Japan takes its food seriously. That is, they take pride in the food that they offer. As such, the restaurants in Japan are varied and many. You’re never to be hard-pressed to find a delicious place to eat. Especially in the main cities you’re likely to find restaurants of all varieties and sizes open until late hours. Depending on where you go, different places have their own specialties that you can try!
Tokyo was even announced to be the city with the most Michelin starred restaurants in the world. There are so many varieties of food in the busy city including French, Chinese, Korean, and of course, Japanese. Street food more akin to food stalls can be found, with delicious morsels to try, depending on where you go. Takoyaki and karaage (Japanese fried chicken) are the most common street foods you can find. On the opposite side of the spectrum are world-renowned restaurants where you can experience five-star dining.
Each are unique and delicious in their own way, and the choices and selection of places to try out are many.
The most popular places fill up quickly with reservations, so knowing where you want to go well in advance is a benefit. Some places require at least a three month in advance reservation, and even then it’s not guaranteed! But with so many other equally amazing places, including places that are hidden and less-known, it’s also almost guaranteed you’ll find a place you like just as much.
Each prefecture and region in Japan have special foods and dishes that they are known for. It may be interesting to discover what that is, in each place that you visit in Japan. While places like Tokyo and Osaka are known for having a lot of variety, and having amazing foods, it is also worth looking into specialities of other places and discovering some unique and rarer dishes. In addition to food, people that enjoy trying famous Japanese sake might be interested in visiting Niigata, Toyama, or even Hiroshima. Those who might consider themselves a whiskey connoisseur if you will, might be pleased to know that Japan actually produces some lovely, high-end whiskey. Consider heading to a distillery in Tokyo or Osaka, and taking a tour while sampling the drinks.
No matter where you look or go in Japan, there are so many options for great food. From the most exclusive and famous restaurants, to hidden treasures that serve their dishes with simple elegance, Japan has it all.