Trying one of the best donuts in Tokyo! 🍩 We’re here at Sangenjaya with Shizuka to try some of the best donuts in Tokyo. Park Side Donuts is known for its perfectly pillowy, soft donuts overflowing with filling. Thank us later! 📍PARK STORE (Cafe The SUN LIVES HERE) 1 Chome-7-2 Ikejiri, Setagaya City, Tokyo 154-0001 #donuts #tokyofoodie #japanesefood #tokyo
Comment ‘HARAJUKU’ below if you want to hang out with the coolest Shizuka! Join Shizuka, the host of the Japan By Food YouTube channel, for a sweet and savory food adventure through Harajuku, Tokyo! ✨ Our YouTube host Shizuka has been eating her way across Japan, spreading her love for Japanese food to the world. Now, you can meet Shizuka in person for an exciting food tour around one of Tokyo’s most iconic neighborhoods—Harajuku! Join Shizuka for an adventure through the bustling Takeshita Street! 🎉 You’ll try a variety of sweet treats and street food, all incredibly Instagrammable. You’ll also get to take fun purikura photos and have time to explore and shop. After enjoying the street food, you’ll head to one of Shizuka’s favorite restaurants. 🍽️ At this popular okonomiyaki shop, you’ll make okonomiyaki and monjayaki, savory Japanese pancakes. 🥞 Enjoy conversation and drinks with your host and food expert Shizuka! 🍻 This is your chance to meet and hang out with the host of Japan By Food! 🌟 There’s no better person to explore the fun food of Harajuku with than Shizuka Anderson! #harajukufood #harajukutour #tokyostreetfood #okonomiyaki #purikura #takeshitastreet #tokyoeats #harajukueats #japantravel
Happy New Year from Japan! 🥂🎉 A Japanese New Year tradition, Shizuka learns all about mochitsuki (mochi making) at Enpukuji Temple in Chiba Prefecture with the help of the head monk, Ibaraki. Mochitsuki is usually reserved for special occasions like anniversaries and the New Year, and is symbolic of community and togetherness as it cannot be done alone. 🎋🍚 Usually, people use white rice to make mochi, but in the Monoi City area, unpolished rice called “genmai” is often used as well. In particular, they use a type of green rice called “midori mai,” which is extremely rare in Japan. The green rice at Enpukuji is grown using pesticide-free and organic farming methods. It is said to have benefits like helping to lower cholesterol levels. 🌾💚 Rice is considered a sacred food in Japan (mochi and sake are particularly significant). Mochi appears in many Japanese New Year foods from “ozoni” mochi soup to “kagami mochi.” 🍲🍶 HOW MOCHI IS MADE Wash and soak the glutinous rice overnight 🛏️🍚 Steam the glutinous rice 🌬️🍚 Transfer the steamed rice into the Usu (mortar) 🍽️ Moisten the Kine (wooden mallet) with water 💦 Using gravity, one person hits the rice with the wooden mallet 🥢 Occasionally, a second person folds the rice in between hits 👯♀️ When the mochi reaches the desired consistency, shape it and enjoy 🍡 LOCATION Enpukuji Temple 🏯 Monoi, Chiba Prefecture 📍 #mochitsuki #mochi #japanesefood #newyeartradition
Book this restaurant now, link in bio! Enjoy sukiyaki as you’ve never done before, with local Nara ingredients like the vaunted Yamato Ushi kuroge wagyu black beef. 🥩🍲 Nara is known for its historic streets, castles 🏯, and temples, and overall possesses an image of being one of Japan’s cultural and historic strongholds. This makes it all the more surprising that just a seven-minute walk from Kintetsu-Nara Station, tucked away in a back alley, one restaurant — Sukiyaki Kappo Kitsune 🦊 — is reinventing one of Japan’s most enduring culinary icons: sukiyaki. Dating back to the Meiji Era, sukiyaki remains one of Japan’s most enduring culinary icons, a hotpot dish of thinly sliced beef, chrysanthemum greens, tofu, and green onions simmered in a broth of soy sauce, sugar, and sake. While the preparation method remains much the same at Kitsune, the restaurant offers three different dips in which to enjoy the hotpot. Guests have a choice of dipping their sukiyaki in an “odorless” egg 🥚 from Nasu Farm in Kumamoto Prefecture, in an egg mixed with shichimi seven-spice mix 🌶️ from spice maker Yamatsu Tsujita, and finally in the restaurant’s original sauce with seasonal ingredients. By constantly changing up the dips in which the sukiyaki is immersed, Kitsune hopes that each bite will remain fresh and novel, letting guests discover new dimensions in each mouthful, all the way to the last drop of broth 🍜. #sukiyaki #narajapan #japanfoodie #wagyu #yamatoushi #kurogewagyu #japanesecuisine #japantravel
If you’re in Osaka, Uncle Rikuro’s is a must-visit for cheesecake lovers! 🍰 This place is famous for its super fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes that are perfectly balanced. It’s an iconic Osaka treat you won’t want to miss. This is a spot worth adding to your food list. #unclerikuro #osakaeats #cheesecakelovers #japanesedesserts
