Seoul Food – Nagoya’s Best Korean Restaurants
Jul 31, 2020 By Bert Wishart
There is no doubt that Japan has some of the world's best cuisine, but I have to say, the first time I visited Korea, I thought to myself that perhaps in moving here, I had made something of a mistake. From bibimbap to samgyeopsal, from chijimi to kimchi, Korea has...[ Click to read more ]
Midtown BBQ – Nagoya’s Best Barbecue Finds a Hot New Spot
By Bert Wishart
If you're as mad about steaks and barbecue as we are here at Japan Info Swap, then you'll already know Midtown BBQ pretty well. Even if you're not a raging meat-head (as in a steak lover rather than a gym obsessive, that is), you probably also know the place, as...[ Click to read more ]
Best Steak Houses in Kobe
Jul 30, 2020 By Justin Hanus
Visitors to Kobe steakhouses usually have one thing on their mind – the delicious taste of Kobe beef. Cultivated from wagyu cattle, of which there are around 3,000 reared in Kobe each year, Kobe wagyu beef is known for its unique flavor, which is due to the inosinic and oleic...[ Click to read more ]
The Perfect Mexican Food In Tokyo
Jul 25, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Tokyo is the "World's Greatest Food City," and at last count home to over 200 Michelin-starred restaurants. More than ramen, udon, and tonkatsu places, you can find pretty much whatever a human can consume if you search hard enough in the Metropolis. But just because you can find it doesn't...[ Click to read more ]
Tokyo’s Best BBQ Spots
Jul 13, 2020 By Bert Wishart
The best barbecue is the one you grill yourself. You may think this would be difficult in the city, what with a limited yard and garden space, but in actual fact, there are plenty of spots around Tokyo in which to get your grill on. Sona Area Tokyo BBQ Garden...[ Click to read more ]
Dining out in Tokyo Post Coronavirus
Jul 01, 2020 By Jason Gatewood
Starting with the State of Emergency that went into effect for Tokyo and surrounding areas at the beginning of April, many restaurants went into a "takeout and delivery only" mode along with drastic cuts in hours and menus. Now that Japan has started reopening, many are in a hurry to...[ Click to read more ]
Cold Noodles in Hiroshima
Jun 29, 2020 By Hugh Cann
Cold noodles are just what the doctor ordered in the sweltering Japanese Summer! Noodles are an essential staple of Japanese cuisine, eaten by people of all ages in every part of the country. The first bowl of noodles arrived in Japan via Buddhist monks who brought them back from China more...[ Click to read more ]
Ice, Ice Baby – Chillin’ This Summer at Nagoya’s Best Ice Cream Shops
Jun 20, 2020 By Bert Wishart
It's started. The summer is swelling, the heat is ramping up, and the humidity is already off the charts. Needless to say, that's par for the course in Aichi. Fortunately, there are a number of ways of beating the heat, but nothing quite trumps getting an ice cold ice cream...[ Click to read more ]
Best Coffee Houses in Kobe
Jun 17, 2020 By Justin Hanus
As Kobe is renowned for being one of the most trendy and cosmopolitan cities in the Kansai region, it’s no surprise there are plenty of cool coffee outlets here. From small independent cafes to world-famous global chains, you can pick the kind of place that suits you if you fancy...[ Click to read more ]
Whisky Galore! Discovering Nagoya’s Whisky Bars
Jun 13, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Japan is, it is fair to say, whiskey crazy. Since it was first produced in the country in around 1870, whiskey has grown to compete with sake as Japan's top tipple. In fact, today Japan is recognized as being one of the world's greatest whiskey producers, with its top brands...[ Click to read more ]
