If you have passed through Tokyo Station you will know that there are a whole lot of restaurants, but it is probably fair to say you don’t know just how many there are. Split across Kitamachi Dining, Kitchen Street, KUROBEI YOKOCHO, GRANROOF FRONT, GRANROOF, GranAge and KITTE GRANCHE, there are countless dining options to match almost any scene, and that isn’t even all of the restaurant areas either!

Take your time and explore the huge number of restaurants, bars, and cafes. Rest assured that there are English menus offered in the majority of establishments, so there is nothing to stop you having a great time in the historic setting of Tokyo Station.

If it is rugby, then stamina boosting menus are definitely the order of the day. Participating restaurants have clearly been having fun thinking up ever more imaginative menus that represent the uniforms of participating teams, so whether it is a white curry in the image of England’s uniform, or a Yamato Rice Bowl in Japan’s own red and white stripes you can show your support for your team!

With that said, if you want energy to match the athletes on the pitch, then these are our picks from the rugby-themed line-up.

Bulk up in time for the games with this volume-heavy ball-themed main, you might need to split it between a couple of people!

The path to a rugby player begins and ends with protein so see if you can scale this 600g three-tiered meat mountain!

For the meal of choice for Japanese rugby players it has to be ramen noodles. These ones are particularly spicy though, so don’t rush in too fast.

You are going to need something to wash all that down with, and fortunately the parallel Beer Fair has the best of international, as well as Japan’s own domestic beer on hand and on tap for you to toast the games with. On the rise in Japan, as well as on the global scene are Japanese craft beers and other artisanal breweries.

Served in a wooden container that catches any spills should you get a bit too boisterous; the Nihonbashi IPA Sake Style is an IPA with a Japanese nihonshu wine twist.

For a lighter option, Hitachino Nest Beer’s Yuzu Lager offers a hint of the Japanese yuzu citrus fruit which gives the lager a crispness that will smash through the sultry heat of the Tokyo summer.

The gastronomy does not stop there either, also during this period is the Spicy & Cool Festival which features some of the spiciest food on the menu, as well as some of the tastiest ways to cool down.

There is nothing like fried chicken on a hot summer’s day, and fortunately this super spicy set includes a cool tomato and pickled gari ginger salad washed down with a tankard of whisky and soda to take the edge of.

For a uniquely Japanese heat look no further than these wasabi infused sushi rolls. Best shared with friends for a bit of a challenge this sushi set is made with two different kinds of spicy yet refreshing wasabi for you to have fun with!

After all that, it is time for a cooling dessert, once again with a Japanese twist.

This very civilized take on Japanese kakigori or shaved ice elevates the simple summer treat to gourmet perfection. You really haven’t experienced the Japanese summer until you have escaped from the heat with kakigori, so don’t miss out.

Finally, for an unusual way to end a meal, go with fried ice-cream tempura style. The combination of hot exterior and cool interior is best savored fresh from the kitchen so eat it the moment it arrives!

For all your tourist information, in and around Tokyo station, as well as travel information about the entire country, information about the types of, purchase and exchange of Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass), make your way to the JR East Travel Service Center which is located right by the Marunouchi North Gate. The multilingual staff are always ready to assist with any tourism related question you might have in quintessential Japanese omotenashi style.

Caption: Tokyo Station covers a huge area across multiple levels so there is no shame in asking for directions. If you want to eat or drink anything featured in this article just show the staff and they will be happy to send you on your way.

There is also currency exchange available within the station, and if you are being weighted down with change then the recently installed Pocket Change machines will take your change and either add it to your Suica or PASMO IC card balance, or you can convert it into various coupon codes for use back home, or even donate it to charity!

Of course, Wifi is available throughout the building, so you can stay connected and share your Tokyo Station food festival experiences with the world. Snap your Rugby themed menu and do your part in getting the world excited about the Rugby World Cup 2019!

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