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As the foodie capital of Japan, Osaka offers wonderful cuisine and nightlife across the city. Outside of the usual Dotombori and Umeda areas, a deeper side of Osaka can be found while exploring other local areas! Discover the real nightlife and foodie culture of Osaka during this Evening Osaka Food Tour, a guided tour of Tenma and Kyobashi. Explore these two areas in intimate groups with amazing food, offering a peek into another side to Osaka at night!

Tenma is a neighborhood known for its enormous shotengai (covered shopping street), Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Street, and the major Shinto shrine: Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Offering a real local feel, you’ll explore busy nightlife consisting of cozy lanes and bars bursting with delicious street food. Meanwhile, the old-fashioned streets of Kyobashi lie to the east of Osaka Station, close to Osaka Castle. Around the Osaka Business Park area, Kyobashi is a drinking spot in Osaka that’s overlooked, where salarymen go after work to let off some steam. Reminding of the 1970s Showa era, its narrow streets are filled with nostalgic restaurants, karaoke joints, and standing bars where you can rub shoulders with locals as you drink the night away! 

With a mix of exploring by foot and dining locally, you’ll get the best of both worlds during this Evening Osaka Food Tour. Dishes vary each night, so you might try all sorts of Japanese foods like sashimi, seasonal vegetables, kushi katsu deep-fried skewers, and more (but we’ll skip okonomiyaki and takoyaki, as you can try these almost anywhere in the Osaka). Throughout the night you’ll eat a full dinner, and dietary restrictions are easily accommodated for with the help of your friendly English-speaking guide! Some of your foodie stops will be at tiny standing bars, serving a range of food and drinks made in-house. During this food tour, you’ll be able to experience the local side of Osaka.

Eat and drink like a local with an Evening in Osaka Food Tour! Explore cozy restaurants and standing bars in the lesser-traveled neighborhoods of Tenma and Kyobashi.

Eat Like a Local: Evening in Osaka Food Tour | byFood

Osaka Prefecture proudly stretches itself across the Kansai region, a modern metropolitan area with some of the best food in Japan. In the wake of Japan opening up to foreign trade, Osaka Prefecture operated as an essential trading hub, where the boisterous capital city of Osaka still overlooks the industrial Osaka Bay to the west. Once a port town but now the third largest city in Japan, the glittering city of Osaka is like Tokyo’s rowdy younger sibling, famous for its laidback nature and slower pace of life. Far less serious than their Tokyoite counterparts, the people of Osaka harbor a widespread love for comedy shows performed in the Kansai dialect, matched with a wild party culture that seems to never sleep. Osaka Prefecture is also the center of the Osaka-Kyoto-Kobe regional trifecta, collectively known as the Keihanshin metropolis area. 

As the capital of Kansai, Osaka is proudly attributed with the creation of two classic Japanese food favorites: okonomiyaki (savory Japanese pancake, “grilled as you like it”) and takoyaki ( molten balls of batter filled with octopus pieces and topped with savory-sweet sauce). Lovingly nicknamed the “Nation’s Kitchen,” Osaka has a loud reputation for high-quality food and so much of it. The region’s obsession with food fuels the local motto, kuidaore, meaning (and encouraging) “to eat yourself into ruin.” You’re spoilt for choice with street food on every corner (kushikatsu deep-fried skewers is a must-try) and izakayas offering all-you-can-eat dining; let alone the number of high-class restaurants serving fresh fugu (pufferfish) and premium wagyu beef. Osaka Castle lies in the heart of the city, while the colorful characters of Universal Studios live on the city’s outskirts, plus all kinds of business, shopping, and nightlife from Namba to Shinsekai, with pockets in-between and beyond.

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Osaka Prefecture is the birthplace of Kansai-style okonomiyaki and many classic Japanese street foods. Centered around Osaka (the prefectural capital), the clash of trade, traditions, and modern technologies contributes to the dynamic energy of this prefecture overlooking Osaka Bay.

Eat and Drink Like a Local: Nighttime Osaka Food Tour

Want to experience the hit Netflix series "Midnight Diners: Tokyo Stories" in real life? Then this Izakaya experience is the best way to see them all and live the true local experience in Tokyo.

Kichijoji is widely known as one of the best places to live in Tokyo, but many don’t know of its local reputation for eclectic little bars and gastropubs. Some are so off-the-grid that even Google Maps doesn’t know of their existence! Most of these tiny bars are located in Harmonica Yokocho (or Harmonica Alley), which started as a flea market after World War II. Now, Kichijoji and Harmonica Yokocho are home to 1950s themed pubs, record-scratching bartenders, horse meat cuisine, and even a bar where the staff drink with you! Bar hopping in Harmonica Yokocho is for sure the best way to explore the winding maze of historic pubs and eateries in Kichijoji.

Each Harmonica Yokocho bar only seats a few people, with some of the smallest seating only seven. No sooner will you have sat down and ordered a drink than you’ll be drawn into the exuberant atmosphere, conversing with talkative locals. Whether or not you speak Japanese, Harmonica Yokocho is the perfect place to strike up a conversation with your neighbors at the bar counter, because even if you don’t know Japanese, our bar hopping tour guide is happy to interpret. Soon, you’ll be cracking jokes and saying “kampai!” like a local.

