Clean-Aired Cafés: 5 Super Smoke-Free Chains!
Smoke-free sipping may not be Japan-standard just yet, but now you can at least enjoy your coffee in clean air at a few more non-Starbucks chains almost anywhere in the country!
Life Ramen in Nagaoka, Niigata
Ramen Adventures rolls out some wheels to get to finely balanced tonkotsu gyokai ramen.
Halal Friendly Bento in Japan
Ever think of eating bento in Japan, but had trouble finding one that's halal? Wherever you are, we've got you covered!
10 Unforgettable Old-School Cafés in Kyoto
Kyoto's hip coffee culture is nothing new. Check out these 10 cafés that are decades-old relics (or at least look like one), and are full of character.
7 Great Cafés in Kamakura
One of Japan's former capital cities has a great café scene.
5 Fluffy Pancake Cafés in Osaka
If you're not near pancakes right now, avoid these mouth-watering images at all cost.
Kyoto’s Top 5 ‘Machiya’ Cafés
Some of Kyoto's most stylish cafés can be found in repurposed traditional houses.
11 Hot Cafés & Lunch Spots in Namba
Where can you catch a casual yet tasty bite in Osaka's prime entertainment district? Read on!
Kyoto's 6 Best Third-Wave Coffee Shops
Tokyo may seem like the coffee capital of Japan, but Kyoto certainly gives it a run for its money.
Simple yet Refined
This is one bowl ramen enthusiasts won't want to miss on their next trip to Sapporo, one of Japan's famed ramen cities.
6 Super Sites for Coffee Seekers
If you’re looking for something specific for your next cup of joe, these sites offer a broad selection both in Tokyo and across the country.
Ramen Aventures vs. Ivan Ramen in NYC
Who better to blow up the NYC ramen scene than a native New Yorker who'd proven his chops in Japan?
Why is this Shop So Popular Among Foreigners?
What's Ramen Bayashi’s secret? Why do so many foreigners eat there?
Cafe Unizon: Food, Books & (Some) Live Music
I was first introduced to Cafe Unizon by a couple of fellow Kiwis also living on Okinawa. It has been a frequent stop for us ever since.
Proper Ramen in Hot Spring Country
The owner and his wife haven't just created a great ramen shop in Sharaku—they've made a cool spot to hang out and drink in a classic onsen town.
5 Real Homemade Cafés Around Miyazaki & Saito
Miyazaki City and its northern sister Saito City offer plenty of prime cafés catering to tourists flocking to this beach-bounded, history-heavy area.
Top 5 Chains for Cheap Bento
Super Cheap Japan walks us through their top picks for a cheap bite!
More Than Just a Ramen Shop
This weird Yokohama restaurant threatens to curse you if you don't finish your noodles on time.
Let them Eat Barbapapa Cake
Although you won't find any of the cotton candy that Barbapapa is named after, this café will definitely satisfy your sweet tooth!
6 Sapporo Ramen Shops You’ve Got to Try
With sushi, uni-don, ikura-don, “Genghis Khan” grilled mutton and the recently insurgent soup curry, Hokkaido is a gourmet wonderland. But if you’re in Sapporo, you just can’t pass up the ramen.