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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.
Vendors from Numazu City will set up a stall at the "Hojo Food Battle" section of the 65th Yorii Hojo Festival in Saitama on May 10, 2026, offering dried fish and horse mackerel fry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A one-day tour at Enoshima on May 17, 2026 combines sea fishing on Sagami Bay with a visit to the Enoshima Aquarium, designed for students from Grade 1 through Junior High Year 3 with hands-on support from professional fishermen.
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.
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.
Sushi Choshimaru restaurants are running a seasonal fair featuring carefully selected ingredients from across Japan, from April 24 to May 22, 2026.
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.
A limited-time pop-up seafood BBQ event called "Yukkuri Robatayaki" opens at the Apita Utsunomiya store outdoor parking lot from May 1 to 31, 2026, featuring oysters sourced from across Japan and over 30 menu varieties.
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.
From April 23 to May 6, 2026, Sogo Yokohama Store's 8th-floor event hall hosts an Early Summer Hokkaido Fair, showcasing seasonal sweets, fresh seafood bento, and eat-in specialties from across Hokkaido.
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.
The popular annual Hokkaido food fair returns to Sogo Hiroshima Store for Golden Week, bringing ramen, seafood, sweets, and crafts from across Hokkaido. The event runs from April 23 to May 6, with the lineup rotating between the first and second halves.
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.
The "Medetai Densha Sachi," Nankai Electric Railway's charming sightseeing train on the Kada Line in Wakayama City, marks its 10th anniversary with a two-day event on April 25 and 26, 2026, featuring a sea bream food marché, train wash experience, kids' uniform photo shoots, and a special 10-yen all-day ride ticket for children.
To mark the 10th anniversary of its rebranding, Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort is offering a special dinner course where guests choose two dishes from 10 main options featuring locally sourced Okinawan ingredients.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Terrace Restaurant at Hilton Narita is holding a "VIVA Western Food Buffet — Melon and Mango Sweets Fair" from April 29 to June 30, 2026, with all-you-can-eat snow crab during Golden Week and a jumbo shrimp fry from May 7. A special all-you-can-eat melon add-on plan is also available.
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.
The all-day dining restaurant Pergola at Nagoya Marriott Associa Hotel is hosting its popular "Spring Hokkaido Buffet – Roast Beef & Dolce –" from March 26 to June 3, 2026, featuring all-you-can-eat boiled crab, roast beef, Hokkaido-style dishes, and seasonal desserts.
Yuamu ryokan in Yumura Onsen, Hyogo Prefecture, is offering a spring gourmet plan from April 1 to June 15, 2026, featuring a full serving of Kasumi Crab, Tajima beef, nodoguro, and a local shrimp comparison tasting.
Sandō Ebi Ebinoya Konpira, a natural shrimp specialty shop on the Konpiragu approach in Kagawa, is releasing a new store-exclusive "Premium Shrimp Cheese Arare Fry" from Sunday, March 29, in limited daily quantities.
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.
Kyukamura Hiruzen Kogen, a highland resort in Daisen-Oki National Park, is offering a free guided outing to cherry blossom spots — including the historic Gaisen Sakura in Shinjo Village and the Kayabe Shrine cherry blossom avenue — for hotel guests starting April 1.
KIHARU Brasserie at Cross Hotel Kyoto is introducing its new spring menu "KIHARU meets Spring 2026" from April 4, 2026, featuring seasonal ingredients like cherry salmon and sea bream paired with fresh herbs, alongside a Kobe beef lunch course and a shift to weekend-only lunch service.
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.
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.
A free real-life escape game exploring the story of Alaska seafood is being held at Yoyogi Park on March 22. Participants who complete the challenge will receive a complimentary Alaska pollock cheese kamaboko.
A special program is planned for March 22 at the Sennan Oyster Festival, held at SENNAN LONG PARK's "Umi no Marché" in Osaka. The day features live stage performances, free oyster soup, local sake tasting, a shell craft workshop, and a food rally.