The trilingual tour guide is something of a local celebrity; every few minutes, somebody recognizes him and calls out his name or claps him on the back. Having lived in Kichijoji for the past couple of years and gotten to know the owners and bartenders of some of the most eccentric and friendly bars in Tokyo, he’s the perfect tour guide to take you bar hopping in Tokyo’s most livable neighborhood, Kichijoji.

Discover eclectic pubs and local Tokyo nightlife by bar-hopping through Harmonica Yokocho, a historic and authentic Japanese drinking alley in Kichijoji, Tokyo.

Local Bar Hopping in Harmonica Yokocho, Kichijoji | byFood

Home to the futuristic capital of Japan, the Tokyo Metropolitan Area is the most populous metropolis in the world and the largest in the country. The bustling central city area of Tokyo consists of 23 wards, while the Greater Tokyo Area spills out onto its prefectural neighbors of Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa. Needless to say, Tokyo is simply enormous, separated into pockets of unique communities that bring the city together as a whole. Step out of the train at a different station and step into a new world, be dazzled by the vibrant city rush of Shinjuku, or wander the open park spaces and galleries of Ueno. From the top of Tokyo Tower, buildings stretch as far as the eye can see, as if the city goes on forever. Yet, every corner is interconnected by Tokyo’s impressive network of subways and train lines, a futuristic marvel that somehow moves millions of people every day. That’s 9 million, to be exact, totaling to 30% of Japan’s entire population living within the Tokyo Metropolis. 

Divided by waterways like the eastern Edogawa River and the Tama River to the south, unique districts with their own subcultures bubble beneath the city’s surface. Whether it's shopping in Shibuya or partying in Roppongi, neon lights and towering skyscrapers are deeply integral to Tokyo’s identity. With a number of big company headquarters producing the latest high-tech toys and creative designs, Tokyo represents a symbol of the future. Science meets outlet shopping on the manmade island of Odaiba, with a view overlooking the sparkling waters of Tokyo Bay. Have the happiest day on earth in Disneyland, or immerse yourself in one of the city’s major museum institutions. All things kawaii in Harajuku contrast the humility of traditional Asakusa, while salarymen help the economy go round, crunching numbers in offices throughout the city. 

Fueled by long nights of drinking sake and eating every type of food your heart could ask for, Tokyo’s fast-paced energy is undeniably infectious. However, the Greater Tokyo Area offers moments of bliss on beaches and mountains amidst the chaos of urban life. As exciting as it is overwhelming, with access to both high and low culture Tokyo offers the best in traditional sights, nightlife, and shopping. And of course, with mouthwatering Japanese food and world cuisine at every turn, it would take multiple lifetimes to explore Tokyo’s thousands of bars and restaurants.

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Spreading as far as Kanagawa, Chiba, and Saitama, the mega-metropolis of the Greater Tokyo Area functions as the country’s futuristic capital, featuring the latest in art, technologies, food, and pockets of every subculture imaginable. 

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For all things cute in Tokyo, the best place to head is undoubtedly Harajuku. To soak up the vibrant food culture of this ultra kawaii neighborhood, join this instalicious food tour in Harajuku, which features some of the most photogenic food in the whole of Japan! 

It’s a great opportunity that offers an intimate tour that gives insight into the weird and wacky atmosphere of Harajuku as you enjoy some of the cutest, funkiest, and most delicious foods you’ll ever witness. Eating a mix of incredibly photogenic foods both sweet and savory, you won’t be able to resist taking photos of these amazing, crazy, and kawaii Tokyo foods in Harajuku!

Exploring on foot, you’ll experience this colorful hub for all things cute and kawaii in Tokyo with the help of a local guide. 
You’ll check out the best of kawaii Tokyo, like cute characters, popping colors, and wonderful food, stopping at 5 destinations to taste some of the wackiest and most Instagram-worthy foods in the city. 

During this Kawaii Tokyo Foodie Tour, you’ll discover shops down backstreets where Japan’s most intriguing subcultures thrive, and hear insider stories from locals. Jump on this Instalicious Food Adventure in Colorful Harajuku, as it’s your chance to eat a rainbow of delights and make the most kawaii memories, all while eating some delicious and outrageously cute food!

Eat with you soon!

Get ready for a sugar rush! This sweet food tour in Harajuku takes you through the crazy, colorful streets of kawaii Tokyo to eat the cutest Insta-worthy treats.

Instalicious Food Adventure in Colorful Harajuku | byFood

Instalicious Food Adventure in Colorful Harajuku

Come along with me to discover the best late-night food and drinking spots in Tokyo! I’ll take you along to some of the most authentic local izakaya (Japanese gastropubs), like Tachinomiya (standing bars) or Yakitori (chicken skewer) bars in Shinjuku. You’ll visit places that only locals know about and experience Shinjuku nightlife like a local. Outside of the overcrowded and ritzy areas of Shinjuku, you can really get to know the local atmosphere of the city and experience Japanese drinking culture for yourself. Prepare yourself for some tasty grilled Japanese dishes, paired with Japanese sake, beer, and other drinks. 

Next, we will visit Kabukicho, the red-light district of Tokyo, and delve into Japanese nightlife culture. Finally, we’ll stroll over to a famous drinking district which dates back to the 1940s, with over 200 tiny bars crammed in a small area. The retro vibes of this bar district, combined with the eclectic mix of bars, makes for an experience that is unique to Shinjuku. Here, we will stop by one or two bars and enjoy more drinks. But after the food tour is over, for sure the festivities will tide you over until the wee hours of the morning! Prepared with your new knowledge of Japanese drinking culture, feel free to continue hopping between bars and try to explore all 200!


