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Dining in Japan

Everything you need to know about dining and drinking in Japan – from where we eat when we visit, places to find more familiar foods or that fit special diets, and guides to Japanese favourites.

Glass of Hoppy

What is Hoppy? Japan’s Unique Beer-Style Drink Explained

11 August 2026

It’s not just a brilliant name; Hoppy is also a much-loved Japanese drink. It starts off virtually non-alcoholic, but that is not the case once you drink it. Let me explain…

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Categories Culture Guides Tags Dining in Japan
bowl of soba full of vegetables in Kawazu Japan

How to Eat More Vegetables in Japan

28 July 2026

One common complaint of people visiting Japan is that the cuisine is devoid of vegetables and they’re craving a fibre fix by day four. But is that true? And if it is, how can you eat more of them? Our guide has all the answers.

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10 Things You Must Eat in Nagoya

19 July 20264 July 2026

Not sure what to eat in Nagoya? Go beyond the obvious – from miso katsu on a skewer to alpaca crepes and cream-filled frog puffs, here are 10 must-try dishes, with exactly where to find them.

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Categories Central Japan Tags Dining in Japan, Nagoya
twisted soba noodles

The Beginners Guide to Soba in Japan

25 May 202615 May 2026

Soba is one of Japan’s best-loved noodle dishes and something you will see everywhere, from tiny train station restaurants to high-end traditional eateries, but it can be a bit confusing. Our guide will help you tell your kare from your kitsune.

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Street in Miyajima at dusk showing lit up cafes and restaurants

11 Places to Eat in Miyajima – At Night

19 July 202630 December 2025

Miyajima teams with places to eat during the day – with dishes like oysters and conger eel must-try dishes, but, if you’re staying overnight at Miyajima, you’ll notice your dining choices drop off – a lot. So, where is open to eat in Miyajima after 6 pm?

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Categories Hiroshima & Western Japan Tags Dining in Japan, Miyajima
Image of a meal in Japan with the words 'low-carb in Japan' over the top

How to Eat Low Carb – or Keto – in Japan

19 July 202625 October 2025
If you’re following a low-carb diet in Japan, you will be able to stick to things fairly easily. A stricter keto diet will be a bit more of a challenge – but it’s definitely not impossible. Here are our tips to keep your carb count down.

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plate of hanton rice showing the egg topping, fried fish and ketchup and tartar sauce

Where to Eat in Kanazawa

8 October 2025

Kanazawa is a big city with lots of foodie options, so where might you want to dine during your trip? Here’s where I went, and a few other options from my list that I didn’t quite have time to make it to – but you might.

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Categories Central Japan Tags Dining in Japan, Kanazawa
bowl of ramen topped with pork and green onions with rice and gyoza

Where to Eat in Hiroshima

19 July 202610 August 2025

Looking for recommendations for restaurants in Hiroshima? Here are all the places I ate on my recent trip, plus a couple of other highly recommended suggestions.

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Categories Hiroshima & Western Japan Tags Dining in Japan, Hiroshima
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