Food travel guides

A 2026 guide to Kakunodate samurai district restaurants, from Shokudo Inaho's gakko trays to dining inside the Aoyagi-ke manor.

Find Maesawa beef near Hiraizumi: Gyu-sho Ogata in Oshu, Senkyoan in town, 2026 train times, hours, and lunch vs dinner prices.

Find the best Miyako beef restaurants in Miyakojima, from Hirara teppanyaki counters to a 24-hour steakhouse, with 2026 prices and reservation tips.

Plan a Miyako soba guide crawl around Hirara: the Big Three shops, hidden-topping history, condiment etiquette, and 2026 prices, hours, and sold-out timing.

A Miyakojima awamori guide covering black koji, aged kusu, distillery visits across Hirara, Ueno, and Irabu, and the island's otori drinking custom.

Discover what to eat in Miyakojima: Miyako beef, Miyako soba, sea grapes, and 10 local dishes, plus where to eat in Hirara, Irabu, and Kurima in 2026.

A 2026 guide to Miyakojima food markets and local produce, from Atarasu Market and Shima no Eki Miyako to Irabu Ohashi Sea Station.

Explore Miyakojima seafood, including bonito, tuna, turban shell and seasonal lobster, with practical guidance for ports, markets and restaurants.

Plan your visit to Hirome Market Kochi: top food stalls, katsuo no tataki tips, opening hours, seating tricks, and nearby sights for a great trip.

Discover Kōchi's food scene: straw-seared katsuo tataki, Hirome Market, yuzu cuisine, and the okyaku sake tradition in Shikoku, Japan. Plan your trip now.

Master Kochi's famous Hirome Market with our visitor guide. Learn how the shared seating works, what to order, and essential etiquette for a smooth trip.

Discover Matsuyama food in 2026: jakoten, taimeshi, mikan citrus, and Botchan dango, plus where and when to eat in Ōkaidō, Gintengai, and Dōgo.