Join a bar-hopping guru, your food tour guide for the evening. Explore izakaya (Japanese gastropubs) during this izakaya tour in Shinjuku! Book now on byFood!

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Shinjuku After Dark Izakaya Tour

Learn to make stunning edible pieces of art! Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections that are often served during the Japanese tea ceremony. These gorgeous sweets are made in a variety of shapes, reflecting the beauty of the seasons. Blush-pink sakura blossoms, for example, are evocative of the spring, while vibrant orange momiji leaves represent autumn. 

During this class, you will join a Japanese cooking instructor, Mai, and learn how to craft these beautiful Japanese confections at her Tokyo residence. Located just 5-15 minutes away from the Shinjuku and Shibuya areas, this class is very conveniently located for those who are visiting the major hotspots of Tokyo. 

First, Mai will go through the recipe and all the steps to making nerikiri wagashi. Then, you will get hands-on in the kitchen, starting by making the wagashi dough from scratch. Wagashi is made with bean paste and no animal products, so this wagashi cooking class is perfect for vegans and vegetarians. With the guidance of an experienced teacher, your sweet treats will turn out wonderfully, and taste just as good as they look! Even beginners can hand-craft bite-sized masterpieces! At the end, these traditional desserts will be served alongside high-quality matcha green tea, the luscious foamy texture and slight bitterness contrasting beautifully with the sweet handmade morsels.  

With step-by-step instructions and insights into the Japanese food culture, this is the perfect experience for those who are interested in the more traditional side of Japan.

Learn to make beautiful traditional Japanese sweets with a wagashi artist as your teacher! Roll up your sleeves, because this wagashi making class is 100% hands-on!

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Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo with Matcha Green Tea 

In the comfortable atmosphere of our Japanese household, we would like to share our love of Japanese traditional culture and food with you! During this Rolled Sushi Bento Making Class in Kamakura, we will be making a bento with local ingredients. Bento is a Japanese lunch box that is often made for children by mothers, usually consisting of rice and 3-4 side dishes. During this bento making class, you will learn how traditional Japanese home cooking, including dishes like tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), teriyaki chicken, octopus-shaped sausage, and other typical bento dishes. But the main highlight of this bento making class is learning to make rolled sushi from scratch! It’s so easy that even small children can try it (and sometimes they’re even better than the adults)! 

After cooking the dishes and rolling sushi, you’ll pack everything together in the bento, making a colorful and cute arrangement using your imagination! This cooking class emphasizes “local production for local consumption.” So, Kamakura vegetables will add pops of color to your bento while supporting local farmers and producers. But after you have perfected your bento, the experience is not over yet! You’ll try two other Japanese handicrafts, the art of origami (making your own chopstick holder) and Japanese calligraphy (writing your name on a sticker).  

This bento making experience takes place at Yoko’s house, from which Kamakura’s Inamuragasaki Beach is easily accessible. Kamakura is a delightful hamlet with around 65 temples and 19 shrines, a lovely day trip away from Tokyo. Inamuragasaki Station is located near the sea and Inamuragasaki Onsen (a hot spring facility), so the cooking class is the perfect accompaniment to a relaxing beach or onsen trip!

Make a rolled sushi bento during this cooking class at Yoko’s home in Kamakura, a historic coastal town, located just an hour from Tokyo! Book now on byFood!

Rolled Sushi Bento Making Class at a Kamakura Home | byFood

A prefecture on the east coast of central Japan, Kanagawa sits just to the south of Tokyo, intersecting the greater city limits. Bordered by the Tama River, Yokohama serves as Kanagawa’s capital, the second largest city in Japan by population, and one of the first to be opened up to foreign trade. It’s a multicultural metropolis, Minato Mirai’s glittering shops and bars on the harborside, contrasting its massive Chinatown lined with restaurants and street food stalls. Yokohama is home to both the Cup Noodle Museum and Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, alongside Japanese gardens, shopping, and bars featuring local craft beers. Follow the coastline down to find the seaside town of Kamakura, once a political hub during medieval Japan, now a popular day trip away from the city for its beaches and religious sites. Cafes bustling in the mainstreet of Komachi Dori lead up to the majestic Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine, while the Daibutsu (Big Buddha) awaits at Kotokuin not far from Hasedera Temple, overlooking the ocean. 

To the west of Kamakura is Enoshima, a popular island and surfing spot in summer, home to 3 Shinto shrines, quality seafood, and fish-flavored soft serve. Hakone is also apart of Kanagawa Prefecture, a mountainous hot spring town included in the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park area. Famous for iconic views of Mount Fuji across Lake Ashi, Hakone’s network of ropeways also offer Fuji views on a clear day, while so do some outdoor baths at specialty hot spring hotels. Try some black eggs boiled in the sulfur springs of Owakudani, freshly cut soba buckwheat noodles made with local water, or relax with a luxurious multi-course kaiseki meal at a ryokan (Japanese style inn). From cityscapes to beaches and mountainous getaways, Kanagawa Prefecture offers diverse environments to explore with exciting local cuisine to match it.

