Japan
- 1Yokohama
- 2Tokyo
- 3Osaka
- 4Kyoto
- 5Sapporo
- 6Nagoya
- 7Fukuoka
- 8Kobe
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WAIN99 / CITY GUIDE
Japan
Follow the cityscape to discover local tables, tea and drinks culture, from Japan and Taiwan to Europe and Southeast Asia.
WAIN99 / CITY ATLAS
Six countries · 30 cities
Trace the coastline and find each city by its number in the list below. Separate detail maps show the outlying islands of Japan and Taiwan.
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Yokohama
A port city beside a lively Chinatown. Western-style Japanese food and cocktail history offer another way into Yokohama.
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Tokyo
From Edomae sushi to contemporary dining, Tokyo brings many tastes together. Exploring one neighbourhood at a time reveals its variety.
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Osaka
Takoyaki and okonomiyaki bring casual food into the city walk. Waterways and busy shopping streets frame Osaka’s lively dining culture.
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Kyoto
Beyond its temples, Kyoto offers seasonal vegetables and dashi-led cooking. Fushimi’s sake tradition adds another connection between water and the table.
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Sapporo
Walk around Odori Park, then explore miso ramen and Hokkaido ingredients. Beer culture is another thread in Sapporo’s story.
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Nagoya
The city of Nagoya Castle has a distinctive table, from miso-based dishes to hitsumabushi eel. Café breakfasts are part of everyday life too.
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Fukuoka
Hakata ramen, motsunabe and yatai food stalls are familiar starting points. Central streets and waterfronts sit close together in Fukuoka.
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Kobe
Between mountains and harbour, Kobe offers more than its celebrated beef. Nada sake and Western-style sweets add layers to its port-city identity.
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