#Food
7 guides about food in Japan, newest first.
How to book Pokémon Cafe in Tokyo or Osaka
When Pokémon Cafe reservations open (18:00 Japan time on the 1st of the previous month), how to book, party and seat rules, arrival times, the cancellation deadline and what happens if you miss out.
How to eat well from a Japanese convenience store
What to buy at each time of day, how to open an onigiri, how the hot counter and microwave work, and the services hiding behind the till.
What a day in Japan really costs in 2026
Hotel rates by city and season, what meals and transport cost, and three sample daily budgets you can plan around.
Ramen in Japan: styles, ticket machines and noodle firmness
The four main broths, how to order from a ticket machine, what staff will ask you, and the etiquette at a busy counter.
Izakaya basics: how a Japanese pub dinner works
The table charge, how ordering works, what to order for a group, and how to pay at the end.
20 Japanese phrases that make eating out easier
Simple, polite phrases for restaurants, shops and trains, with how to say them and when you will hear them.
Osaka in two days, plus Universal Studios Japan
Where to eat, where to stay, and how to get into Super Nintendo World on a busy day.