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Nestled below the bustling city of Tokyo, Kanagawa Prefecture is as diverse in its environment as its food is delicious; Kanagawa offers Chinese street food and craft beer in Yokohama and fresh seafood from Kamakura and Enoshima, as well as natural beauty and mountainous produce in the hot spring town of Hakone near the base of Mount Fuji. 

Rolled Sushi Bento Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home

The making of handmade sweets in Japan is a long-standing tradition built on skill and craftsmanship of delicate textures and flavors, as well as an appreciation for aesthetics. Translating to “Japanese sweets,” wagashi are traditional sweets treats made from plant-based ingredients, which are vegan and gluten-free.

Associated with the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, wagashi are known for having a simple yet sophisticated flavor that complements matcha green tea, but also elevates the humble tea ceremony through with its beautiful seasonal motifs. To make a perfect wagashi treat, the process takes time, requiring patience and careful handiwork, although the results are inevitably satisfying. Mochi is also a quintessential sweet in Japan; a type of rice cake that’s often paired with sweet azuki red bean. Delicate and colorful, wagashi reflects the beauty of nature in Japan, and is seen as one of the most detailed desserts, incorporating elegant artistic characteristics.

Learn how to make your own traditional Japanese wagashi and mochi during this Tokyo Wagashi and Mochi Making Class. You’ll make three different types of Japanese sweets where you’ll mix the doughs, beautifully shape them, and decorate your sweets using traditional tools and techniques. Learning about the wagashi and mochi, you’ll make your own traditional Japanese sweets, then enjoy it with a complimentary bowl of matcha green tea (which you will also learn how to make). At the end of class, you can take the rest home with you, a snack for later!

This class is all about traditional Japanese sweets! Learn to hold, mold, and artistically create some delicate Japanese desserts like mochi and wagashi in Tokyo.

Traditional Japanese Sweets: Wagashi & Mochi Class | byFood

Traditional Japanese Sweets, Wagashi and Mochi Class

Wholesome and delicious, bento boxes are the typical Japanese meal that’s made to-go. Bento in Japan are made of different small portions of foods that are packed into separate compartments of a convenient lunch box. Bento boxes make a great lunch to take to school or to work when made at home (filled with your favorite bits and pieces), though they can also be easily grabbed from a convenience store, specialty shop, or department store counter. Perfect for picnics or day trips, bento boxes are widely eaten in Japanese culture, with the added benefits that bento tend to be healthy, and are delicious even when served cold! 

Learn how to make your very own bento box lunch during this Bento Making Class in Kyoto, where you’ll be able to try your hand at a number of cooking styles throughout the lesson. During the bento making process, you’ll learn how to make 6 different popular Japanese dishes, including a Japanese salad (with an addictive sesame dressing), teriyaki chicken, a rolled egg omelet, deep-fried tempura pieces, a delicious roll of sushi, and miso soup (with vegetarian options upon request). Throughout each step, you’ll learn about how locals in Kyoto like to cook with basic Japanese seasonings and stocks such as dashi. With the help of your friendly English-speaking instructor, you’ll gain new skills making a variety of Japanese foods during this  bento making class. Plus, after you’ve finished cooking, you’ll be able to eat your beautiful creations in a bento boxed lunch bonanza!

Menu:
-Goma-ae (sesame salad)
-Teriyaki chicken
-Dashimaki-tamago (egg roll)
-Tempura
-Sushi roll
-Miso soup

Learn new skills making a number of your favorite Japanese foods, then put them together in a delicious lunch box during this fun Bento Making Class in Kyoto.

Bento Making Class in Kyoto | byFood

Bordered by Osaka and Nara, Kyoto Prefecture shares a close friendship with its prefectural neighbors but represents a more sophisticated side of the Kansai region. Rich in history and traditional culture, Kyoto City served as the capital of Japan for over a thousand years before the switch to the eastern capital of Edo, now Tokyo as we know it today. Featuring a slow-paced atmosphere, Kyoto Prefecture stretches up across Kansai to gaze out upon the Sea of Japan. Scenic villages of kayabuki (thatched roof) farmhouses, bamboo groves, and funaya (boat houses) weave across the prefecture along with countless historical and religious monuments.

Surrounded by glorious mountains, Kyoto City is the long-serving cultural capital of Japan, filled with thousands of temples and shrines, alongside hundreds of gardens, museums, and galleries. Masters of the tea ceremony and ikebana flower arranging, Kyoto’s creative art scene goes back to the days of the traditional artisan, where local craftspeople still run tiny storefronts in narrow alleyways, specializing in all things handmade and custom-designed. This extends to the wonderful food of Kyoto, too, where gorgeous Kyo Ryori or Kyoto cuisine pops with color and flavor, healthy dishes made from locally-grown vegetables and produce, arranged beautifully every time. Multi-course kaiseki cuisine is best when dining alfresco on a kawadoko, a deck by the bank of a river, where tea houses and restaurants selling Kyoto cuisine thrive during summertime. Stunning in every season, Kiyomizudera Temple offers amazing views of the city and tastes of traditional Kyoto sweets, Kyo-gashi. Kyoto was also a pioneer of the humble plant-based Buddhist cuisine, Shojin Ryori.

