price, and abundant nutrition, dozeu nabe has many charms. Here we introduce the characteristics and types of dozeu nabe, actual restaurants, and recommended restaurants. What is Dozeu Nabe (どぜう鍋)? Dozeu (dojo) nabe is a local dish […]
Chanko, known as the meal of sumo wrestlers, is a local dish born in Tokyo. In particular, chanko-nabe, which offers a well-balanced taste of meat, fish, and vegetables, is an attractive nabe dish with a gentle flavor and abundant nutrition. Here we introduce the characteristics of chanko, and recommended restaurants! What is “Chanko”? “Chanko” refers […]
Summary This trip took us to Saijo, Hiroshima Prefecture! This place is famous for its sake breweries.sake brewry offers a set of tastings so you can find your favorite sake ✨ This time, we tasted 15 kinds of sake in one day… A must-see Hiroshima travel plan for sake lovers.Please refer to this page! *Please […]
Summary Sanagi Island in the Seto Inland Sea is also known as Cat Island and is famous for its many cats.This time, the boat trip started in the evening, so we were able to see the sunset just from the boat.The Neconoshima Hostel where we stayed was a unique room with a school motif, and […]
Summary This time, we made a one-day trip to Kagawa Prefecture, famous for its udon noodles.Use your car to enjoy the spots you are interested in.This is a too-luxurious one-day trip to a place that seems to be in the sky, a beautiful sunset, an aquarium, and gourmet food in Kagawa. Please refer to this […]
Table of Contents Summary Hiroshima Prefecture is rich in natural beauty and sunny weather, and its favorable climate provides an abundance of seafood and mountain products.Miyajima (also known as Itsukushima), the small island we visited this time, is located at the westernmost tip of Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine. However,Instead of going […]
Summary This time, we took a cycling trip on the Shimanami Kaido, a 60-km-long automobile-only road connecting Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture.I was having so much fun from the beginning that I ended up rushing through the second half…but cycling is still fun!Because of the steep slope, beginners should not go […]
Saitama Prefecture is dotted with fascinating tourist spots. In this issue, we have compiled a list of three hot spots that are sure to be a hit with enthusiasts. This article will surely make you want to visit them. What is Saitama Prefecture? Saitama Prefecture is located north of Tokyo, about 30 minutes by train […]
Summary This time, I visited Tomonoura, the setting of Ghibli’s “Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea,” and Sensuijima Island, an island so beautiful that even hermits get drunk on it, which is located five minutes away by boat.Explore the harbor and nostalgic streets with a touch of history, and feel the mystery of nature […]
Summary Miyajima is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a small island in Hiroshima Bay and is famous for Itsukushima Shrine, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan. This time, I made a one-person trip to Miyajima to eat and walk in Omotesando Shopping Street, a 350-meter […]
Summary This trip will be to Hiroshima located in the Chugoku region of Japan. This is a one-day plan to visit Takehara, a merchant town called Little Kyoto, and Kure, a port town facing the Seto Inland Sea, by bus and train. We enjoyed good food, a sense of history, a tour of the ship, […]
Summary This time, we spent a day touring Onomichi, one of Hiroshima’s most popular tourist destinations! In the morning, enjoy the 360-degree view of Onomichi from the Onomichi Ropeway. On the way back, we ventured down the mountain while exploring on foot. After filling up on Onomichi’s famous sweets and ramen, rent a bicycle and […]
Summary This time, we will take a day trip to the Seto Inland Sea to visit islands with rich individuality and tourist attractions aboard the SEA SPICA, a sightseeing high-speed cruiser, and a sightseeing cab.The view of the Seto Inland Sea from the cruise ship was spectacular and we were able to fully enjoy the […]
Summary This time, we rented a car in Yamaguchi Prefecture, which is dotted with historical spots, and went sightseeing in Tsunoshima, famous for its photogenic beauty, and Nagato, a place associated with Misuzu Kaneko.Unfortunately, the weather was rainy, but the spots with spectacular views were still beautiful.Next time I will go on a sunny day […]