Japan’s vending machines aren’t JUST for drinks, and some areas are known to have more amusing machines than others. Which ones would you visit? 🎌 FEATURED FOODS Niku No Mansei Pork Cutlet Sandwich 🥪 Yakitori in a Can 🍢 Oden in a Can 🍲 Ice Crepe 🍦 Pom Juice in 2 varieties 🧃 Pom Jello in a bottle! 🥤 LOCATIONS 📍 Niku no Mansei Vending Machine 1 Chome Kanda Sudacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0041 Creepy Vending Machine Corner 〒101-0041 Tokyo, Chiyoda City, Kanda Sudacho, 2 Chome−１９−7 Ice Crepe & King’s Treasure Vending Machines POM Juice Vending Machine 4-chōme-13-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda City, Tokyo 101-0021, Japan #japan #vendingmachines #tokyo #foodie #japaneseculture #tokyotravel #streetfood
Comment ‘SNACK’ below and we’ll DM you a link to book this Izakaya & Snack Bar Tour in Tokyo 🍻🎤 These snack bars are EXCLUSIVE to the tour, you cannot walk in and some are not listed on Google Maps, so be sure to book! Drink, nibble, and sing the night away like a Japanese salaryman would in this unique nightlife tour that will take you to a classic izakaya and a snack bar in Shimbashi, Tokyo. 🍻 You’ll go straight to the heart of the action in Shimbashi, the salaryman capital of Tokyo and a bustling district packed with bars and entertainment options, where you’ll stroll the alleyways to tucked bars to enjoy drinks, light bites and karaoke with locals in authentic eateries. After meeting your host, your evening will start at an izakaya bar, where you’ll be greeted with a toast, a selection of skewers and other small dishes paired with drinks. 🍢🍶 Get to know your host and other participants and take part in interactive quizzes to test your knowledge of Japanese drinking culture. ❓🍺 Next, you’ll take a short walk through the captivating night streets until you arrive at a Japanese snack bar. Welcoming you into this retro bar will be a hostess affectionately referred to as “Mama-san.” The bar’s timeless decor and retro music will transport you to a different era, a perfect setting to play games, sing karaoke, and enjoy three drinks with snacks. 🍸🎤 In true snack bar fashion, the exact snacks are completely up to whatever Mama-san provides, so expect the unexpected! 🎲 Once the tour ends, you’ll receive a special custom souvenir to remember this unforgettable experience. 🎁 This evening experience in Shimbashi is perfect if you want to enjoy a vibrant night out away from crowds and tourist traps and close to the heartfelt camaraderie that defines Japanese nightlife. 🍻🎉 #tokyonightlife #shimbashi #izakayalife #snackbar #japanbynight #karaokefun #salarymanexperience #tokyofoodtour #japantravel
Book Kawaramachi Izumiya, link in bio! For five generations, this faithful riverside restaurant has been serving some of the best charcoal-grilled sweetfish — known as “ayu” in Japanese — since the Meiji era. 🐟🔥 Among rows of old townhouses in the riverside port and wholesale district of Kawaramachi and by the bank of the Nagaragawa River lies Kawaramachi Izumiya, a historical pocket of Gifu that has been operating since 1887. The Kishu binchotan charcoal grill in the kitchen serves as a shrine where the fifth-generation owner Izumi Zenshichi prepares fresh sweetfish, the highly prized emblematic fish of the prefecture. 🏡🔥 Better known as “ayu” in Japanese, sweetfish is a local delicacy that thrives in clear rivers — hence its nickname, “the queen of clear rivers.” The fish lay their eggs during the colder season and swim upstream in the spring. The pristine waters it inhabits give them a gentle, sweeter flavor that often carries a mellow aroma. 🌊👑 When it comes to serving these prefectural river dwellers, Kawaramachi Izumiya is in a class of its own. Wild-caught sweetfish, or “tenen ayu,” are grilled over charcoal until the bones become tender and edible. The assured menu tells the story of the fish’s journey: “”waka-ayu,”” young sweetfish harvested in summer, are fried in tempura batter and seasoned with Japanese pepper called “”sansho.”” Midsummer is peak ayu season, when the fish are at their fattest, and the restaurant serves them shioyaki-style — salted and grilled. Diners can also enjoy a bowl of their signature noodle soup, topped with sun-dried ayu, but can never go wrong with its sweetfish “urukayaki,” coated with the fish roe sauce, or the appetizer of ayu sushi wrapped in bamboo leaves called “sasa.”” 🍴🔥🍃 All of these dishes and more can be enjoyed a la carte, but the full sweetfish experience is encapsulated in the form of a multi-course meal. 🥢✨ #japanesefood #gifu #charcoalgrill #sweetfish
DO’S and DON’TS at a JAPANESE IZAKAYA BAR ✅🥢 Izakaya is a casual Japanese bar, but did you know that it has a few dining etiquette you need to follow? Do you agree with all of them? #izakaya #tokyotravel
Secrets of authentic ramen-making from a Tokyo ramen chef! 🍜 ✨ New YouTube ep out now 🎥 Link in bio to watch!
