Dining
Best Date Spots in Tokyo 2026
Surprise your partner and discover all the city has to offer
Where To Find The Best Brown Bread in Tokyo
Shokupan, move aside
Where To Find The Best Bagel in Tokyo
Where to find some of the best bagels in Japan
Movie-inspired Custom Cocktails in Shibuya: The Whales of August
Choose from either the menu items, or challenge the bartenders to whip up whatever movie comes to your head
Aesthetic Coffee Shops for Every Area in Tokyo
Editor's picks for coffee shops in all 23 of Tokyo's Wards
The Origins of Japanese Curry
The surprising international history of one of Japan’s most beloved comfort foods
A Complete Guide to Yoshoku Dining in Tokyo
From omurice to tonkastu and everything in between
Awaji Island: Japan’s Hidden Culinary and Cultural Getaway
How food, pop culture and slow living coexist on Japan’s quietly changing island
Tokyo’s Best Filipino Restaurants
The best Filipino spots to dine
Tokyo Vegan Burger Guide 2026
The best vegetarian and vegan burgers in Tokyo
The Pink Cow: California-Mexican Comfort Food in the Heart of Tokyo
Your Spot for Dinners, Parties and California Flavor
The Japanese Recipes You Need for Cherry Blossom Season
How to make tamagoyaki, onigiri, karaage and other Japanese picnic favorites
La Carmina’s Love Letter to Okinawan Cuisine
The best of Okinawa's regional and traditional food
What to Order at 0%: Japan’s First Vegan-Friendly and Non-Alcoholic Bar
Our favorite multisensory mocktails, vegan wine and more in Roppongi
Traditional Restaurants in Tokyo
The best eats in the city to taste history and tradition
Tokyo Whisky Library: Omotesando’s Finest Curated Collection
One of Tokyo's top whiskey experiences
An Evening at Janu Tokyo: Grill, Bar and Lounge
An editor’s review of the Janu Grill, Janu Bar and Janu Lounge.
Festive Christmas and Holiday Dinners in Tokyo 2025
Where to book a festive meal this season—from skyline hotels to cozy brasseries
Why Does Japan Eat KFC On Christmas?
How KFC became Kentucky Fried Christmas in Japan
Cafe Lumiere Kakigori for A Tokyo Christmas
A chilly dessert for a frosty morning
Best Stollen in Tokyo for Christmas 2025
The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
Christmas Afternoon Teas in Tokyo 2025
Experience the warmth of the holidays through artful sweets, rich savories and festive hotel lounges across Tokyo
How To Choose And Use Furoshiki
Japan’s original eco bags
The Fascinating History Behind Japanese Kissaten
Plus top kissaten cafes to visit in Tokyo
Where the Wild Wines Are: Discover Tokyo’s Natural Wine Bars
A Guide to the Bars Keeping Wine Wild in the Heart of Tokyo
IL LUPINO PRIME Christmas Dinner in Tokyo 2025
A Tuscan winter feast in the heart of Omotesando
A Brief History of Zunda
Tohoku’s Green Paste Icon
The Best Restaurants in Tokyo For Autumnal Dining
Where the smoke rises and leaves fall
Thanksgiving in Tokyo 2025 at Bistro Vino
Nov 24 – Nov 30, 2025
Where to Find Pumpkin Spice Lattes in Tokyo
Metropolis’ hunt for the fall favorite drink
The Truth About MSG: Is MSG Bad For You?
How a Japanese discovery became the victim of racism and bad science.
Beyond Vegan Cafés: How Tokyo Restaurants Are Making Traditional Cuisine Inclusive
Ningen Restaurant and Mugi no Oto
Taste of Hungary in Tokyo: Az Finom
Tokyo's favorite Hungarian restaurant is in Harajuku
Traditional Japanese Tea Guide: Beyond Matcha
21 types of Japanese tea you should know