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COURSE MENUGinza Hassen
Grown, harvested and processed for almost 250 years on the Aomori coast, the sake served at Ginza Hassen is second to none. Contemporary kaiseki cuisine from master chef Shuichi Sugimoto serves as the perfect accompaniment to such a storied icon.
COURSE MENUBel Sogno
Born in Miyazaki and trained in Italy, Chef Yuji Nakamoto writes a love letter to both through his fusion cuisine. Inventive dishes like matcha tiramisu and eel risotto not only showcase his skill, but the quality of the Miyazaki-sourced ingredients.
COURSE MENUAkasaka Kenmochi
With seasonal produce sourced from all over Japan and served on traditional ko-imari porcelain, chef Makoto Kenmochi creates course menus that aim to tantalize all of his diners’ five senses.
COURSE MENUUshi ni Kanabou Azabu-juban
Taking its name from a Japanese saying to make something even better, this Azabu-juban restaurant does exactly that with a French-inspired approach to the simple act of grilling meat.
COURSE MENUUma-Cha Sangenjaya
One of southern Kyushu’s best-kept culinary secrets, horse meat, or ba-niku, isn’t just supremely nutritious—it’s also an extremely versatile meat bursting with flavor. There’s no better way to experience it than at this Sangenjaya specialist.
COURSE MENUChicken Kappo Hajime
History and interior design aficionados will be swept up in the Taisho Roman era-inspired interior of Chicken Kappo Hajime, but the sheer juiciness and flavor of its mizutaki and yakitori are the real stars of the show.
COURSE MENUGanko Sanjo Honten
While its convenient riverside location, affordable prices and impeccable cuisine draw hundreds of customers a day, many also come to marvel at the traditional Japanese interiors of this Sanjo establishment.
COURSE MENUHokkaisushi and Tempura Sushiyama Shinjuku
Gourmands who might not be able to make a Hokkaido trip will satisfy their north-country cravings at this Shinjuku restaurant, which receives its seafood fresh from Hakodate’s famed Asaichi Morning Market every day.
SEAT RESERVATIONSaito
Witness how minor alterations to ingredients alter the flavors significantly at this Roppongi sushiya.
COURSE MENUKuramoto Saryo
Operated by Ishikura Shuzo, the last remaining sake brewery in Hakata, Kuramoto Saryo serves as a cornerstone of kaiseki and sake-making and resides in the former residence of the brewery's owner.traditions in Fukuoka.
COURSE MENUSushi Kimura Nihombashi
One city’s loss is another’s gain. Following a 15-year stint at one of New York City’s most exclusive sushi restaurants, Kimura Koji arrives in Nihonbashi with an Edomae omakase concept shaped by fish from his hometown in Hachinohe.
COURSE MENUBeef Nagayoshi
Opened in 2014 in Shinjuku’s Arakicho, Beef Nagayoshi serves an approachable A5-grade wagyu omakase course, with the owner handling all the grilling and dining is done at izakaya-style counter seating.
COURSE MENUSushi Aoyagi
Local legend Sushi Aoyogi debuted following The Tokyo Station Hotel’s renovation, serving technique-driven, quality-focused Edomae omakase to both the city's old and new crowds just steps from Tokyo Station’s historic red-bricked structure.
COURSE MENUSushi Rei
Sushi meets art in this suave sushi omakase venue in Omotesando, helmed by a young chef delivers Edomae-leaning dishes served in handmade lacquerware by local artists.
COURSE MENUAzabu Saotome
After a decade of holding a Michelin star at Hong Kong's Kaiseki Den, master chef Saotome Hiroyuki’s omakase-only debut in Nishi Azabu has brought fresh energy and focus to traditional Japanese cuisine.
COURSE MENUSushi Umiji
Expanding on the Edomae concept, Sushi Umiji introduces Tokyoites to a new wave of luxury-meets-classic sushi, merging ingredients like caviar, foie gras and sea urchin without restraint or a hefty price tag.
COURSE MENUSukiyaki Harijyu Dotonbori
Situated in the middle of Osaka’s Dotonbori entertainment district, this sukiyaki restaurant has been serving customers with high-quality wagyu beef hotpot for over 100 years.
COURSE MENUMinokichi Takeshigero Hotel Granvia Kyoto
The Hotel Granvia Kyoto plays host to one of Kyoto’s most historic kyo-kaiseki restaurants, with over 300 years of history serving freshwater fish and other traditional dishes.
COURSE MENUShabushabu Okaka Shinjuku
By adding bonito flakes just a fraction of a millimeter thick at the last possible second, the specially-prepared dashi broth at Shabushabu Okaka Shinjuku receives a bright burst of flavor—a perfect match for creamy kurobuta shabu-shabu pork.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Ueno
The perfect way to end a day at Ueno Park: high-quality wagyu beef at Ushihachi Ueno, which aims to be the most cost-effective yakiniku in the country. “No meat, no life” is written on the wall—and after eating here, you’ll be inclined to agree.
COURSE MENUUSHIHACHI Shinagawa - Konan Exit Branch
Taking some design cues from traditional American speakeasies, this yakiniku establishment is nothing if not stylish. Ushihachi Shinagawa provides guests with the opportunity to relax and indulge in high-quality yet affordable grilled meat.
COURSE MENUTsukuri no Wasabi
Discover what true wasabi is at this specialty wasabi restaurant in Shizuoka, where only the highest quality wasabi is grown using fresh spring water and traditional cultivation methods that date back to the Edo period.
COURSE MENUAjuta
Few are as particular about their ingredients as Chef Hiroki Ajuta, who ages every single fish for optimal flavor before crafting his nigiri. His impeccable wine knowledge — and huge collection — also attracts connoisseurs from all over the world.
COURSE MENUTempura Ginza Onodera Higashiginza
“Authentic tempura from Ginza, to the world.” This tempura restaurant marries seasonal ingredients with refined techniques to provide a truly genuine tempura experience. The hairy crab tempura in particular is not to be missed.
COURSE MENURestaurant MARUJU
Previously the 100-year-old Maruju Pharmacy, this Meiji-era building in the center of Chichibu City has since been repurposed into a chic restaurant-hotel that serves up creative French cuisine.
COURSE MENUatelier Morimoto XEX
Celebrities from both within and outside of Japan flock to this cosmopolitan Roppongi restaurant, whose eclectic mixture of Japanese and Western cuisine brings something new every time.
COURSE MENUGinza Wakyo
A think-outside-the-box culinary philosophy drives the creative cuisine at this restaurant, which aims to make haute Japanese cuisine fun. Beautiful artisanal tableware and crockery meet creatively-plated and immaculately-prepared cuisine.
COURSE MENUBistro BrainStorming
There’s no better match for Tottori Prefecture’s famous wagyu beef than some of the best whiskies from all over the world. The man behind this meeting, BrainStorming’s owner and head chef, cut his teeth at some of Japan’s most famous French eateries.
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