Food is a huge part of travel – and it’s
a powerful way to understand other
cultures, people, and places.
Food is available, literally, on every corner in Japan. From restaurants at the top of the tallest Tokyo skyscrapers to tiny underground izakaya bars, where five guests would be a squeeze, and, of course, the country’s 5.5 million vending machines…
Whether you can’t wait to tuck into a
steaming bowl of ramen, try out both styles of okonomiyaki (Hiroshima and Osaka fight for first place), or simply want to eat your way through convenience store treats, here’s your practical guide to Japan’s food etiquette, traditions and dishes.
