Japan
- 1Yokohama
- 2Tokyo
- 3Osaka
- 4Kyoto
- 5Sapporo
- 6Nagoya
- 7Fukuoka
- 8Kobe
WAIN99 / CITY GUIDE
Follow the cityscape to discover local tables, tea and drinks culture, from Japan and Taiwan to Europe and Southeast Asia.
WAIN99 / CITY ATLAS
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A port city beside a lively Chinatown. Western-style Japanese food and cocktail history offer another way into Yokohama.
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From Edomae sushi to contemporary dining, Tokyo brings many tastes together. Exploring one neighbourhood at a time reveals its variety.
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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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Night-market snacks, tea and neighbourhood eateries shape Taipei’s everyday table. Xiaojiuya on Songjiang Road is also our local base.
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A southern city of harbours and night markets. Seafood and papaya milk, familiar around Liuhe Night Market, introduce its varied table.
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Waterways, cicchetti small bites and aperitivo meet in Venice. A pre-dinner drink opens a window onto Veneto’s food culture.
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Alongside its cathedral, Milan has a strong after-work aperitivo tradition. Local dishes such as risotto add another perspective on the city.
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From the Grand-Place to the table, Brussels has a rich beer culture. Lambic and gueuze are useful threads in its regional story.
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Skyscrapers, historic streets and diverse food traditions meet in the capital. Street food, tea and coffee are welcoming starting points.
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Facing the bay, the capital brings historic districts and contemporary city life together. It is a starting point for exploring Filipino food.
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