Summary This time, we visited three restaurants in Shimonoseki, located in the western part of Yamaguchi Prefecture, to enjoy delicious seafood and local sake.From Shimonoseki’s famous puffer fish and whale to oysters and sea urchins! I’ve been eating all kinds of fresh and delicious seafood dishes!Accompanying the dishes are Shimonoseki sake and craft beer! They […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. We will introduce sightseeing in Kojima where you can enjoy mountains, ocean, gourmet food, and […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. This time, we will take a 2-day/1-night road trip to the mountain side of Okayama Prefecture.We were blessed with fine weather, ate a lot of delicious food, went to a hot spring, and had a […]
Summary In this issue, we introduce our plan to enjoy Shimonoseki on the western edge of Yamaguchi Prefecture and across the sea to Moji in Fukuoka Prefecture.It was a happy 2 days and 1 night, eating as much seafood as I wanted. It is wonderful that we can enjoy the trip even without a car. […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture is nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” and is known for its mild climate and low precipitation.Kurashiki is a typical sightseeing spot in Okayama, but I actually recommend Ushimado as well ✨It is said to be the Aegean Sea of Japan, with spectacular spots such as “Kuroshima Venus Road” […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, I went alone to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, which is a famous sightseeing spot and especially popular among tourists. I knew it would always be really nice✨You will definitely […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we are going on a one-day excursion to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, one of the most popular and well-known sightseeing spots. Known as a castle town, transportation hub, and […]
Table of Contents Summary The Seto Inland Sea is the largest inland sea in Japan, surrounded by Honshu and Shikoku, and dotted with approximately 700 islands of various sizes. These islands are easily accessible by ferry or passenger boat, and are visited by many tourists from Japan and abroad. This time, we visited Naoshima and […]
Harajuku, the center of youth culture, is located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo. It is visited by many young people and tourists and is known as a place where various cultures such as fashion, music, and art intersect. Newly opened in Harajuku, Tokyu Plaza Harajuku “Harakado”(“Harakado” below) will open on April 17, 2024 (Wednesday). A rooftop terrace, […]
Summary Ueno, Tokyo, is a vibrant district known for its cultural attractions and beautiful park. Easily accessible from major train stations, it offers a mix of museums, Ueno Zoo, and the iconic cherry blossoms in Ueno Park. Explore diverse cuisines and the bustling Ameyoko shopping street for a delightful taste of Tokyo’s charm! This time, […]
Summary Onna-son is a resort area with beautiful beaches and coral reefs on the west side of the main island of Okinawa. Sightseeing and activities are abundant, and the beauty of nature and the sea are attractive. So this time I stayed at Villa From Okinawa in Onna-son. This is a popular inn where you […]
Zangi, a Hokkaido specialty, is fried chicken that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. With a name unique to Hokkaido, this dish is widely enjoyed at izakaya (Japanese style pubs) and as a home-style dish, and is a gem that symbolizes Hokkaido’s food culture. In this article, we will introduce the […]
Summary Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It is dotted with historical spots and gained popularity when the industrial heritage sites in Hagi were registered as a World Heritage site.Among them, we drove around Iwakuni City, which has many attractions such as Iwakuni Castle and Kintaikyo Bridge, […]
Summary Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It is dotted with historical spots and gained popularity when the industrial heritage sites in Hagi were registered as a World Heritage site. This time, using the Yamaguchi Central Pass (a round trip pass), we took a bus tour of […]
Summary A two day and one night trip to Chatan, an area where you can enjoy a tropical resort.This is a popular area with a strong American flavor due to the proximity of an American military base. The hotel we stayed at was very comfortable and I highly recommend it! The Okinawan pig breed shabu […]
