Food, Recipes, Catering in Japan

Information on Japanese food, how to read food labels, delivery services, and more

Learning to cook Japanese food or dining at a traditional Japanese restaurant may be an unforgettable experience and memory for non-Japanese staying in Japan. Japanese food may however not be what you want to eat every day while living in Japan. You may want to get food from your home country, use a food delivery service for your convenience, or you may require halal food for religious reasons.

Here we have made a list of useful articles including English websites for Japanese Food Recipes, English speaking Food Delivery services, How to read Food Labels in Japan, International Supermarkets, and information for vegetarians, specifically selected within central Tokyo.

Kaitenzushi in Japan: What to Know about Conveyor Belt Sushi

There are a number of ways to enjoy sushi in Japan, but one of the most accessible, fun, and easy-to-use options is kaitenzushi, better known in the West as conveyor belt sushi. Here we will cover everything you need to enjoy this quintessential Japanese experience. What is Kaitenzushi? Kaitenzushi…

Family Restaurants in Japan

Moving to Japan with small children comes with unique challenges—especially when unfamiliar menus, neighborhoods, and language make even the simple task of deciding where to eat feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why the concept of the Family Restaurant—or “Famiresu,” as it’s affectionately known—ca…

Sushi in Akasaka: Don’t Miss Some of Tokyo’s Hidden Gems

Akasaka is one of the greatest business hubs in downtown Tokyo. With many salarymen and women out late for work, an excellent gourmet scene has sprouted, making Akasaka one of the most underrated places to live and dine in downtown Tokyo. Why is Akasaka a Great Place to Eat? Years of international…

Where to Get the Full Sake Experience in Tokyo

When it comes to food and drink pairings or special occasion beverages, most people’s first thoughts go to wine. In Japan, however, sake is the go-to drink. Although sake can be found outside of Japan, the quality and variety available for export is nothing compared to what can be found in the coun…

The 12 Best Craft Beer Bars and Restaurants in Tokyo

Tokyo's craft beer scene is literally hopping. A wide variety of breweries are producing and serving original and great-tasting beers. Here are 12 of the best craft breweries, bars and restaurants. Let’s refresh ourselves with a look at 12 awesome places to go bottom’s up in Tokyo. The following li…

Tokyo Craft Beer Guide: Good Brews in Hiroo & Azabu-Juban

The cup of the Tokyo craft beer scene runneth over, with breweries of all shapes and sizes starting up, expanding, and improving their line-up of quality craft beers. Whilst Tokyo has its share of microbreweries, there have yet to be any craft breweries in the Hiroo and Azabu-Juban areas. Despite t…

English-Friendly Food Delivery Options in Tokyo

Tokyo is known internationally for being one of the most popular and varied food cities in the world. But in a time of overworked business-people rushing to get home and increased considerations for social distancing, the city’s many restaurants and cafes have finally begun to fully adopt the idea…

Food Allergies in Japan: How to Read Japanese Food Labels

Japan has a diverse food culture that enjoys experimenting with a wide variety of ingredients, with a strong emphasis on soy, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Interestingly, these four ingredients are also among the eight major food allergens responsible for about 90 percent of all food-allergic reactio…

Best Vegan / Vegetarian Restaurants in Tokyo

Over the past few years, the number of vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Tokyo has been increasing. From casual to fancy, here are some of the best vegetarian and vegan restaurants in Tokyo. Many of these restaurants use organic vegetables however, if you would like to be sure, please check each…

Organic Food Stores and Markets in Tokyo

Although there aren’t as many organic stores in Japan as there are in the United States and Europe, the number is gradually increasing. People are becoming more sensitive to how food is grown or raised because it can have a major impact on mental and emotional health. More and more organic supermar…