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Sendai is a city of culinary adventure. Home to grilled beef tongue and incredible sushi, it’s relatively untraversed by the regular visitor to Japan, meaning there are plenty of secret local hangouts to explore, and no crowds to battle for a seat at the table. Here are the best restaurants...

Sapporo is the fifth biggest city in Japan, the capital of the Hokkaido prefecture and the birthplace of the world-renowned Sapporo beer. Snow crab, soup curry and okonomiyaki are only a few of Sapporo’s most mouthwatering dishes. Take advantage of everything on offer in the city with our foodie-approved selection...

Japan’s second-largest city has long been nicknamed “the Nation’s Kitchen,” so it’s natural that its biggest draw is the cooking. Food is in Osaka’s blood — “kuidaore,” loosely meaning “eat yourself to ruin,” is a favorite motto and pastime. Osaka and its charm tend toward the downmarket, but fine dining...