What is Soup Curry? Since becoming a full-fledged trend in Sapporo in the 1990s, “Soup Curry,” a specialty of Sapporo, has remained a staple gourmet dish. Here we introduce everything about soup curry, including how it differs from Japanese classic/regular curry rice, the history of soup curry, and recommended restaurants! Curry Rice vs Soup Curry […]
Hokkaido boasts many delicious gourmet foods made from agricultural and livestock products grown in its magnificent nature and fresh seafood. Hokkaido has many local ramen dishes named after the regions in which they are located, and three of them are famous: Sapporo’s miso ramen, Hakodate’s salt ramen, and Asahikawa’s soy sauce ramen, also known as […]
Jingisukan is a local dish of Hokkaido, known for its lamb and vegetables grilled in a special dome-shaped pan. This dish is a favorite gourmet dish of the locals, perfectly suited to Hokkaido’s cold climate, where the succulent flavor of the meat and the sweetness of the vegetables can be enjoyed hot and fresh. What […]
Butadon (pork bowl), now famous nationwide for Japanese people, is a local dish of Obihiro City, Hokkaido. The combination of rice and pork tossed with sauce is a perfect match and stirs up one’s appetite. Don’t miss this page as we introduce the history of butadon, as well as recommended restaurants! What is Butadon (pork […]
Tokyo Station has so much to offer that it would be a shame to pass it off as just another station. There’s shopping, dining, souvenir shopping – you name it, you can do it. In this article, we will introduce you to some of the places to visit in Tokyo Station, both inside and outside […]
Summary This time, I went bar hopping alone in Oji, located in Kita-ku, a northern part of Tokyo. It is an area located right next to Saitama Prefecture. I enjoyed drinking from noon. There were many delicious yet inexpensive bars around the area, and additionally, some are open from the morning, so I’m sure that […]
Summary This time, I went on a solo trip to Obihiro city, Tokachi area in Hokkaido! Known for their agricultural richness and delectable food specialties, Tokachi area is often referred to as the “breadbasket of Hokkaido” due to its diverse crops. Obihiro city is renowned for its delicious local dishes such as butadon (pork bowl) […]
Summary This time, I went to Ningyocho, a traditional old town area, for solo bar hopping! The total bill for the two shops was 4,350 yen and both izakayas are very close to the station and are very affordable! The yakiton (grilled pork on skewers) and other pork horumon (offal) were just too good✨ *Please […]
Summary I went bar hopping alone in Nakameguro! Known for its wide variety of gourmet and fashion shops, Nakameguro is a modern yet comfortable area. This time, I decided to pick up an Okinawan izakaya in Nakameguro to experience a taste of Okinawa in central Tokyo since I love Okinawa (Japan’s southernmost prefecture), but haven’t […]
Summary During my solo trip to Setouchi region, coastal areas located western Japan, I went bar hopping in Imabari, Ehime to enjoy some drink✨ I visited 2 izakaya shops and then finished off with eating Imabari local ramen! I am so satisfied with enjoying local food! Look at my solo bar hopping journey, and I […]
Summary During my stay in the Setouchi region, I went bar hopping alone in Onomichi City, Hiroshima! Since my hotel was conveniently located near the station, all the shops I visited were also near the station. Because I had been cycling and felt tired, indulging in tasty food and drinks was very enjoyable! Onomichi City […]
Summary Kasaoka Islands in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture, form a cluster of 31 islands in the Seto Inland Sea. This time, I visited two of them: Manabe-shima Island and Shiraishi-jima Island, alone! I was blessed with the weather that only the Seto Inland Sea can offer, and the sound of the waves soothed me throughout […]
Summary This time, my friend and I visited Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers, which has been attracting a lot of attention and gaining popularity recently. We stayed at the newly opened hotel called FAV TOKYO RYOGOKU and explored around the hotel area! Please take a look at it for your reference✨ *Please note that […]
Summary I’ve been to Egota Station for a ladder drink ☺️ For drinks, yakitori, stewed motsu, and seafood dishes are served! I’m so happy to have a good place to drink 💓 *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary Hishakaku Egota Basho（飛車角 江古田場所） The first restaurant we came to […]
