The world has been in chaos ever since the outbreak of novel corona virus (Covid-19) started in January 2020. In Japan, they shifted the state…

While the state of emergency is slowly lifting across parts of Japan, many people still remain confined to their homes. After more than a month…

Japan’s sushi-go-round chain restaurants such as Kappa Sushi and Sushiro are known for their affordable dishes and casual atmosphere, but as opposed to more high-end…

2020 has been a tough year so far due to the coronavirus outbreak. People have been advised to stay home and refrain from nonurgent and…

Detailed and realistic food samples displayed outside restaurants certainly count as one of the more memorable visual delights of many a trip to Japan. You…

Japanese food is fantastic. After a long day of work, there is nothing like pigging out on teishoku, a set menu of Japanese cuisine. A…

Hand roll sushi, or temaki 手巻き in Japanese, is a very popular way to eat sushi, not only in restaurants but also at home, due…

In Fall 2017, a new star emerged in the Kyoto dining scene, Kyoto Gatten Tempura Pub. Combining the fine art of tempura with the trendy…

If you want to eat sushi to your heart’s content when you visit Japan, you either need to have yen to spare or find a…

Sushi and sake. You can’t name a more iconic duo, which is why we were delighted when Sushi Gonpachi Nishi Azabu invited us to sample…

With the amazing variety of sushi available in Japan, it’s not unusual for dish to stray off the beaten path. While there is no actual…

(April 29th: Updated with new information) As an island nation, Japan has a fascination with all things related to the sea. The Japanese gaming industry…

Early January is typically when sushi and seafood specialty shops begin to announce their lineup of ehomaki, the giant sushi rolls eaten on February 3rd…

(Updated on Feb. 4, 2019 with information on in-store eating area and new space rental options) Once upon a time, a burrito fell in love…

You may have heard of Gonpachi, the Tokyo restaurant featured in the famous Crazy 88s fight sequence in Kill Bill. The venue in Nishi-Azabu is…