Eat & Drink
What you really want on a trip is the local food. We thoroughly cover the restaurants and food streets locals love, all visited in person! A collection of recommended spots well worth the trip.
Experience bliss at "umbrella", Umeda's cozy underground bar. Savor a wide selection of craft beers and mouthwatering fish & chips in a sophisticated adult atmosphere.
Discover Kawagoe Pudding, the new must-try dessert in Koedo. Creamy, smooth, and perfectly sweet, it's become a local favorite in just 6 years. Enhance your Kawagoe tour with this delightful treat!
Experience the charm of Shimano Coffee Taishō-kan in Kawagoe. This beloved retro cafe offers a nostalgic atmosphere and classic menu, captivating both locals and tourists alike.
Savor Osaka's iconic takoyaki at Wanaka in Shin-Osaka Station. Michelin-recognized, perfectly crispy outside, gooey inside. Your essential Japanese culinary experience before departure.
Experience a slice of 1950s Japan at Cafe Olanda in Osaka's Nipponbashi. Savor expertly roasted coffee in a charming retro atmosphere.
Setsugekka: A tranquil cafe in Tokyo's Todoroki Valley. Savor traditional Japanese sweets amidst seasonal beauty. Experience picturesque scenes and exquisite oshiruko.
Experience Osaka's culinary heritage at Aizuya, the birthplace of takoyaki. Savor Michelin-recognized octopus balls evolving from snacks to refined cuisine over 90 years.
Experience Osaka's finest takoyaki at Michelin-recognized Yamachan. Crispy outside, creamy inside - a flavor explosion with 7 sauce options. A must-try Osaka street food delight!
Explore 'Nishinari Horumon Ready Go,' a lively standing bar in Osaka's Nishinari Ward. Enjoy delicious drinks and food in a nostalgic Showa-era atmosphere, loved by both locals and tourists.
Discover Camel, a hidden gem in Osaka's Nishinari offering a ¥500 nostalgic breakfast with thick toast and a perfectly soft-boiled egg. Open from 7-11 AM daily.