Summary This time, my friend and I went bar hopping in Koenji from noon time! All the three shops we visited were delicious and highly recommended! Koenji is popular as a gathering place for subculture lovers. Koenji has more bars than we expected and there are still many places we are interested in, so we […]
Summary Jujo Station is located next to Akabane Station, but it’s not as widely recognized compared to Akabane. Despite this, it offers excellent transportation accessibility and exudes a cozy, old-town charm. This time, I went to Jujo for bar hopping alone! There are so many shops nearby station where you can enojoy dirnking while experience […]
Summary Kokusai-dori in Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, is a bustling shopping street in Naha City, lined with stores and restaurants and popular among tourists. It is a lively street where visitors can enjoy local goods and international brands.This time, we changed into traditional Okinawan clothing and went for a walk, had a Christmas party at […]
Summary Motobu Town is famous for the earliest cherry blossom festival in Japan, and is a popular tourist destination as an area rich in nature, including Mt. Yaetake, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, and Minna Beach, which boasts one of the clearest beaches in Japan.It was a relaxing and peaceful trip, healed by nature […]
Summary This time, I went to Nakano and enjoyed bar hopping alone for the first time in my life! Nakano is an area rich in entertainment spots, especially famous for Nakano Broadway, a mecca for anime and manga culture lovers, attracting many locals and foreigners. Additionally, there are plenty of restaurants and bars open until […]
Summary This time, my friend and I explored Kinshicho, an area near Tokyo Skytree. We enjoyed bar-hopping to three izakayas offering seafood, skewers, fried dishes and so on! All of the shops we visited are located near the station and offer delicious and inexpensive options, making it perfect for bar hopping! Please take a look […]
Summary Kameido, located in eastern Tokyo, 10 min away from Akihabara station by train, is renowned for its beautiful Kameido Tenjin Shrine, famous for its stunning wisteria flowers blooming in spring. Kameido is Tokyo’s oldtown having many shopping streets around station, where you’ll find shops offering local taste like gyoza (dumplings) and offal. This time, […]
Summary Ikebukuro, one of Tokyo’s three subcenters alongside Shinjuku and Shibuya, is a vibrant commercial and entertainment district renowned for its bustling hub offering nightlife, shopping centers, and cultural attractions! This time, I went bar hopping in Ikebukuro starting from noon since many shops are open during the daytime! Check out this page for some […]
Summary Harmonica Yokocho, in the fashionable town of Kichijoji, is a charming alleyway with traditional izakayas, just a short walk from Kichijoji Station. It’s a lively spot, popular among locals and visitors, offering both stylish and retro-style bars. With narrow lanes and a cozy atmosphere, it’s perfect for exploring Japanese nightlife and enjoying local dishes […]
Summary Kita Senju, located in northern Tokyo, is easily accessible from Tokyo Station via the JR Joban Line and the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, making it convenient for travelers to explore. While not as well-known as other areas, Kita Senju boasts charming local markets, offering a glimpse into everyday Japanese life. One unique feature is […]
Kusatsu Onsen is a popular hot spring tourist destination that has been ranked No. 1 in the hot spring ranking. Visitors can stroll through the hot spring town centering on Yubatake (hot water field), a symbol of Kusatsu, where they can feel the hot spring atmosphere, and experience the unique hot spring culture.
Summary This time, my friend and I went bar Hopping together! We visited Tateishi, known for its retro Showa-era neighborhoods like Drinking Alley and Nakamise Shopping Street, making it one of the most unique places we’ve ever been to! Going bar hopping alone is enjoyable, but it’s even more fun when done with friends! We […]
Summary This time, I went izakaya hopping in Akabane, the mecca for bar hopping, and visited three shops. I enjoyed shochu, a traditional Japanese distilled spirit, and delightful food! ✨ Shochu is one of my favorites that I drink all the time, but I never knew there were so many ways to enjoy it – […]
Looking for a Kyoto itinerary beyond the usual temples? This 2-day trip covers Miyama's thatched-roof villages, Amanohashidate's famous sandbar, fresh seafood at Maizuru port, and the charming boat houses of Ine — all reachable from Kyoto Station by bus or car.
