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Best Yakiniku in Osaka: 4 Recommended Kobe and Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku Shops!

Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Yakiniku

Getting yakiniku in Osaka, Japan's foodie town, is one sure way to make your trip incredibly special! Wagyu beef is famous in Japan and overseas for its beautiful fatty marbling. It has become practically synonymous with high-class beef! The shops we will introduce today are known for serving some of the best Japanese Black Beef, Kobe Beef, Matsusaka Beef, Sendai Beef, and even Halal Red Beef. You can try Japanese beef from all over the country as yakiniku in Osaka! Check the menus for great prices, and for coronavirus measures implemented at each shop.

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Sendai And Matsushima Hotels
10 Best Aomori Hotels Conveniently Located Near Major Sightseeing Spots!

Aomori, Hirosaki And Hachinohe Hotels
Rikuro Oji-san: Osaka’s Favorite Jiggly Gourmet Cheesecake!

Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Cakes
Recommended Attractions: 5 Cool Things to Do Near Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi, Uji Other Sightseeing
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Ikebukuro
Avoiding the Crowds: Check Out These ‘Undertouristed’ Areas Near Tokyo!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Forests & Mountains

Japan Has An Incredible Traditional-Style Starbucks in This Rustic Town

Saitama Suburbs Other Cafes and Sweets

Kawagoe is a town not far from Tokyo, but a lot of people simply call the city “Little Edo.” That’s because the scenic townscape evokes an authentic image of Japan’s feudal past and Kawagoe has played a central role as a merchant town from the late Edo period to the Meiji era (1800 to 1900). Many of the old warehouses still line the streets, making you feel like you’ve fallen through a crack in time as you stroll by. In a curious, intriguing case of “traditional meets modern,” one of those old warehouses is home to Starbucks, possibly the world’s most famous coffee shop chain! Why not have a “Tall” of your favorite brew in an authentically Japanese building? You won’t find a Starbucks like that anywhere else in the world, that’s for sure!

Dining in Tokyo: 4 Late-night Dinner Spots in Asakusa!

Asakusa Yakiniku
Great Food With a View: Top 4 Restaurants You Won't Forget in Omotesando, Tokyo

Shibuya Other Sightseeing
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Spring
These Are Japan’s Top 30 Best-Selling Beauty Products (And Where to Find Them!)

Shibuya
Thoughts of a Sunnier Time: 5 Japan Expats Share Their Top Summer Food Selections

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Summer
Inside 'Nazuki' - Tokyo Tsukiji's Newest Seafood Restaurant! Traditional Cuisine Meets Cutting-Edge Technology

Tsukiji Other Japanese Food

[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience

Anyone from pros, to amateurs, to people who've never cosplayed before can jump into Studio Crown in Akihabara to experience a professional level of cosplay that's both easy and affordable! Recently LIVE JAPAN took the opportunity to check them out!

Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture
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Shinagawa Adventure Activities
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
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Arcades

Shibamata: Snacking and Sightseeing in Tokyo’s Old Edo Neighborhood

Shibamata / Kita-Senju / Kameari Old Towns (Shitamachi)

Among Tokyoites, Shibamata is known as the city’s most nostalgic neighborhood, a place with a warm atmosphere that lets you forget the hustle and bustle of the metropolis for a while. It’s a “shitamachi,” one of Tokyo’s old towns that still bear a close resemblance to Edo, one that has a special place in the heart of many a Japanese person. The long-running TV film series “Otoko wa Tsurai Yo,” or it’s tough being a man, was filmed here as the main protagonist’s much-beloved home. The center of the neighborhood is dominated by the magnificent Shibamata Taishakuten, a Buddhist temple founded in 1629. Beautiful sculptures and a calm Japanese garden invite to a leisurely sightseeing stroll. The approach to the temple is a scenic street – a lot livelier than the tranquil temple - dotted with numerous shops, stalls, and restaurants, selling delicacies typical for the area such as una-ju (eel on rice in a lacquered box), kusa dango (mugwort dumplings), and senbei (rice crackers). Located in Tokyo’s northeast, Shibamata is a mere 30-minute train ride away from popular Asakusa, offering an entirely different taste of Tokyo’s old days.

Day Trip Around Nikko! Get the Most out of Nikko's Famous Sightseeing Spots and World Heritage Site on the Hato Bus!

Nikko Cultural Heritage Sites
Lake Biwa Hotels: 5 Top Accommodations and Resorts in Shiga Prefecture!

Otsu, Kusatsu Hotels
3 Best Hotels in Kobe, Japan with Amazing Views of Kobe Bay!

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Hotels
Crazy Cheap but Crazy Quality: The Shopping Secret to Japan’s Home Appliances on a Budget

Electronics Stores
Japanese 101: Helpful Phrases to Know Before Going Shopping for Clothes

Clothing Stores
Solo Traveling: Enjoying a Tasty Night Out in Tokyo!

Shinjuku Other Japanese Food

3 Famous Ramen Shops in Yamagata - Japan's "Ramen Prefecture"!

Surrounding Areas Of Yamagata Ramen

Described as "a treasure house of local ramen", each area of Yamagata Prefecture has its own unique style of ramen. Yamagata has led the nation for three consecutive years in their consumption of ramen while eating out, according to the 2017 Ministry of Internal Affairs and Family Survey. Yamagata ramen is really something! In this "prefecture of ramen," the competition is especially fierce in Nanyo CIty. There is a wide variety of shops, beginning with "that" famous shop noted for its karamiso [spicy miso]. In this article, we will introduce three ramen shops in Nanyo City that are known for their Akayu Ramen which takes its name from the former name of the area.

'Way Too Sweet!' What 5 Japanese Living Abroad Really Think About Green Tea Culture

Harajuku Tea Ceremonies
Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge Tour: Vibrant Views From the World’s Longest Suspension Bridge!

Himeji, Akashi Landmarks
'Japanese People Are so Different at Rush Hour!' 8 Things That Shocked Foreign Visitors
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Choya Kyoto: Making Traditional Umeshu Plum Wine and Ume Syrup at Kyoto's Specialty Shop

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Food Shops
How is This Station So Hard to Exit?! Mastering Tokyo Ueno Station to See the Sights

Ueno

Tokyo to Shirakawa-go: These Budget Bus Tickets Take You To Japan’s Stunning Top-Rated Places!

Landscapes

Getting from Tokyo to Shirakawa-go is at the top of many visitors' lists. In fact, Japan’s Chubu region is a popular destination among visitors looking to get the quintessential Japanese experience! The region is divided into four areas that are packed with the traditional sights you’re looking for during your trip. ・In the Matsumoto/Kamikochi area, discover the magnificent Matsumoto Castle, a national treasure, and the superb views that spread out nearby. ・The Hida-Takayama/Shirakawa-go area is home to the quaint thatched roof village of Shirakawa-go, a World Heritage site. ・In the Kanazawa area, you can visit Kenrokuen Garden, one of Japan’s three most famous gardens, plus a samurai village. ・And in the Toyama area, you can find the spectacular Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route, which is literally carved through the snow when spring comes. Here we’ll introduce the most recommended sightseeing spots in the Chubu region by area. We will also share how to see the region on a budget, using the best bus passes that’ll help you to visit those places right from Tokyo’s Shinjuku bus terminal.