In this article, I’ll be going over my 5 go-to breakfast choices in Japan, dishes ranging from the traditional to the not-so-traditional.
Home cooking in Japan – the best recipes that anyone can do!
If you’re staying in Japan for an extended period of time, it could be worth getting into some home cooking to save yourself some extra cash.
What you can get at Japan’s 7-Eleven for under 10 dollars (US)
Making a living in Japan might seem difficult as wages tend to be quite low, but not when you factor in how cheap it is to eat at 7-Eleven!
Sari Sari Store is Osaka’s best coconut specialty cafe
Just off the Dotonbori River is a humble little shop called Sari Sari Store. Here, you can enjoy amazing delicacies all made of real coconut!
FamilyMart oden brings convenience to Japan’s iconic comfort food
As the year enters the colder seasons of autumn and winter, combinis such as FamilyMart begin boiling up hot steaming oden to keep us warm!
Bikkuri Donkey serves up the best hamburger steaks in Japan!
The concept of hamburger steaks has been popularized in Japan since before WWII times. Today, Bikkuri Donkey is keeping the tradition alive!
Gyomu Super is Kyoto’s best Muslim-friendly supermarket chain
Located in the heart of Kyoto in the Fushimi ward is Gyomu Supermarket. Here, you can find local and international goods including halal.
Miyako is Kyoto’s favorite Japanese noodle soup shop
If you’ve been in Japan long enough, then you know the quality of a 24-hour restaurant just isn’t the same as an authentic place like Miyako.
Kohnan is the all-inclusive department store chain of Japan
As Kmart is to Australians or Walmart to Americans, Kohnan is Japan’s all-inclusive retail store that has everything you need for your home!
Soup curry is the pride and joy of Hokkaido
Known for its comforting aroma and mildly spicy taste, soup curry is the signature dish of Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido.
Kyogoku Kaneyo is serving up the best unagi eel in Japan!
In the heart of Kyoto lies a vintage Japanese restaurant called Kyogoku Kaneyo, and you best believe their grilled eel is the best in town!
Nakau is Japan’s best 24-hour chicken and egg rice bowl chain
Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week (including public holidays), Nakau is Japan’s largest chain of mouth-watering chicken and egg rice bowls.