From May 1 to June 30, 2026, Buffet Dining Prince Marché at Shinjuku Prince Hotel offers a seasonal buffet featuring spice-infused dishes and citrus-based desserts, plus a special Golden Week crab feast.
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.
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.
A practical guide to the Izu Peninsula covering onsen towns, dramatic coastlines, early cherry blossoms, mountain viewpoints, and seafood — with access info from Tokyo.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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 24th Spring Hokkaido Food Fair runs over two consecutive weeks at Kintetsu Department Store Yokkaichi in March 2026, featuring 42 vendors with fresh seafood bento, spring sweets, and ready-made dishes prepared on-site.
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.
Western restaurant Bella Vista on the 40th floor of Hotel New Otani Tokyo is adding two spring dishes to its menu from March 10, 2026 — white asparagus fritto and a sakura shrimp spaghettini.
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 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.
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.
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.
Starting March 1, 2026, HOSHINOYA Okinawa offers a revamped spring menu for its "Ryukyu Gastronomia — Bellezza" dinner course, featuring Okinawan shellfish and seaweed elevated through Italian culinary techniques and inspired by the traditional Ryukyuan philosophy of healthful eating.
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.
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.
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 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.
A six-day Shizuoka Fair showcases premium local products from the prefecture, featuring sakura shrimp, fresh strawberries, and regional specialties at 14 Queens Isetan stores across the Tokyo metropolitan area from February 18 to 23.
Yokohama Hakkeijima SeaParadise is hosting a special wakame seaweed harvest experience from March 1 to March 31, 2026, where visitors can learn about blue carbon and enjoy this seasonal spring delicacy.
Marumaru Higashinihon in Saitama City hosts a special fair featuring specialty products from Nyuzen Town, Toyama Prefecture, including steamed oysters prepared with deep seawater and fresh-cut tulips. The event takes place on February 14-15, 2026.
A new Italian restaurant featuring seasonal seafood and afternoon tea-style desserts is set to open at HOTEL AO KAMAKURA, offering stunning ocean views and cuisine by a chef trained in Italy.
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.
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.
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 new standing-style seafood rice bowl restaurant, THE Ryoshidon, has opened at Kawasaki Dice just 1 minute from Kawasaki Station. Offering lightning-fast service with bowls served in 30 seconds, generous portions, and prices starting from ¥680.
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.
Experience Sado Island's winter delights in Niigata City! The second Tabisuru Sado Festival features local cuisine, sake tasting, ferry tours, and special behind-the-scenes experiences at the Sado Kisen Terminal.
MD Holdings introduces Tai no Aburi-yaki, a premium seafood snack combining three varieties of sea bream with a sweet, savory glaze and aromatic charred finish. The product launches nationwide on March 2, 2026.
Kyukamura Kesennuma Oshima launches a new buffet plan featuring grilled Sanriku seafood, including oysters, scallops, and crab, available from February 1 to April 10, 2026.
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.
From January 28 to February 2, 2026, SPANISH DINING Rico brings authentic Spanish dishes featuring premium ingredients like Etajima oysters to the GINZA Stage at Ginza Mitsukoshi.
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.
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.
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.
Saga Tamaya department store presents a 7-day product fair featuring carefully selected specialties from Japan's snow country regions, including Hokuriku, Shinetsu, and Michinoku, from January 22 to 28, 2026.
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.
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.
A rare oyster shack in Maizuru offering natural oysters harvested by free divers from Maizuru Bay has begun its seasonal operation for winter 2025.
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.
Freshness Burger introduces two limited-edition burgers featuring Hokkaido snow crab and rich cream croquettes, available from January 21 to February 24, 2026.
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.
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.
A special food market showcasing Shimonoseki's culinary treasures, including fugu, whale, and local specialties, comes to JR Hakata Station Plaza on January 30-31, 2026.
A traveling oyster shack serving fresh seafood from across Japan opens at AEON Mall Ogaki on January 17. First 10 groups daily receive complimentary crab miso shell grills during the 6-day opening event.