Summary Take a train at Tokyo Station, and in just over 30 minutes, you’ll arrive at Noge, a perfect destination for izakaya hopping! Noge in Yokohama, Kanagawa, is famous for its lively izakayas and charming retro-style streets, offering a unique and nostalgic experience with traditional Japanese dishes and diverse drink selections. This time, I explored […]
Summary Nestled in northern Tokyo, Akabane welcomes visitors with its excellent transport links, including JR and subway connections, ensuring easy access for exploring the city. The area is renowned for its vibrant shopping streets, diverse culinary scene, and a local atmosphere that provides a distinctive Tokyo experience, offering a unique blend of tradition and modernity! […]
Summary Itoman-shi, which we visited this time, is located in the southern part of Okinawa and is attractive for its beautiful beaches and historical sites! It is popular among tourists as an area where local culture and nature can be fully enjoyed.We stayed at the Southern Beach Hotel & Resort Okinawa, a one-minute walk from […]
Summary This trip is a girls’ trip where we enjoyed Okinawa near Naha! Naha-shi is the central city of Okinawa’s main island, and is full of attractions such as Shuri Castle and Kokusai Street. It is an attractive area where tradition and newness coexist. Enjoy marine activities in the extremely beautiful Okinawa sea, eat Okinawa’s […]
Summary This time, I went to Ishigaki Island in Okinawa and enjoyed a lot of gourmet food. Ishigaki Island is known for its beautiful coral reefs and crystal clear waters, and is a popular tourist spot for its historic landmark, Ishigaki Castle, and the spectacular view of Kabira Bay. Since I came to Ishigaki Island, […]
Asakusa is one of Tokyo's most popular neighborhoods, packed with temples, street food, kimono experiences and traditional shopping streets. My friend and I spent a full day exploring Asakusa in kimono, riding a rickshaw, eating our way through Nakamise Street and discovering hidden spots. Here is our recommended itinerary plus extra tips for getting the most out of your Asakusa visit.
Nikko City in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the leading tourist destinations in Japan, with convenient access from Tokyo. It is attracting attention not only from within Japan but also from overseas tourists interested in Japanese culture. In addition to historical spots such as Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is registered as a World Heritage site, […]
We spent a full day exploring three of Shibuya's most popular commercial facilities – Shibuya Scramble Square, Shibuya PARCO, and Miyashita Park. We discovered a different side of Shibuya beyond the famous crossing, enjoying lunch, shopping, and even some afternoon drinks. Follow our day plan to get the most out of these three spots.
Summary Oarai, located in Ibaraki is a coastal town known for its scenic beaches, fresh seafood, and the iconic Oarai Isosaki Shrine. With its tranquil atmosphere, visitors can enjoy seaside strolls, explore the local fish market, and experience the cultural charm of this beautiful coastal destination! This time, my friend and I decided to visit […]
Kawagoe in Saitama Prefecture is one of the easiest day trips from Tokyo, just 30 minutes by train. Known as Little Edo for its preserved warehouse district and Toki no Kane bell tower, the town is packed with sweet potato treats, traditional candy shops, a famous shrine for matchmaking, and local sake tasting spots. Here is our full-day itinerary covering the highlights.
Yanesen, a combination of three neighborhoods (Yanaka, Nezu, and Sendagi), is one of Tokyo's best-preserved old town areas. With quiet temple lanes, Nezu Shrine's tunnel of torii gates, the retro Yanaka Ginza shopping street, and hands-on experiences like Maneki-neko painting, a half-day stroll through Yanesen feels like stepping into a slower, older side of Tokyo.
