Japanese Food

Japanese Food

Eating at Restaurants in Japan: Ordering, Paying & Etiquette

Learn how to get a seat, order from staff or a meal-ticket machine, check otoshi charges, and pay at restaurants in Japan, with useful Japanese phrases.
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Japanese Convenience Store Foods: 7 Easy Things to Try First

Discover 7 easy Japanese convenience-store foods, with typical prices, dollar estimates, practical tips, and simple choices for first-time visitors.
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6 Japanese Convenience Store Drinks to Try First

A first-timer’s guide to six Japanese convenience-store drinks, from unsweetened green tea and Pocari Sweat to Calpis Water and Yakult 1000.
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Japanese Convenience Store Onigiri: 6 Fillings to Try & How to Open Them

A first-time guide to Japanese convenience-store onigiri: learn how to open the wrapper and choose between six popular fillings, from salmon and tuna mayo to ume and kombu.
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Japanese Snacks to Try: 12 Choices by Flavor and Texture

A first-time guide to 12 popular Japanese snacks, from KitKat and Pocky to senbei, dorayaki, and yokan. Compare flavors and textures, then choose a small variety to try.