Hiroshima Food Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei Food lovers in Hiroshima mustn't miss trying its famous oysters and the riverside Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei is a great place to try them served up in many different ways. By Paul Walsh
Saitama Halal Halal Food at Kappou Yama This restaurant offers, authentically, delicious and halal Japanese food in a cozy place. By Dian Retno Mayang Sari
Ehime American Izumi no Mori Restaurant A great roadside stop on Route 11 in Saijo, Ehime. Quick service, plenty of seating, with a unique decor, and an array of desserts make this place worth your trip. By Bret de Colebi
Hiroshima Food Okonomi-dining Toraji Great okonomiyaki at "Toraji" is a combination of “too large” (the generous portions served) in English and the Tora tiger that is the owner’s pet-name. By JJ Walsh
Okinawa Vegetarian Vegetarian Cafe Choukrane A friendly vegan cafe right off the Itoman Rotary in Itoman City. By Michelle Ishiki
Kumamoto Japanese Ajidokoro Naka Ajidokoro Naka is one of the only options - but a darn good one - in Kurokawa Onsen for those who don't want to dine in their ryokan. By Mandy Bartok
Kanagawa Food Ippudo Ramen Ippudo (一風堂) is one of the most recognised names in the ramen world, having replicated the success of its Hakata-born tonkotsu pork bone ramen globally. By Tom Roseveare
