Section 04

Dining

You can eat superbly in Japan for ¥1,000 or ¥50,000. These guides cover both ends — and how to eat well with dietary needs.

食

Budget

03 guides

Why a konbini breakfast is a genuine highlight, and what to eat on the street.

Where to eat after dark, how lantern-lit bars work, and what to order.

Great bowls and plates for under ¥2,000.

02 guides

What kaiseki is, how Michelin works in Japan and how to experience it without a ¥60,000 bill.

How to actually get a seat at a top sushi counter.

01 guides

Dashi is in almost everything. Here's how to eat well anyway.

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