Dining In Japan - A Foreigner's Guide to Food and Drink in Japan

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Maid Cafés in Akihabara (Tokyo) by Jamie

4.7 Stars

Have you ever heard of a “maid café”? I bet not. Only in Japan! While maid cafés are everywhere in Japan, Akihabara in Tokyo is famous for them. Akihabara is the electronics capital of Tokyo and is a focal point for electronics and anime maniacs (also known as otaku). When you exit Akihabara station, you will meet many maids handing out flyers for their respective cafés. I highly ... Read More

Smoodle With Caution by Ulara Nakagawa

4.5 Stars

This is a tale I will never forget: Years ago, there was a Canadian named Jeff living in Japan. He was so intimidated by the idea of shopping and cooking in a foreign land that he decided to stick to the easy and familiar. While all the other brightly packaged goods were covered in letters he could not decipher, there was one item he knew he could manage. Cup Noodles, or instant ramen. Jeff... Read More

Chopstick Handling a Cream Puff by Ulara Nakagawa

4.3 Stars

Tofu, grilled fish and burdock root. I had it all planned out. Japan would be my fountain of youth, my supplier of all things healthy so that I could become part of the statistic: Japanese are to this day known to live longest in the world. (As of 2005 life expectancy is an average of 81.15, according the CIA World Fact Book). It’s not as if I was trying to magically turn a KFC diet into a da... Read More

Mmmm...Matsuri Food by Ulara Nakagawa

4.0 Stars

It seems as if every person in Tokyo (and their camera) were present at the Sanja Matsuri (‘Matsuri’, is Japanese for festival) in Asakusa this past Sunday. This is one of the largest and rowdiest festivals in the country, and draws in yearly crowds of up to two million. A powerful presence at a Japanese festival is without doubt, the food. One after the other, vendor booths line the fest... Read More

The Top Reasons Why Hard Rock Cafe is the Best Place to Hang Out! by Dione

3.0 Stars

If you're searching for a cool place to hang out in Roppongi aside from those dancing and drinking bars, I suggest you dine at Hard Rock Cafe. Here's the reason why: a.) Great service - They don't only treat you like ordinary customers but treats you like a VIP! They have the most accomodating, outgoing, friendly bi-lingual staffs there. It's great to eat if you feel comfortable to the people ser... Read More