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🍣 Food tours in Tokyo, Kyoto & Osaka | 🍶 As seen on Netflix, CNN, Lonely Planet | ✈️ Travel tips, hidden gems & local eats | #ninjafoodtours

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Hopefully soon for travelers.
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Our latest blog article is out. This time, it is about Kappabashi Kitchen Town in Tokyo🔪🍴🍽️
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Who is up for casual sushi dinner❓❓❓⁠
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Sancha Monica @sanchamonica55 is a sushi restaurant that newly opened earlier this year, and they have become popular among locals.

Sancha Monica⁠
B1F 4-23-11 Taishido, Setagaya Tokyo Japan⁠
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The recent food scene in Osaka is evolving! @the_nikoh Nikoh Ryoriten is a newly opened restaurant within a walking distance from Shinsaibashi station. ⁠
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1 Chome−8−10 Shinmachi, Nishi Osaka⁠
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Save this place for your next trip to Osaka ❤️⁠

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A hidden gem for Soba buckwheat noodles in Kyoto🍲⁠
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Soba Rojina @roujina0627 is one of my favorite Soba restaurants in Kyoto⛩️ ⁠
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Address: 691 Maruyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0917⁠
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#kyotojapan #japan #japanlovers #rojina⁠
#kyototravel #ninjafoodtours

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This is a must-visit soba restaurant in Takayama.

Have you been to Takayama⛰️⁉️ I know many of you have been. One of our recommendations for your next trip would be this Michelin featured soba shop called, Sumikyu (they don't even have an SNS account so google it).

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Places like this are common in Japan. Outside seats in open-air with small stools where people sit very close to each other. A lot of places like this have been around for a while and they have a regular clientele, usually older people, who visit frequently.

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Japanese knives are among the most popular in the world, being used by professional chefs worldwide. The craftsmanship applied in each piece makes the knife one of a kind, and although it can be a bit pricier than your usual knife, it can last for a long time if taken care of.

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Outside of Japan one popular ramen is the pork broth ramen, but once you open the doors of ramenland you'll be surprised with how many yummy types there are! This is miso ramen, topped with bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, seaweed, green onions, char siu, and soft-boiled eggs.

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What's your favorite type of sashimi?

A fresh plate of sashimi is always welcome, it doesn't matter if it's summer or winter! Accompanied by freshly ground wasabi, ginger, and thinly sliced radish. Don't forget the bottle of sake!

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Tokyo Skytree is the tallest tower and the 2nd tallest structure in the world. But there are a lot of other tall places in Tokyo where you can catch a glimpse from high above. Another very popular option is Tokyo Tower, and a more recent one, the Shibuya Scramble Square Rooftop.

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Asakusa is known for Sensoji Temple and people usually stop there. But there is so much more to it, and Hoppy Street is one of them.⁠ After taking in the relaxing vibes at Sensoji, head off to the little alleys for munchies and drinks!

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In Japan, there are 2 main types of tofu, kinu (絹), and momen (木綿). The first one translates to silk in English, and the tofu itself has high water content, therefore having a softer and smooth texture. The latter is a firmer type of tofu, due to its water content being low.

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Do you love art, museums, or aquariums? If your answer was yes to any of the options, you should visit the Art Aquarium, in Tokyo. Thousands of goldfish swimming in glass tanks with projections and colorful lights. Mark this place in your must-go list when you next visit Japan!

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Have you ever had tuna cheek steak? 🤤

This part of the tuna tastes very rich, meaty, and really flavorful. Not to mention the tuna cheek is really juicy and it can melt in your mouth. This meat part has a soft texture so you can simply cut it with chopsticks or a fork.

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Japanese sake or nihonshu (日本酒) is a fermented beverage made from rice. 🍚

This is one of the processes in sake making. In the picture, steamed rice is being carried in big cloth bags.

The whole process is complex and it can take up to 2-3 months!

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Have you ever had deep-fried mackerel? 🤤

This dish, most commonly called aji-furai, is definitely a staple in any Japanese home.

The batter is usually very lightly seasoned or not seasoned at all, therefore it’s commonly eaten with some type of sauce.

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This wonderful plate of seafood is from Maguroya Kurogin at the Tsukiji Fish Market, one of our favorite shops in Tsukiji! They prepare the raw fish on site and turn it into fresh sashimi, sushi and bowls served with rice at reasonable prices and exceptional quality.

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Ema are wooden plaques that you can purchase in shinto shrines, in which you can write your prayers and wishes. The ema is left at the shrine, where the kami are believed to receive them, until they are burned at special events, signifying the release of the wish from the writer.

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In Japan, there are countless summer festivals, most commonly called matsuri (祭り).

During this time, the streets are lined with food stalls (yatai), selling all types of street food, which may vary from festival to festival depending on the area. 🥟🍢🍡