Category Archives: Food & Drink

Dining Out: A Taste Of Jar Jar In Morioka (Iwate)

Posted on September 14, 2018 by tokyofox

There are three noodle dishes which Morioka is famous for. One of the most popular is the amusingly named wanko soba which come in small bowls and are consumed one after another until you’ve had enough. This has been covered … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The “Pie Ramen” Restaurant

Posted on August 22, 2018 by tokyofox

When it comes to ramen, there are many tastes and regional variations whether it be shio (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), tonkotsu (pork bone broth) in Kyushu or miso ramen which is served up in Hokkaido. On top of that come the crazy novelty ones which … Continue reading →

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Water Fasting For 75 Hours! (No Food, Only Water)

Posted on March 11, 2018 by tokyofox

Many people often do some kind of detox after the excess of Christmas and/or New Year but I continued in the festive spirit in to the early days of March! Since my bicycle accident last month I haven’t really been … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: The “Blue Ramen” Restaurant!

Posted on March 3, 2018 by tokyofox

When it comes to ramen, there are many tastes and regional variations whether it be shio  (salt), shoyu (soy sauce), tonkotsu (pork bone broth) in Kyushu or miso ramen which is served up in Hokkaido. On top of that come the crazy novelty ones … Continue reading →

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Dining Out in Shizuoka City

Posted on January 23, 2018 by tokyofox

These days Japan is awash with all manner of matcha flavoured confectionary on sale in stores nationwide. However, it may surprise the recent influx of visitors to the country that such green tea sweets are actually quite a recent phenomena in Japan … Continue reading →

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Countdown to Christmas 2017 in Tokyo

Posted on December 26, 2017 by tokyofox

  Illuminations are a pretty big thing in Japan at Christmas time but something I’ve just not bothered with as I referenced in my ‘Things I’ve Never Done In Tokyo‘ post back in 2011. However, this year we were in … Continue reading →

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A Taste Of Siberia In Tokyo

Posted on December 23, 2017 by tokyofox

Tokyo is absolutely packed full of museums and just when you think you’re aware of most of them you hear of another that has somehow bypassed you. I came across this one about 13 months ago whilst touring around Tokyo … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Donguri Floating Restaurant (Including Video!)

Posted on December 14, 2017 by tokyofox

The days of kaiten-zushi (conveyor-belt sushi) may be coming to an end as they get replaced by express delivery direct to tables but that original style lives on at this restaurant where dishes arrive via the water.   Only a … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Jihanki Shokudo (Vending Machine Restaurant)

Posted on November 15, 2017 by tokyofox

No doubt Gunma prefecture possesses a wide range of great and tasty local delicacies but sadly all I wanted to do was go to this quirky place in the middle of nowhere. I say that last bit based purely on the … Continue reading →

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Dining Out: Halloween Treats At A Conveyor Belt Sushi Chain

Posted on October 13, 2017 by tokyofox

Friday the 13th is here and I’m sure you all know what happens on this particular date don’t you?! Yep, absolutely f*** all!! Well, that wasn’t quite the case actually as conveyor-belt sushi chain Kurazushi introduced a few Halloween-themed treats … Continue reading →

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