Sake flows through the veins of Fushimi, famous for its thousand red torii gates of Fushimi Inari Shrine, but better known by locals as one of the top three sake-producing districts in the country. With over 40 sake breweries in Fushimi, it’s the second largest brewery district in Japan with a legacy of making top-quality sake. Kyoto Prefecture is also home to the city of Uji, known for its high-quality matcha green tea production and the World Heritage Site, Byodoin Temple (whose picture is featured on the 10 yen coin). With glowing red leaves in the fall and cherry blossoms emerging in spring, Kyoto Prefecture is a pocket of tradition and serenity where mountains and forests meet the sea. Nature and art are ingrained in every aspect of life in Kyoto, from its architecture and gardens down to artisanal products and finely crafted food.

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Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce. 

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Welcome to this online zen eating session. We truly believe that eating mindfully promotes your happiness by resetting your mind to appreciate everything that surrounds you. During this online dining experience, I will take you on a 1-hour journey of eating meditation that will bring you peaceful and joyful energy.

This online zen eating experience is structured in three parts.

First, we will meet online and chat via Zoom. Then, this experience begins with an introduction to the philosophy of zen, including how to eat mindfully. I will guide you to induce relaxation through a simple exercise and breathing techniques. 

Next, we start eating in a calm and relaxed state for 20 to 25 minutes. Mindful eating is one of the practices in Buddhism that is easy to implement into your own life. Through this activity, you can get in touch with the essence of Buddhist teachings. You may feel the connection with people, food, and nature. We’ll explore this state of peace while eating, feeling full of joy. Eating together slowly in a calm and relaxed environment will leave you feeling more grounded.

Finally, we take a moment to share what we feel together. Sharing your perspective, thoughts, and feelings is helpful for you to clear your mind, connect with others, and end the experience with a positive feeling.

Please join with your own meal or snacks (anything is fine, though you may feel more comfortable if you bring something nourishing and nutritious). We hope that the Zen Buddhist aspect of Japanese spirituality inspires you to take the practice of mindful eating into your daily life. 

Learn how to enjoy food on a deeper and more spiritual level during this online mindful eating session based on Japanese Zen Buddhism. Book now and find your zen.

(ONLINE) Mindful Eating: Zen Experience to Enrich Your Life

Available only on byFood, the Most Expensive Ramen in Tokyo, made with top-quality A5 wagyu, is not for the faint of heart. 

Bursting with umami flavors that make your mouth water, the rich and savory broth is complex, expressing the high quality of the ingredients. The soup is rich and decadent, made of wagyu bone and tail broth, in addition to the naturally brewed soy sauce which has been served since the Edo period. The chef makes the soup using French sea salt and oyster sauce from Kesennuma in Miyagi Prefecture, evoking the clear blue sky, gentle sapphire waves and fruitful fishing grounds of the abundant port town. 

Meanwhile, the noodles are custom-made by Asakusa Kaikarou, a well-established noodle shop in Tokyo. With the flavors and textures of the toppings in mind, they design smooth and supple Chinese-style noodles to perfectly complement the bowl of ramen. 

Of course, the crowning glory of this eye-popping ramen is the succulent, melt-in-the-mouth A5 wagyu beef. The chef purchases the highest-ranked wagyu beef from his butcher and prepares the meat in two ways: as juicy steak and tender sukiyaki. 

To top it all off is a beautifully cooked Okukuji egg from Hitachi Farm, with its perfectly gooey, vibrant orange yolk. The ramen is then drizzled with truffle oil, which adds a luxurious fragrance, and sprinkled with gold flakes, which mark this bowl of ramen as one of the most decadent in the world. 

Served on the side, a hint of citrus and green pepper add a touch of brightness to the bowl, and can be mixed into the broth to your liking, while the rich foie gras mousse adds even more dimension with its buttery flavor and luscious texture. 

Ingredients:
-Wagyu A5 rank steak 200g
-Wagyu marbled sukiyaki 100g
-Wagyu beef bone & wagyu tail soup
-Kesennuma oyster-based soy sauce
-Truffle oil
-Custom-made ramen noodles
-Bonito flakes
-Okukuji egg
-Sauteed white asparagus
-Foie gras
-Green pepper shoyu condiment
-Green citrus
-Gold flakes 


The most expensive ramen in Tokyo is made with the finest domestic ingredients, topped with 300g of A5 Japanese wagyu beef, truffle oil, and gold flakes. Book now.

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Most Expensive Ramen in Tokyo (Luxury A5 Wagyu Ramen)

Have you got what it takes to become a ninja? Skilled in the Japanese martial art of ninjitsu, a ninja was a trained assassin employed for espionage and surprise attacks during the samurai age! These ancient Japanese spies were skilled in military deception and served as specialized warriors, all while being incredibly stealthy. Also called a “shinobi,” a ninja was a sneaky and cunning type of expert fighter, creeping through the shadows, waiting to surprise. For those who have ever wanted to become a ninja, this Tokyo Ninja Food and Experience is perfect for you! For your chance to become one of these mythical Japanese assassins, join this fun Tokyo Ninja Experience, complete with ninja-themed food and dining in a themed restaurant!

Immerse yourself in a Tokyo Ninja Experience at a ninja-themed cafe and bar, which features ninja training included and ninja-themed food! Your first mission is to find the hidden restaurant and open up its heavy doors. Decorated like a traditional ninja house, at this ninja-themed bar and cafe your wait staff are fellow ninjas, too. 

