Japan has an incredible culinary scene with a heavy focus on seasonal produce and locally sourced fruit and vegetables making for unique dishes from one town to the next. If you’re planning a trip to Japan, chances are that Japanese food is one of the things you’re most excited about (whether or not you refer to yourself as a “foodie”).
With 47 prefectures, each has a strong and independent identity, with food forming a strong part. Whether you have a sweet tooth, love trying something new or have heard of an unusual dish you’re keen to sample, each local town will offer you Japanese specialities.
It is also famous for its numerous markets and shopping areas, be they kaleidoscopic arcades or traditional fish markets crammed with a plethora of Japanese culinary delights. The exciting thing about markets, is having a chance to meet and talk with the locals while purchasing something for your loved ones.
With 47 prefectures, each has a strong and independent identity, with food forming a strong part. Whether you have a sweet tooth, love trying something new or have heard of an unusual dish you’re keen to sample, each local town will offer you Japanese specialities.
It is also famous for its numerous markets and shopping areas, be they kaleidoscopic arcades or traditional fish markets crammed with a plethora of Japanese culinary delights. The exciting thing about markets, is having a chance to meet and talk with the locals while purchasing something for your loved ones.
Kochi Food
Warm and Lively Culture
Culture of gathering together to celebrate is deeply rooted in everyday life in Kochi.
Culture of gathering together to celebrate is deeply rooted in everyday life in Kochi.
Tokyo Fish Market
Kitchen of Tokyo
You can see all the locally produced and sourced foods and drinks in their freshest forms.
You can see all the locally produced and sourced foods and drinks in their freshest forms.
Okinawan Food
Exotic Southern Island
Makishi Market is the place to go if you’re looking to enjoy Okinawan food and interact with locals.
Makishi Market is the place to go if you’re looking to enjoy Okinawan food and interact with locals.
Sanriku Coast
Calm and Beautiful Bay
The true pleasure of a trip along the Sanriku coast is the joy of once-in-a-lifetime encounters with nature.
The true pleasure of a trip along the Sanriku coast is the joy of once-in-a-lifetime encounters with nature.
Sake of Nada
Sake Breweries District
Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area. The five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan.
Nada is the Japan's largest sake producing area. The five sake-producing districts is well known in Japan.
Yamanashi Winery
Magic of Japanese Wine
Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan’s top wine region and the birthplace of Japanese winemaking.
Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan’s top wine region and the birthplace of Japanese winemaking.
Daio Wasabi Farm
A Spicy Taste of Rural Japan
Thanks to mineral-charged water from the neighboring Alps, the Daio Wasabi Farm plants thrive.
Thanks to mineral-charged water from the neighboring Alps, the Daio Wasabi Farm plants thrive.
Ideas
for Your Japan Trip
for Your Japan Trip
- All
- Hokkaido
- Tohoku
- Hokuriku&Shinetsu
- Kanto
- Tokai
- Kansai
- Chugoku
- Shikoku
- Kyushu
- Okinawa

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