About food in Japan

Part 12 Tokyo, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

The largest dining choices might be available in term of cuisine and budget range in the capital of Japan. Many information in English is available nowadays in general.

Then we selected our favourite “Sports bars” in central Tokyo.

ONCE, sports bar with “Mexican food”
The Aldgate, authentic British pub in Shibuya
Footnik, Osaki unit modern and with large seats

We trust Rugby World Cup live will be available there.

 

For more information about the bars, check our blog post in 2014, they remain and not changed!
https://aboutfoodinjapan.weblogs.jp/…/where-to-watch-fifa-w…

 

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

 

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Part 11 Kumamoto, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

First of all, we would like to highlight the update about the city’s symbol Kumamoto Castel which got hugely damaged by the two large-scale earthquakes in 2016.

The city has made great effort to preserve and reconstruct the castle back to the original. So far, the castle being under reconstruction work can be visible only from mound surrounding it. However, from 05 Oct 2019, special access route to the castle’s main building will be opened to the public for limited day and time so we can look at the castle’s main building more closely. (Basically it will be open Sunday and National holidays from 05 Oct, plus afternoon between 05-12Oct, during the period when the games of Rugby World Cup are taken place in the city.)
Don’t miss the special welcome from the city!

 

Kumamoto in the west Kushu has some unique food culture. Their local speciality includes horse meat and lotus root dipped in mustard. Another recommendable dish is “Taipien” (太平燕) local noodle. The bean starch noodle with a lot of vegetables is relatively healthy, compared with regular ramen bowl. It can be found mainly at Chinese or local restaurants in the city.

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

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Part 10 Beppu Oita, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

Beppu, One of the most popular hot spring resorts in Japan, Beppu, is around 10 minutes journey from central Oita city. It will be a must-visit town in the region and can be a good option to stay as well.

 

In the city, the power of natural hot spring is demonstrated in each different but all interesting ways. Some hot spring have colored such as blue or red by natural mineral components and the temperature is too hot for human to take a bath.

We found an interesting food spot in Kannawa traditional hot spring town area, “Jigoku-mushi Kobo”(Steaming-hell studio) run by the city. We can cook food with natural hot steam at the studio with help of their staff. Food and drink are available for purchase there or we can bring some food from outside with supplement charge as long as they are fit for the cooking way.

The video shows the spot well. https://youtu.be/a_9eTUTMTKU

Of course, across Beppu city, many hot spring bath options are available as public bath at reasonable fee or in accommodations.

Tips: To take hot spring bath, if you have a tattoo, make sure if the facility allows it or not in public baths. Some of them have no tattoo policy and others do allow or have a private bath as an alternative option.

 

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

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Part 9 Fukuoka, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

Fukuoka, the capital of Kyushu region, is also the origin of Tonkotsu (pork bone soup) ramen.

One of must-visit spots in Fukuoka is “Yatai” food stalls appearing on evening across the city. Very central night district Nakasu area is one of the places where we can find many choices of Yatai. Many of them have English menu.

Try some local dishes with beer and/or local distilled alcohol, Shochu, by hopping around some stalls.

The city’s tourist office provides Yatai related information in English.
https://yokanavi.com/en/yatai/

 

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

 

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Part 8 Kumagaya, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

Kumagaya is a half hour train ride from Tokyo by Shinkansen bullet train.

It can be a base of sightseeing in surrounding regions, such as Chichibu, Omiya, Nagano or Nikko.

We found the city’s tourist bureau compiles a nice list of evening dining options on its website in English.  http://www.oideyo-kumagaya.com/kumanomi-en/

In the residential and industrial town, many Izakaya(casual dining & bar) options are available mainly around Kumagaya train station.

The website introduce many options with basic information, categorizing by the characteristics. We strongly believe that the site is useful for those who visit and enjoy Kumagaya.

Enjoy and drink like a local in Kumagaya!

Part 7 Nagoya, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

We introduce top 3 Nagoya-meshi(local speciality dishes of Nagoya).

1. Miso-Katsu – Some of you may know “Tonkatsu”(pork cutlet). Miso-katsu is a regional variation of Tonkatsu. Bitter sweet brown sauce made from miso paste is over pork cutlet.

 

2. Hitsumabushi – Grilled eel on top of rice is common across Japan. The Nagoya style set is served with a few condiments and a pot of hot water or green tea. The traditional way to enjoy the dish is first round, simply have just eel and rice, the second round mix them with served condiments such as wasabi, shredded leek and seaweed. As the third round, pour (as served, included in the set) green tea or stock soup or hot water on eel, rice and condiments in the rice bowl and take them. Be ready to have three bowls of rice with grilled eel!

Even though you have never had eel, try the premium seafood in Japan. It is never fishy, no strong flavour at all. Japanese choose the menu as festive meal or to gain more energy.

 

 

 

3. Tebasaki – means “chicken wings”. No further explanation is required for the simple menu. Crispy and spicy chicken wing well matches with beer. You will easily find them at Izakaya, local style dining bars and take-away stands in the region.

 

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

 

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Part 6 Nagoya, For Rugby World Cup Japan 2019 matches, recommendable options in host cities

Moku Moku Kaze-no Budo, buffet restaurant by a tourist farm

A major gateway city for Toyota Stadium, Nagoya is located in the middle of Japan. Our favourite restaurant, Kaze-no Budo(grapes of winds) is the place bringing natural country taste in the bustling central area of Nagoya.

 

The buffet restaurant, operated by a popular tourist farm Moku Moku Farm in the region, offers a variety of charcuterie, vegetables and so on. Dishes include both Japanese and Western styles, most look fresh and healthy.

 

Gelato ice cream made from fresh farm milk was also excellent, don’t miss it!

 

 

 

 

The restaurant is on the 7th floor of a shopping complex called “Lachic”, in central Nagoya Sakae area.

Moku Moku farm Official site http://www.moku-moku.com/farm/index-en.html

Rugby World Cup 2019 official site
Match schedule: https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/match-schedule
Official Ticket purchase guide and tour information : https://www.rugbyworldcup.com/buy-official

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