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Yoshokuya Fujiya
Since 1935, this family-friendly restaurant in Osaka has been serving comforting Japanese-Western cuisine known as yoshoku, consistently attracting a loyal clientele who crave a taste of home cooking.
Ishii Jr.
Three local chicken breeds from Kumamoto, Wakayama and Akita are the backbone of the ever-busy grill at Ishii Jr., the laid-back sibling of the Michelin-starred Torisho Ishii in Osaka.
Mugito Mensuke
On the corner of a quaint street near Nakatsu Station, luxurious ramen with wagyu-stuffed wontons await in an elegant, traditional dining space.
Naniwa Okina
90 years of history in a bowl of soba — the third-generation owner makes sure that the hand-kneaded soba maintains the same recipe developed since its opening in 1930.
Misono Kobe Main Store
Experience the art of teppanyaki where it originated – at Misono, the legendary Kobe restaurant that pioneered it.
Eitaroya
In this kappo izakaya, savor Kyoto-style drinking snacks and traditional sake under the convivial service of the owner.
Sobashubo Ichii
In a nondescript traditional townhouse, find the perfect pairing between buckwheat soba and Kawachi duck — as beloved by Kyoto locals.
Kyoyakiniku Hiro Yasakatei
Along the stretch of Yasaka Street, what was initially billed as wagyu yakiniku fine dining has become a far more intriguing proposition with fusions of kaiseki in Hiro’s newly renovated establishment.
Sobakiri Gaku
At the tail-end of Karahori Shopping Arcade in Osaka, you'll find a humble joint with a Bib Gourmand under its belt and a passion for nihachi soba — 80% buckwheat, 20% wheat flour.
Gion Yorozuya
Close to Kyoto’s Yasaka Shrine, the signature chewy udon with plenty of Kujo spring onions draws Michelin critics and foodies year after year.
Sanbongi Shoten
Preservation of the old ways is a surprising theme at this Michelin Bib Gourmand eatery, which prides itself on rustic grilled game meat and organic wines.
Oryori Menami
Opened in 1939, third-generation owner Sakurako Katsuta continues her grandmother’s legacy by serving Kyoto-style obanzai and homespun meals reminiscent of her creations.
Sobakiri Arabompu
“Arabompu” means “wild, ordinary man,” which reflects the liberating spirit of this Michelin-fetured soba shop in Osaka where the talented owner-chef Hashimoto Yoshio runs the show.
Bocca del Vino
An all-day trattoria with Michelin backing in Kyoto, Chef Nomiya transports diners to Italy through his restaurant’s classical atmosphere and authentic food.
Sushidokoro Kaihara
In Osaka’s gourmet-rich Tenma area, experience the quiet perfection of an 8-course Edomae sushi omakase crafted by a Michelin-awarded chef who prefers working in silence.
Sumibiyakitori Ikoka
The hidden skewer joint west of Osaka Castle serves Michelin-approved yakitori grilled over high-quality binchotan charcoal in a sophisticated atmosphere.
Oryori Amenimomakezu (Osaka)
The concept revolves around sake, people, and hyperlocal dishes at this six-seat Osaka restaurant, helmed by a chef who cut his teeth in traditional Japanese cuisine.
Shokudo Akari
Minamoto Fumimasa's deep love for his hometown in Wakayama Prefecture stirs up Osaka's dining scene, giving rise to one of the city's rare Michelin-approved izakayas.
Sakeya Sakana Yoshimura
Run by a sake-loving couple in Osaka, this izakaya’s ascent to fame was inevitable, driven by word-of-mouth acclaim until its Michelin Guide debut cemented its reputation.
Ningyocho Imahan
This legendary sukiyaki restaurant relies on the steadfast, loyal formula of high-grade kuroge wagyu hotpot that began in 1895 and proves that age is no barrier to quality.
Tsukiji Satou
The award-winning restaurant in Tsukiji is a cross between a teppanyaki joint and a steakhouse, setting a gold standard in fine dining with its original brand of wagyu beef.
Sushi Hanayoshi
Born to a family of soba restaurant owners, Hanayoshi’s chef Yoshioka Ryohei has been preparing artful sushi with hand-picked seafood and sake since 2006 in his hometown of Niseko.
Sushidokoro Yamato
Chef Yamato’s homage to the sushi masters who shaped his craft has grown into independent glory in the battle of Tsukiji’s sushi landscape, earning him a place in the Michelin Guide.
Sushiya Hajime
A reintroduction to the history of sushi by a Michelin-recognized master that expresses the old ways through fresh eyes, right in Toyo’s Little Paris.
AWOMB Karasuma
A treat for the mouth and the eyes at this teori-zushi omakase by Nishiki Market, where diners get to play with around 50 ingredients to churn it into unique handrolls of their own.
Ajizukuri Setsugekka
Enjoy a mountain feast in the harmonious locale of Katashina Village, Gunma prefecture, at a restaurant that’s committed to preserving local food culture.
TREE by NAKED Yoyogi Park
Just outside Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, this visionary fusion restaurant immerses diners in an ever-changing kaleidoscope of colours, lights and sounds, making a treat for all the senses.
Steak House Mihashi
Located in the beautiful scenic city of Nikko, Mihashi is the oldest steak house in the area and is one of the select few that serve Tochigi wagyu.