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.
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.
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 stay experience launches in Yobuko, one of Japan's three major morning markets. Opening from January 16 to 30, 2026, Nakao Jinroku HOTEL and facilities unite food, lodging, and sauna for an immersive harbor town exploration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kobe Portopia Hotel presents a special dining event featuring shrimp dishes across seven restaurants from January 7 to February 28, 2026. The New Year Shrimp Bliss Warm Gourmet Dinner celebrates the auspicious ingredient with chef-crafted menus.
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 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.
Enjoy Noto's fresh seafood and support recovery efforts through this special BBQ event featuring crab, oysters, and local delicacies at special prices. From January 9 to February 1, 2026.
Umiterasu Nadachi Roadside Station in Joetsu City, Niigata hosts a seasonal winter festival featuring snow crab and yellowtail. Enjoy live crab tasting challenges, yellowtail butchery shows, limited-edition seafood dishes, and special accommodation packages from December 27, 2025, through February 28, 2026.
Shimoda Prince Hotel is launching a special accommodation plan ahead of the Kawazu-zakura cherry blossom festivals. The hotel is ideally located between two renowned cherry blossom viewing areas in Kawazu Town and Minami-Izu Town, offering guests a creative Japanese-Western dinner course featuring local Shimoda ingredients including golden eye snapper.
Shimoda Prince Hotel launches a limited-time winter accommodation package combining visits to the Tsumekizaki Narcissus Festival with traditional stone-grilled hotpot dining, available from December 20, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
A popular winter-only event featuring charcoal-grilled oysters and seafood returns to Hattori Ryokuchi Park in Toyonaka, Osaka, running from January 15 to March 1, 2026.
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 nine-room small luxury hotel opens in Hashidate, Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, celebrating the region's Kitamaebune ship heritage with locally sourced cuisine and renovated traditional architecture.
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 new exclusive live crab specialty restaurant opens in Azabu, featuring expert chefs preparing fresh crab right before your eyes in completely private dining rooms.
A new seafood specialty restaurant "Shibahamaichiba" opens at BLUE FRONT SHIBAURA on September 1, 2025, featuring customizable seafood bowls and Ippudo-supervised oyster ramen.
Discover the best izakayas in Fukuoka, from traditional ramen-focused establishments to fresh seafood specialists. This guide covers 15 must-visit spots where locals and tourists alike enjoy authentic Japanese pub culture with regional specialties.
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 conditions, events, and recommended spots in October in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
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 conditions, events, and recommended spots in March in Hokkaido for those who wish to do so. To learn more about […]
Hokkaido is famous for its magnificent nature and delicious food, but there are actually many unusual tourist spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. This article introduces some unique spots that can only be found in Hokkaido. If you are interested in traveling outside of the standard spots, please check it out! To learn […]
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 […]
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 planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for July in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. *Please note that […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for December in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
“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, […]
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 […]
If you’re planning to go sightseeing, including seasonal activities unique to that time of year in your itinerary is ideal. In this issue, we introduce essential travel information for February in Hiroshima, including weather, appropriate fashion, key events, and recommended spots, catering to those interested in experiencing the uniqueness of the season. To learn more […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 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 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) […]
豊洲市場（Toyosu Market）とは? Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s kitchen where tuna and other marine products and vegetables are gathered. Various foods are sold and purchased here, and food and beverages are delivered to supermarkets and restaurants. Although it is basically a place for vendors, there are also restaurants, shopping spots, and programs for general tourists to enjoy, […]
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 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, 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 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 […]
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 […]
Summary This time, we rented bicycles at Tateyama Station for a one-day trip around Tateyama City! It was a fun cycling trip with great weather 🚲 I enjoyed the history, food and nature! Spring, summer, fall and winter (too cold in winter…?) Please refer to the Tateyama trip that you can enjoy~❗️ *Please note that […]
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 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 […]