Kusatsu Onsen Yubatake Kusatsu Onsen in Gunma prefecture is said to be one of the three most famous hot springs in Japan. The others being Gero Onsen in Gifu and Arima Onsen in Hyogo near Kobe. In the center of the city is an area called yubatake, literally a field of hot water. At night…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

08.08.2025

Tokyo Oolong – Food Sake Tokyo

Tokyo Station Oolong Casual Chinese cafe inside Tokyo Station at Tokyo Oolong. Fried and boiled gyoza potstickers 🥟 , wonton ramen 🍜 , egg and pork, and potato salad. The yuzu ginger drink was filled with chopped ginger overpowering any hint of yuzu. Don't bother with this drink. But I do love the rest of the…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

09.08.2025

Ushio – Food Sake Tokyo

武蔵国分寺うしお蕎麦。A delicious meal at Musashi Kokubunji Ushio soba shop in Kokubunji (a short walk from Nishi-Kokubunji station). Can you see the hand-drawn menu of seasonal dishes on the wall? It shows you the heart of the restaurant. The chef has a selection of sake-friendly small dishes before ending with handmade soba. It's a charming shop…

Food Sake Tokyo | A chef's guide to the best food in Tokyo.

10.08.2025

Okume Condiments 1 – Food Sake Tokyo

Okume Okume, established in 1871, specializes in kanbutsu dried ingredients, essential for making dashi stock. Dashi is rich in natural umami and is at the heart of washoku Japanese cuisine. Okume has an impressive display of different ingredients for making dashi - up to 36 options - at their retail stores. We visit the Okume…

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Okume Condiments 1 – Food Sake Tokyo

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