JAPANESE FOOD

Want a local watering hole in Osaka? As there are so many choices, each of them famous for something different, it can be difficult to narrow them down. We've done the hard work for you—here are our top picks!

If you want a taste of Japan, these 10 popular izakaya dishes are a must-try!

For vegetarians, finding a meatless meal when dinning may seem tough, but these 12 dishes are so common that they are served at almost any Japanese pub!

Before heading out to an Japanese pub, you might want to read up on the infamous 'otoshi.'

If you are only in Japan for a limited amount of time and you can't head up to Aomori Prefecture, but are dying for a taste of the region's music and food, then head over to Haneto Izakaya in Tokyo!

Don't let those meat-packed menus scare you! There are several tasty choices for the herbivores and health conscious out there.

These shops near one of Shinto’s holiest shrines will make you feel as though you have slipped back into the feudal period.

Hakodate is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Hokkaido, and it's famous for fresh and delicious seafood. The seafood served in Hakodate is mostly caught locally, allowing you to enjoy the best of each season.