Street food and top restaurants
In different cities and areas in Japan, you will be surprised by the special dishes known all over the world. Sushi, sashimi, teppanyaki and sukiyaki, traveling through Japan is a culinary surprise. For example, in Tokyo there is the Toyosu fish market, the largest fish market in the world with an area of a whopping 408,000 square meters. But Osaka should not be missing from your culinary journey either. The "Food Capital of theWorld" is jokingly called "Kuidaore," which means as much as "eat untill you drop. Feast on all the Japanese delicacies at street food stalls, such as Kushikatsu (fried vegetables on a stick), Okonomiyaki (pancakes with cabbage, squid, shrimp and octopus) or Takoyaki (dough balls stuffed with octopus, ginger and spring onions). Is your mouth already watering? During a private cooking class, you will learn to make these and other typical Japanese dishes so that you can enjoy these delicacies at home.
THE WORLD'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS
Tokyo has several top restaurants. Restaurant Narisawa has been in the Top 50 of the World's Best Restaurants* for years. This is because of the special dishes made from sustainable, local ingredients accompanied by the finest local wines. This list also includes restaurant Den where you will be surprised by the chef's constantly innovative dishes.
JAPANESE TEA CEREMONY
The Japanese tea ceremony is closely related to Zen Buddhism, which is perhaps why it is so special. It is an art form with strict rules and regulations regarding the actions, attitude of the participants and the place where the ceremony takes place. Regardless, the whole experience - and especially the entourage - will stay with you for a long time.
* See the complete list of the Top 50 Best Restaurants in the World at www.theworlds50best.com.