During this awesome dining experience, you’ll be able to wear a ninja outfit while receiving ninja training, gaining shuriken, blowgun, and sword skills. You’ll eat a ninja-themed meal from the menu, where you can taste delicious themed dishes like ninja curry or ninja noodles. With a drink from the cafe and bar selection, you’ll finally finish off the experience with a casual tea ceremony. Have a taste of what it’s like to be a ninja during this exciting Tokyo Ninja Experience!

Menu: (choose one dish)
-Ninja curry and rice
-Ninja udon (noodles)
-Shuriken-yaki (okonomiyaki)
-Ninja pasta
-Ninja chicken
-Ninja sausage
-Ninja dried squid

Dress like a ninja, train like a ninja, and eat ninja-themed food during this awesome Tokyo Ninja Food Experience. Book now to experience a ninja dining experience!

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience | byFood

Tokyo Ninja Food Experience

Have a taste of the internationally famous melt-in-your-mouth Kobe Beef, and learn more about Kobe City during this food tour! The walking tour will begin with a visit to the oldest shrine in Kobe, Ikuta Shrine, framed by a beautiful tori gate at its entrance. You are welcome to participate in our short meditation at a sanctuary grove and revel in the tranquility of the surroundings and the fresh morning air. 

We will then explore the town of Kitano, a small and quaint town in the heart of Kobe City. Known to be one of the most culturally diverse towns in Japan, you will get the opportunity to learn about how different nationalities and religions have, for over 150 years, lived together harmoniously in this town, as we stroll through Kitano. It is home to many different religious buildings, such as mosques, churches, and Indian and Buddhist temples. 

We will also visit Kitano Square, where a famous spot grants you a beautiful panoramic view of the city of Kobe. We will then visit one of Kobe’s most popular Kobe Beef restaurants where you can enjoy delicious Kobe beef steak and a live performance by the chef!

Hyōgo Prefecture has coastlines on two seas. To the north, the Sea of Japan, and to the south, the Seto Inland Sea, and most of its population reside on the southern coast. Due to this, it’s no surprise that agriculture, forestry, and fisheries are the main pulls of Hyōgo’s economy. The prefecture contains a variety of communities ranging from rural villages to large cosmopolitan cities, with some isolated islands thrown in for good measure. It is another prefecture that is blessed with an abundance of natural beauty with twenty percent of the total land in the prefecture being designated as natural parks in 2008. Various leisure activities such as hiking, swimming, skiing, and bathing in natural hot springs can be enjoyed while you’re here. Due to the region's vast size, the climate varies greatly, and it’s often referred to as “Japan in miniature” due to its diversity! Hyōgo is steeped in a rich history and home to one of the biggest and best-preserved feudal-era castles in Japan. Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Himeji and is also known as White Heron Castle due to its elegant tall, white appearance. Other cultural and historical highlights include Engyoji Temple, Takeda Castle Ruins, and taking the cable car up Mount Rokko to admire the panoramic views of Osaka Bay and Kobe City.
Its capital, Kobe, is famed for its prized melt-in-your-mouth beef that is of the highest quality in the world. Kobe was one of the first to be opened to international forging trade in the 19th century resulting in some of their local dishes being internationally influenced and it is home to one of Japan’s three Chinatowns. There’s plenty more to indulge in than simply beef while visiting the prefecture. The highest rate of tea and bread consumption in all of Japan is actually in Kobe. As the prefecture has two seas, seafood is a big part of their diets. Akashiyaki is the rumored forefather of takoyaki, which are balls of a light egg batter with pieces of octopus in the center doused in a dashi broth, and they make the perfect snack. ikanago (sand eel) is also popular along with taimeshi (steamed sea bream with rice). However, like every prefecture throughout Japan, they also have their own version of yakisoba along with some of the best Chinese food in Japan thanks to its large population of Chinese immigrants. 

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Hyōgo is home to the best beef in the world, Kobe beef, and that’s not all. From vast natural parks to one of the oldest and biggest castles in Japan, this prefecture covers all bases with natural beauty and a thriving food culture inspired by Chinese and French immigrants in the port cities. 

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With a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) as your guide, you’ll expand your palate, trying a variety of Japanese beers and regional dishes during this tasting in Tokyo. Your tasting guide will lead you through a total of 5 Japanese food and beverage pairings. Each Japanese craft beer is carefully chosen by the cicerone, and the pairing also includes local specialties, such as wagyu (domestic Japanese beef), award-winning Japanese cheese, and an Uji matcha dessert, to name just a few. 

Not only will you learn about the culture of craft beer and drinking culture in Japan, but you will also learn Japanese table manners. By immersing yourself in this tasting, you’ll experience Japanese culture firsthand, taking part in deeply-rooted Japanese traditions.

If you consider yourself a beer enthusiast, love exploring culture through food and beverages, or are interested in discovering Japan’s customs and etiquette, this tasting is for you! Without even leaving Tokyo, you’ll be able to eat your way through Japan’s most unique and representative dishes, tasting the best of different regions. You’ll leave this experience with a full stomach and new knowledge about Japanese craft beer and food culture. 

With a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) as your guide, you’ll expand your palate, trying a variety of Japanese beer and regional dishes during this Tokyo tasting.

