Must-see restaurants in Japan

  • Naniwa Kuishinbo Yokochō

    Osaka

    Located in Tempōzan Marketplace, next to Osaka Aquarium, this faux 1960s-nostalgic food court has stalls selling Osaka specialities.

  • Kani Chahan-no-Mise

    Osaka

    This tiny shop in JR Osaka Station's Eki Marché serves delectable crab-fried rice. There's a picture menu.

  • Nankai Shokudō

    Kii Peninsula

    Diagonally across the street from the Shukubō Association office, this restaurant specialises in noodles and teishoku (set meals).

  • Kinokuniya International Supermarket

    Harajuku & Aoyama

    Kinokuniya carries expat lifesavers such as Marmite and peanut butter; crusty, wholegrain bread; and cheeses galore (at a price of course).

  • 105 Store

    Okinawa & the Southwest Islands

    The island's only 'supermarket' has bentō boxes, sandwiches and plentiful supplies for beach picnicking.

  • Gourmet City

    Kii Peninsula

    Large 24-hour supermarket a short walk from Shirahama's beach.

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