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Hello there, it’s Marie from Marietabi Japan! This time, I took the direct airport limousine bus from Tachikawa Station to Haneda Airport Terminal 3. If you’re heading to the airport and want a smooth, stress-free journey without any tra...

Hello — there! On this occasion, I visited the much discussed tonkatsu specialty restaurant in Shibuya, Tonkatsu Akira. Supervised by a Michelin-trained chef, the establishment is renowned for its carefully sourced brand pork, such as Ab...

A gentle aroma of yuzu fills the air as you take your first sip of the golden, crystal-clear broth. This is AFURI — a ramen brand that redefines what ramen can be. Known for its light, elegant flavors and delicate bal...

Hello, there. While wandering Ebisu-bashi-suji near Namba, I spotted a little shop selling ice Lollis and popped in. It turned out to be Hokkyoku Café, a proper local favorite. In fact, it was picked as one of Tabelog’s Top 100 in the ic...

Hi, there — it’s Maritabi here. If you’re wandering through Miyajima’s busy Omotesandō shopping street (the lane that leads to the world-famous Itsukushima Shrine), you won’t miss the tempting smell of oysters on the grill. I headed stra...

A friendly, practical guide to eating classic Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at the famous Micchan Sohonten — what to order, what to expect, how to get there and tips to make your visit smooth. Based on a first-hand visit and personal photo...

If you’re visiting Hōryū-ji and wondering where to grab a great local lunch, Hiraso (平宗) — a long-established maker of Kakinoha-zushi — is a great choice. This quick guide covers what Kakinoha-zushi is, why Hiraso i...

Hi there, are you looking for a proper, Japanese comfort dish that’s quick yet decidedly local at Kyoto Station? Kyoto Obuya (a dashi chazuke specialist) is an excellent choice. It’s right inside the JR Isetan food floor, easy to po...

Hi, there! If you’re after a bite of Kyoto’s local comfort food, try nishin-soba — soba topped with sweet, braised herring. I visited the long-running Matsuba (founded in 1861), the place commonly credited as the origin of this...

Hello there! I recently went to Kissaten Soirée, a long-standing traditional café in Kyoto’s Shimogyo district, to try the much-talked-about colorful dessert known as the jelly fruit punch. It’s frequently featured in travel magazines an...