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Nightlife has always been one of those things that one must experience once when visiting Tokyo. In this Tokyo Bar and Mixology tour, ready yourselves as you embark on an adventure to some of the best hole-in-the-wall food and drink places in Tokyo. The tour starts with exploring the streets of Shinbashi and Ginza where one can find some of the most interesting spots for eating and drinking. Known as the salarymen capital of Tokyo, Shinbashi evokes two things – streets congested with people (especially during rush hours), and the buzz of pubs and izakayas all across the city. It’s the favorite hangout spot of working-class people who just clocked out and want a relaxing time sharing stories and conversations over beers and grilled skewers.

At a luxurious Tokyo bar in Ginza, you’ll have a taste of Japanese sake (rice wine), cocktails, and Japanese whisky made special by bartenders who incorporate traditional Japanese ingredients and give it their own twist. Belly up as you get to pair these drinks with mouth-watering local dishes and bar snacks, and discover different beers made at micro-breweries across Japan. Not only do you get to relax and be at ease with fellow tourists, but you'll also see Tokyo in a different light as you swap stories and tales with local people at a number of Tokyo bars. This Tokyo mixology tour is all about having fun, creating new friendships, and enjoying one of the best nights of your life.

Spend an awesome evening exploring the cool Tokyo bars of Shinbashi and Ginza, pairing luxurious drinks with delicious food in this exciting mixology tour! Book now.

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Tokyo Bars and Mixology with Whisky, Sake, and Food Pairings

When it comes to different types of alcohol in Japan, wine is not always the first that comes to mind. When the country is known for producing world-class whiskys and sake, Japanese wine often falls by the wayside. On the contrary, however, wine in Japan can be held to extremely high standards, despite often being overlooked. If you are visiting Fukuoka, you can taste a range of 3 Japanese wines during this Japanese Wine Tasting Experience. This is a specialty tasting which is held at a semi-private bar in the Yakuin area of Fukuoka. This experience offers the perfect opportunity to learn more about Japanese wine as you sip different styles and learn about Japanese terroir along the way. 

Beautifully decorated with traditional Japanese decors, the bar where this wine tasting is held has a warm and welcoming atmosphere. You can enjoy the wonderful surroundings as the friendly English-speaking bar staff introduce the different types of Japanese wine available. Feel free to ask these expert sommeliers any questions you may have about the wineries and vineyards of Japan. To add to the immersive experience, the lovely staff members at the venue are dressed in traditional Japanese kimonos. You will also be able to eat some traditional Japanese drinking snacks known as “otsumami” while you taste the different types of wine. Enjoy cheese that’s made in Japan, seasonal fruits, duck braised in red wine, and other dishes! 

Your instructors will teach you about the history, ingredients, and production processes used to make a range of Japanese wines throughout the tasting experience. As you try different high-quality samples, they will field your questions about Japanese wines. You can learn about the geographical differences and popular wine trends in Japan. This tasting experience in Fukuoka in an intimate setting is an opportunity to relax and treat yourself as you discover the best of Japanese wines, and hopefully find your new favorite!

Discover the wonders of Japanese wine during this Japanese wine tasting experience in Fukuoka, held at a traditionally decorated semi-private bar. Book now!

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If you’re feeling adventurous, Fukuoka is the city for you, located on Kyushu, Japan’s subtropical, southernmost main island. Japan’s best-kept secret is the birthplace of the Hakata ramen (tonkotsu ramen) craze, yatai street food stalls, chill beaches, and even Ainoshima Island, an island totally overrun by cats! For partying and drinking, Oyafuko Dori, literally the “Street of Naughty Children,” is a must, if you think you can handle it, or for those of you who are more culturally inclined, Fukuoka Castle and the Reclining Buddha at Nanzoin Temple are two of Fukuoka’s most popular attractions. 

Home to around 70 sake breweries, you’ll be spoiled with a variety of top-quality nihonshu (rice wine). And with abundant seasonal fruits such as strawberry, grapes, peaches, and apples, fruit-picking in Fukuoka is also a popular activity! The climate also contributes to growing Yamecha, Fukuoka’s prized tea, which is some of the finest tea in Japan and was recognized by “Chef of the Century” Joël Robuchon. But of course, you can’t miss out on the yatai street food stalls and markets in Fukuoka, packed with fresh seafood thanks to the city’s strategic positioning next to Hakata Bay. 

On your trip to Fukuoka, you’ll definitely want to check out Yanagibashi Market (known as “Hakata’s Kitchen”) and fill your belly with local delicacies, and what better way to explore this new territory than with a local Fukuoka food tour guide? Get expert insider knowledge about the best ramen in the city or go on a rowdy night of bar hopping in Fukuoka! You’ll get a taste of Hakata food culture at one of Japan’s most up-and-coming foodie destinations. A treasure trove of delightful local delicacies, from shochu to Hakata ramen, awaits in Fukuoka!

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Fukuoka is Japan’s up-and-coming foodie prefecture, which was put on the map by the 2014 Michelin Guide and has been consistently featured ever since. Roam food markets in Fukuoka, taste the authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen in its birthplace, and fill up at yatai street food stalls during your trip to Fukuoka!

Japanese Wine Tasting Experience in Fukuoka

Japanese rice wine or Japanese sake is a must-try when visiting Japan. In Japanese the word “sake” itself actually means “alcohol” in general, but “nihonshu” is the specific Japanese word for rice wine. With so many different styles and flavors, it can be tough to figure out where to start when it comes to tasting Japanese sake or nihonshu. For an intimate experience to learn about different types of sake, this Sake Tasting Experience in Fukuoka is the perfect introduction. You can learn all about Japanese sake in-depth as you get familiar with a range of nihonshu types.

