America Mura

A popular place among young people in Kansai and the birthplace of many trends, America Mura is a place where many Kansai youth and teens hang out. Despite being beign only 300m by 500m in area, there are numerous import & second-hand stores, general stores, cafes, galleries, music instrument shops and more – a chaotic […]

Hakodate Asaichi (Morning Market)

As the largest seafood market in Hokkaido, vegetables, fruits, sweets and dried seafood are also sold in the 250 store market. In other words, it’s the “wonderland of food” that has every imaginable Hokkaido food. Its liveliness is contagious and fun to walk around. Sure you can try a bite from various stores selling squid […]

4 Chome Nanba/1 Chome Nanbanaka

There is a relatively large gay town in Osaka centered on the fourth district and Namba-naka area of Namba. There are roughly LGBT 60 clubs/restaurants, with 40 of those being gay bars and many for elderly people. One of the main characteristics of the Minami gay bars is their small and fiercely individualistic character. Foreigners […]

Tea Lounge Legato (at the Summit station of the ropeway)

At the summit station of the ropeway there is a restaurant called “Genova” on the 2nd floor and a lounge (Legato) on the 3rd floor. You can have dinner while taking in the evening view, or drink some tea and relax. If you make a dinner reservation at Restaurant Genova, with 2 or more people, […]

Tomikawa seimensho

This ramen restaurant opened in 2009 as another brand of Furano Tomikawa, a Michelin Bib Gourmand winner. Although the noodles and soup taste different from those of Furano Tomikawa, this restaurant has also won the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. The wonderful made-in-house noodles, which are made at a noodle factory attached to the restaurant, bring […]

AQUA CiTY ODAIBA

With over 120 shops and restaurants AQUA CiTY ODAIBA is a large-scale shopping complex. In addition, the largest movie theater in Tokyo, United Cinemas Aquacity – 13 screens and 3,000 total seats – and an area called Tokyo Ramen Kokugikan mai – a collection of popular ramen shops across Japan on one floor – are […]

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Tokyo Okashi Land

At this specialty shop are products from 3 of Japan’s largest snack makers 3 of Japan’s household snack makers (Calbee, Morinaga, Glico) merge in one specialty shop, selling limited edition snacks, or regionally produced limited edition snacks. You can even buy fried potato chips made right in that shop, or if you prefer sweets, freshly […]

Nagaoka

Aji no Sanpei

The Outer Market

The outer market has around 300 specialty shops selling items, most of which are tableware and kitchen goods, to restaurant chefs and professionals. Some shops even sell snacks for you to eat while promenading. The general public is allowed to purchase from the above mentioned stores too, a treat for you cooking diehards who want […]

Chakaiseki Nakahan

Ekibenya Matsuri

From Tokyo Station limited edition bentos to famous bento boxes from all over Japan, over 200 different kinds are supplied daily, the largest ekiben shop in Japan. It is bento theme park. Find the shop within the ticket gates. The popular bento boxes are placed around the front of the shop, while ones to the […]

まぐろや黒銀

世界中から厳選して仕入れた本マグロを扱う鮮魚店。 その場でさばかれたマグロを、刺身や寿司、丼などで提供している。 持ち帰りはもちろん、店内にあるイートインスペースで楽しめる。

Janjan Yokocho Alley

The narrow and long Nanyodori Shotengai has a street length of 180 meters from the south to the north, with a width of 2.5 meters that starts from the Dobutsuen-mae Station on the metro, all the way to Tsutenkaku, and it is known as Janjan Yokocho Alley. The nickname Janjan Yokocho Alley comes from the […]

Hokusei Farm

A melon that has been in business for 30 years. In addition to the popular all-you-can-eat melons, they also sell melons directly, and offer corn and tomato harvesting experiences. All-you-can-eat melons are available for ¥2,750 yen for 30 minutes. Limited to early June to late August and reservations are necessary.

Daimon Yokocho Hakodate Hikari no Yatai (Food Stall)

A food stall village in Daimon district located in front of Hakodate Station. Bar eateries, yakitori, Japanese mutton, ramen, and several other kinds of restaurants – 26 in all – congregate. Most open from night, but there are a few open for lunch.

Tempura Kisaka

Although the average cost of dinner here sits at around ¥20,000, the restaurant offers a tempura set at ¥1300 during lunch which includes: eight different tempura rice, miso soup other various side dishes Not only is this a fantastic deal, but you’ll also be able to watch the chefs fry the tempura right in front […]

Sushi Taro

Ten Zushi Kyomachi Store

Hokkaido Ramen Dojo

10 of Hokkaido’s famous ramen shops from all over the island are here, and you can even have taste of “Hokkaido’s 3 pillars of ramen flavor”: Sapporo-style Miso base with plenty of vegetables, Hakodate-style Salt but light ramen base, and Asahikawa-style Pork belly and bones base with seafood dashi base.

Misono Universe Building

Established in 1956, the Misono Universe Building is a large leisure building in “Uranamba” which contains an entrance with neon-lit waterfalls on either side, and a luxurious retro style. On the second floor there is are several unique bars, suitable for spending a long night drinking.

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Hanayoshi Sushi

Popular sushi restaurant