Summary Following the first part, the second part and the second day, we enjoyed active sightseeing while enjoying Okinawa’s unique gourmet food! Okinawa is famous for this! While keeping in mind the points that Okinawa is famous for, we also happened to come across a wine that tasted so good that we went to buy […]
Summary This time, Rena and I stayed at La’gent Stay Shin Sapporo, which had its grand opening in July 2023🤗It is directly connected to JR Shin Sapporo Station and Shin Sapporo Subway Station, making it easily accessible, and the rooms are modern and relaxing. We had a delicious dinner, watched a baseball game, shopped at […]
The Boso Peninsula is a peninsula located in eastern Chiba Prefecture, surrounded by Tokyo Bay and the Pacific Ocean. The area is rich in nature and has a resort-like atmosphere. The Boso Peninsula is home to many attractive sightseeing spots, such as gourmet foods filled with the bounty of the Pacific Ocean, spectacular views that […]
Summary This time I visited JR Fujisawa station! I had a drink alone at Machinuka, which I was curious about, located at the south exit of the station 🍥. There were so many delicious dishes on the menu that I couldn’t resist ordering a lot 🤤. The combination of gyoza and highball is great! For […]
For this trip, we hiked Mt. Takao in western Tokyo, enjoyed autumn foliage, and ate our way through tororo soba and Tengu-yaki. This guide covers Trail 1 from base to summit, cable car options, what to eat, and tips for first-time hikers.
A local team member's day trip to Sumatakyo Gorge in Shizuoka, featuring the Dream Suspension Bridge, handmade soba, Kawane tea, and a free onsen footbath. Plus practical tips on Mt. Fuji viewpoints, Shizuoka food, and seasonal highlights.
Summary I have the desire to explore a part of Tokyo I haven’t discovered yet, so me and my friend took a stroll in the old town area! We hope this page will be useful for your trip planning:) *Please not that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 12:50pm Asakusa Station […]
A complete guide to things to do in Hakone — from riding the Odakyu Romance Car to soaking in hot springs. Follow our team's day-trip itinerary through Hakone-Yumoto's shopping street, soba restaurants, the Open-Air Museum, a footbath cafe, and a forest day spa, plus tips on seasonal highlights and the Hakone Free Pass.
Summary Check out this Choshi, Chiba trip plan! Enjoy tasty seafood and beautiful Pacific Ocean views in nature. Hope it helps with your travel plans:) *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 07:30am Tokyo Station It takes about 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Choshi by “Shiosai” limited express […]
Chichibu and Nagatoro in Saitama are just an hour from central Tokyo by limited express. From riverside rock formations and river boat rides to handmade soba, shrines with centuries of history, and seasonal flowers, this area packs a surprising amount into a single day trip. Here's our firsthand itinerary covering both towns.
Summary This time, we went out to Ryogoku, the city of sumo wrestlers ✨! As we stepped out of the station, witnessing sumo wrestlers casually strolling about made it feel like stepping into a different world 🎶. For more details, please check this page! *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time I stayed at the new FAV Hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido 😊! The artistic rooms were very stylish and nice 🎨💕 We also experienced the luxury of being able to book sushi in the hotel 🤤🍣. We also visited other popular Hakodate spots and had two days full of food and sightseeing 🥰🛩. Please […]
A personal ramen shop hopping adventure through northern Tokyo, visiting three very different ramen restaurants near Ohanajaya, Asakusa, and Higashi Jujo stations. From creamy chicken paitan to classic soy sauce bowls, each stop has its own character.
Summary This time we rented a car and drove around Kasaoka and Fukuyama 🚗✨. Stylish cafes, grocery stores, and a night at a special inn 🥰. We ate delicious food and visited many fashionable spots 👭💖. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 10:30am Fukuyama Station（福山駅） We start from […]
Summary I came all the way to Hiroshima 🚅. This time, we went to a place called Fukuyama in Hiroshima! I was happy to see the famous restaurants where locals gather and the snacks that can only be found in Fukuyama 😌✨. And of course, okonomiyaki! LOL *Please note that information and prices listed are […]
Summary This time, I went to Gotanda to have a drink at ❣️2. All the restaurants are very cosy and have a wide variety of food menus as well as alcohol menus! I had a hard time deciding what to order, but I just ordered what I wanted to eat as per my desire 😆! […]
Summary This time, two girls went to Monzennakacho to have a drink! We went to 3 restaurants and all of them are close to the station and the food and drinks are too good! Please take a look at our selection of stores 🤍. *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. […]
Summary This time, I had a solo hashigo-zake in Takadanobaba 🥰. It was my first time drinking alone, and I went to three different restaurants! My impression of Takadanobaba is that it is a town where men and women of all ages gather and everyone seems to be having a good time! All three restaurants […]