Did you know that each of Japan’s regions boasts their own unique flavors and cooking styles? Indeed, the staggering variety of Japanese cuisine leaves foodies always wanting more! While traveling and discovering each flavor would be an amazing way to explore Japan, for those short on time, leaving the capital isn’t so easy.

Thankfully, you don’t have to go far to find amazing Japanese food - Tokyo bursts with innovative and traditional cuisine all a short ride from the airport! To help us find the best, we got in touch with Dave Conklin, the food historian behind Mr. Conklin Eats His Way Around Traditional Tokyo to give us his take on 15 traditional Tokyo dishes.

A Tokyo itinerary isn’t complete without a visit to the ultra-popular Ameyoko Market in Ueno and Okachimachi. Perfect for busy travelers on the go, these areas are famous for tabe-aruki, the act of snacking while walking!

Brimming with mouthwatering bites for a single coin, including both traditional and fusion, the dynamic streets of Ameyoko Market are a paradise for empty stomachs. In this article, we introduce 4 places to grab a snack while strolling around Ameyoko. Dig in!

Everyone loves food. And what’s better than food? More food! But let's be honest, sometimes the portions in Japan can be a little on the scarce side.

If you’re a big eater wanting to supersize your Japanese culinary experience, we welcome you to the Tokyo Food Challenge! Here we will zone-in on restaurants at the extreme end of the food scale; those who offer sizes that are huge, massive, and of course, whopping!

We've selected 4 establishments in the greater Tokyo area that serve ungodly amounts of (delicious) food in 4 realms of cuisine: meat, ramen, pizza, and seafood. Without further ado, let's get eating!

If there’s one universal truth, it’s that everybody loves pancakes. It seems virtually every country has its own version of the delicious dish – sometimes sweet, sometimes savory.

Japan, known for its sweet tooth, is no exception! With innovative creations every year and numerous specialty stores covering the country, Japan has undergone a real pancake boom!

Among the colorful variety, one certain characteristic stands out: fluffiness. Now known as ‘Japanese style,’ the trendy areas of Harajuku and Omotesando, in particular, have become a hot spot for a hit of authentic ultra-fluffy pancakes! Whether you like it with thick macadamia sauce, matcha powder, or adzuki beans, if you’re a pancake fanatic, these joints should be on your pancake hit-list!

Kansai takoyaki, Sapporo ramen, Kagawa udon - Japan is a treasure trove of dishes. From Hokkaido to Okinawa, every prefecture, every city, and perhaps even every town has its own culinary secret! While we’d love to jump on the bullet train and eat our way across Japan, for those on a short trip, it’s just not going to happen!

If you want to taste all of Japan without leaving Tokyo, we’ve got you covered! From Osaka delights to Hiroshima okonomiyaki, we’ve found a collection of restaurants all in the capital exemplifying the true heart of Japanese cooking. While your body can’t travel far, your taste buds still can!

Aside from its vibrant streets, unparalleled shopping, and fascinating history, Tokyo is a dynamic collection of the best gourmet creations in Japan. Allowing visitors to feast on regional and local dishes within walking distance of their hotels, Tokyo truly has it all!