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.
Enjoy stylish yet casual creative dishes and wine at akari, a cozy bistro just 5 minutes from Kawaramachi Station in Takamatsu.
Enjoy authentic Sanuki udon at Sanuki Mennosuke in central Takamatsu. This local favorite serves handmade noodles, crispy tempura, and regional sake until 1:00 AM.
Honetsukidori is Kagawa’s flavorful local specialty made from grilled bone-in chicken thigh. Discover its crispy skin, bold garlic and pepper seasoning, and the best ways to enjoy it day or night.
Located just a 2-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station in Takamatsu, Goya is a beloved local izakaya offering juicy bone-in chicken and classic izakaya fare in a relaxed, no-frills setting.
A must-visit destination in Kochi, Hirome Market offers local cuisine, vibrant atmosphere, and a unique mix of everyday life and tourism all in one place.
A personal look at how I spend a day at Hirome Market in Kochi—enjoying seared bonito, local sake, and the reasons I keep coming back.
Located in a quiet alley of Matsuyama’s Okaido area, Kamekichi is a hidden izakaya offering homestyle dishes and regional sake. Ideal for solo diners.
Enjoy authentic yakitori and warm service at Torisho, a beloved local spot near Okaido in Matsuyama. Perfect for solo diners and small groups.
Enjoy an authentic yet casual French course lunch at Kakinoki, a cozy neighborhood restaurant just a 3-minute walk from Myoden Station in Ichikawa, Chiba.
Located in Dogo Onsen, “Dogo Pudding” offers adorable sweets like whole-mikan pudding and a cat-themed retro space perfect for a relaxing break.