Japan food guides
The best ramen, sushi, izakayas and street food across Japan — from Tokyo to Osaka
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Our honest take on eating in Japan
Japan completely changed the way we think about food. We ate ramen for breakfast, visited a different izakaya every night and learned how to use ticket machines on day one. The food alone is worth the trip — here’s everything we wish we knew before we went, and our favourite spots across Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.
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Our Japan food guides
Every food guide we’ve written — from ramen to izakayas
How To Use Ramen Ticket Machines in Japan!
January 1, 2026
Ordering food in Japan can be very intimidating at first, especially if you do not
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August 27, 2025
Discover the best ramen in Japan’s three major cities—Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka based on my