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Welcome! Food is one of the best ways to understand a country. Through this journal, I'll share the meals I actually enjoy while traveling around Japan—from neighborhood cafés and local restaurants to regional specialties, traditional cuisine, and unexpected cultural discoveries. Some dishes have been enjoyed for centuries.Others are modern creations inspired by different cultures. Rather than reviewing restaurants, I want to share the stories behind the food—the ingredients, traditions, local customs, and everyday moments that make each meal memorable. Whether you're planning your first trip to Japan or simply love discovering different food cultures, I hope these journals help you experience Japan one meal at a time. 🍽 What You'll Find Here • Everyday Japanese meals • Regional specialties • Traditional sweets • Seasonal ingredients • Local cafés • Japanese home cooking • International cuisine in Japan • Food culture and travel discoveries 🇯🇵 About This isn't a restaurant review. It isn't a ranking of the "best" places to eat. It's a collection of meals, stories, and cultural discoveries—shared one table at a time. Every edition explores not only the food itself, but also the people, traditions, history, and everyday culture behind it. 📍 What to Expect Every journal follows the same format: 🍽 Today's Menu ⭐ Featured Dish 🇯🇵 Cultural Discovery 🇯🇵 Useful Japanese 📍 Travel Tip Whether it's a simple neighborhood lunch or a centuries-old local specialty, every meal has a story worth sharing. 📅 Journal New editions every 8th & 28th at 8:00 AM (JST). The first journal begins on August 8. ...

This isn't a guided tour—it's a shared dining experience. This isn't a guided tour—it's a shared dining experience. You choose the restaurant. I'll bring the conversation. If you're visiting Japan, feel free to reach out! I'd be happy to join you for a meal, help you enjoy Japanese food, and answer questions about traveling in Japan. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee, I'd be happy to join you. There is no guide fee.Just cover my meal and drinks if we eat together. Please note:I don't choose or search for restaurants.I don't make reservations.I'm not a tour guide. Simply choose and book a restaurant, then send me the place and time.If my schedule works, I'd be happy to join you. 📍 My current location is always updated in my Instagram bio and Stories. Feel free to send me a DM or connect with me on LinkedIn. I'd love to meet kind people from around the world. Follow on Instagram FAQ Can I invite you to eat together? Absolutely. If our schedules match, I'd be happy to join you. How much does it cost? There is no guide fee.If we eat together, simply cover my meal and drinks. Do you choose restaurants? No. Please choose the restaurant yourself. Do you make reservations? No. Please make the reservation before contacting me. Are you a licensed tour guide? No. This is simply a shared dining experience. Can we meet for coffee instead of a meal? Of course. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, or coffee are all welcome. Can ...