Food & Drink

One of the greatest joys of traveling in Tokyo is exploring its food scene. Beyond the dazzling main streets, countless restaurants capture the hearts of locals, whether through unique concepts or by being simply tucked away, waiting to be discovered. Here are five Tokyo restaurants I personally visited and loved, each with its own distinct … Read more

Osaka. The air is thick with the smell of food. We came to eat. We sought out the places locals frequent. Five of them. This is the account. 1. Tsutenkaku Motsunabe (Dotonbori) We had intended to go to a fishing restaurant. ‘Zauo,’ it was called. They said you caught your fish, and they cooked it. … Read more