Street food

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YATAI ETIQUETTE: HOW TO BLEND IN LIKE A JAPANESE LOCAL

Dec 23, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

Do you know what “Yatai (屋台)” means? Generally, Yatai refers to outdoor stalls (台) with roofs (屋), typically used for selling goods, that are movable. There are two types of Yatai in Japan. When hearing the word “Yatai”, the most famous type that comes to mind […]

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Street Food, Sake & Matcha: Kyoto’s Foodie Holy Trinity

Apr 19, 2023
BY Lewis Amer

Kyoto is a city that is as rich in its wealth of food and drinks as it is in its traditional culture and history. Whether you’re after local delicacies or searching for a quintessentially Japanese beverage, Kyoto has something to suit everyone’s palate. However, with so […]

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Yakitori vs. Kushiage: A Guide to Japan’s Favorite Skewered Foods

May 16, 2022
BY Luna Cullis

A staple of Japanese Izakaya culture and the perfect companion to an ice cold nama biru (draft beer), the infamous yakitori (grilled chicken skewers), and its perhaps lesser known cousin, kushiage (skewers of deep fried meat, seafood, or vegetables) are an essential part of Japanese cuisine.  […]

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Japanese Street Food: 10 Foods You Should Buy on Your Next Trip!

Mar 13, 2022
BY Rachel

Japan is famous for its delicious cuisine, and its street food is no exception! We’ve made a list of our 10 favourite Japanese street foods for you to try during your next trip to Japan.  Are you ready? Hang tight! I hope you ate already or […]

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Watch this Video– Street Food Tour in Shibuya, Tokyo

Mar 12, 2018
BY Lauren Shannon

Check out this awesome vlog of one of our most popular Tokyo food tours! So much good food and fun. Follow the adventures of TelevisionOfNomads and see for yourself.