With the help of an English-speaking sake sommelier, you can learn about the different ingredients, brewing processes, and styles of nihonshu, tasting 4 different types of Japanese sake along the way. They will help you to distinguish different flavors and hopefully discover your new favorite! Just relax and enjoy the traditional atmosphere as this experience is held at an authentically decorated semi-private bar in the Yakuin district of Fukuoka. 

To add to the cultural atmosphere, all the staff at this bar wear Japanese kimonos. Your friendly instructor can give you suggestions and answer any questions you have about Japanese sake. Joining this tasting is also a great opportunity to learn about traditional Japanese food. You will be served 4 different home-style side dishes to accompany the sake tasting. This category of home-cooked dishes is known as “obanzai.” The exact dishes change depending on the season, but you can expect traditional snacks such as dashimaki (rolled omelet), miso soup, traditional vegetables, kinpira, and more. 

Brush up on your Japanese sake knowledge by joining this informative and atmospheric Sake Tasting Experience in Fukuoka at a local bar. You never know, you might discover your new favorite type of nihonshu during this sake tasting!

Enjoy the atmosphere of this intimate, semi-private bar as you sample a range of authentic Japanese sake. Book this tasting in Fukuoka with “obanzai” side dishes.

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This was the first sushi restaurant to open up in Otemachi, and nowadays it’s linked directly to the station itself. Fast approaching their 2022 centenary, they have somehow managed to maintain high standards of consistency and authenticity over all those years. 

The third generation chef draws upon the knowledge inherited from the older generations — the original rice vinegar recipe, for example — while putting his own stamp on the restaurant through his set menus and personal touches. One of his signature dishes is the conger eel. prepared with a mixed boiling and grilling method for an amazing texture.

Counter seats are available from which to watch it all come together, but private rooms are also available.

A sushi restaurant in Otemachi which is almost 100 years old, and maintains the traditions passed down 3 generations. Place your reservation here.

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At the foot of Mt. Adachi is the historically rich and famous Edomaezushi Nikaku, standing strong since 1965. The current owner, Setsuo Funahashi, is a third-generation master chef, and with him he brought his 12 years worth of refined Edomae sushi skills that he picked up in Tokyo. Everything from simmering and salting to soaking and steaming, rest assured that Funahashi brings only the most traditional techniques to the table.

Edomaezushi Nikaku takes pride in offering exclusive and rare dishes that can’t be found anywhere else. In the summer, young gizzard shad and local sea urchins from the Ariake Sea are included in the menu. Extremely rare seafood like horsehead tilefish and Japanese cockles are generously served in spring. Funahashi not only pays attention to the quality of sushi toppings but also the rice aspect — only original red vinegar and Sanin salt are used to season it. 

Wash down the Edomae sushi bites with locally-sourced sake, made from Fukuoka Prefecture rice and water. Alternatively, get yourself a bottle of local beer which is known to be a rare find. The entire experience at Edomaezushi Nikaku is unreplicable — would you expect anything less from the only sushi restaurant in Kitakyushu with 2 Michelin stars?

What better place to enjoy Edomae sushi than at the only 2 Michelin star sushi restaurant in Kitakyushu? Reserve now on byFood!     

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Edomaezushi Nikaku

There’s plenty to love about Taian, a traditional kaiseki restaurant in Osaka: fantastic chargrilled dishes, innovative wine pairings, and a modern-classic interior design which sets the tone for the meal to come. The main secret to this restaurant’s success, however, is the forward-thinking mentality of the chef. 

His use of ingredients from all over the world in his modern interpretations of kaiseki classics has won Taian the coveted three star status in the Michelin Guide. A meal here includes a course of amuse bouche bites, moving through a range of seasonal and signature offerings such as black wagyu spare ribs in honey and red wine, and ending with desserts infused with a French touch.

While you watch the chef prepare all of this behind the counter, the manager (the other half of this culinary power couple) will make sure you’re totally comfortable, topping up your glass with your choice of sake or wine. 

The three Michelin star rating has brought a wave of fresh interest in Taian, so make sure to reserve early to secure your spot at one of the most consistent and inventive kaiseki restaurants in Hiroshima.

A traditional restaurant in Osaka with an international outlook and three Michelin stars. Place your reservation now on byFood. dweded 

Taian | Traditional Japanese Restaurant in Osaka | byFood

Taian

This Japanese izakaya gastropub is conveniently located right by Oji Station. It offers a comfortable space, perfect for enjoying some good Japanese drinks, food, and company. They offer over 20 kinds of sake in their all-you-can-drink deal, so if you’ve been looking for a way to get to grips with Japan’s favorite alcohol, this is the place!

The dishes cover a range of hearty izakaya favorites such as beef tendon stew and curry udon. The owner, Hirata-san, is a tofu expert, so expect some nice tofu dishes. A genuine izakaya experience, free of touristy atmosphere and prices, Wasoushutsudokko is a great place to drink and eat like a local.

An izakaya right by Oji Station, which has a fantastic all-you-can-drink deal for anyone looking to sample a range of sake. Click to reserve now!

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