Comment ‘TOUR’ below and we’ll DM you a link to book Nakameguro Hanami Street Food Tour w/ Shizuka Anderson Available dates for solo travellers: March 25 & 26 April 3 & 4 This spring, you’ll have the exclusive chance to enjoy a cherry blossom food tour with Japan by Food YouTube host Shizuka Anderson! For a limited time, join Shizuka at Nakameguro, one of Tokyo’s most famous areas for cherry blossom viewing. Together with Shizuka, you’ll embark on a food tour and taste some of Shizuka’s favorite seasonal foods and drinks. 🍡 Renowned for its “sakura tunnel” along Meguro River, which is lined with cherry blossom trees, Nakameguro becomes enlivened during its sakura festival each spring. 🌸 The air is filled with the mouthwatering aroma of street food from rows of stalls, drawing in visitors from far and wide to enjoy the Japanese tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing). This is one of Tokyo’s most popular hanami spots, so it’s easy to get lost in the crowds, but Shizuka will lead you through the site. You’ll be stopping at several distinct food stops where you’ll taste some of her favorite seasonal snacks. Indulge in hanami dango, grilled beef skewers, and local neighborhood sweets on a street food exploration so unique it’d be worthy of being featured on its very own Japan by Food YouTube episode! 📹 After your stroll, you’ll head to an izakaya bar where you’ll cheers with Shizuka for an amazing afternoon exploring Tokyo’s cherry blossoms (or, if the weather is good, you might enjoy the fresh air outside instead). 🍻🌸 Shizuka’s bubbly personality and extensive knowledge of Japanese culture and traditions are what make this tour truly unforgettable! ✨ #japan #tokyo #cherryblossom #sakura #hanami #foodtour
Tokyo is hot right now 🥵— we’ve got some great ways to beat the heat! 🍻 Join us to explore amazing beer gardens around Tokyo Skytree, Ginza, and Meiji Jingu Gaien. They are the best spots to cool off during Japan’s summer heatwave! 📍 Meiji Kinenkan 2 Chome-2-23 Motoakasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-8507 📍 Matsuya Ginza 3 Chome-6-1 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-8130 📍 TOKYO Solamachi 1 Chome-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City, Tokyo 131-0045 #japansummer #tokyobeergardens #tokyoskytree #summerinjapan #exploretokyo
Best BBQ in Tokyo – No Bones About it!🍖 Freeman Shokudo, Tokyo’s best Brooklyn Backyard BBQ, is the genius of the Freeman family. After countless backyard BBQs in Brooklyn, booths at Bushwick farmer’s markets, and years of trial and error, the Freeman duo headed to Tokyo, got settled in and started dreaming their restaurant into being. Their goal? To give back to the community that has enriched their lives so greatly. The restaurant feels like home, with incredibly rich dishes blending Japanese flavors and NY must-haves, creating a unique and unforgettable dining experience. Jeremy’s long career in the music industry as a record shop owner, DJ, and collector infuses the place with soul, charm, and a sense of community. The ribs? Hailed by all who try them as the best in Japan, hands down. We were blessed on this delectable adventure by the presence of @xshizzyx the illustrious foodie host, and @bakairu , who just happened to pop by. 😉 Thank you all for a truly magical evening. We’ll be dreaming about those perfect ribs for a while😮💨
Comment ‘MIDNIGHT’ below and we’ll DM you a link to book The Midnight Diners Tour: Cherry Blossom Edition (2025) The beloved Midnight Diners bar-hopping tour, now with a sakura twist! See beautiful cherry blossoms before exploring eclectic little bars in Tokyo’s Kichijoji neighborhood. 🌸🍸 For a limited time, enjoy a special sakura version of the Midnight Diners tour, allowing you to see beautiful cherry blossoms and experience a real-life version of the Netflix series ”Midnight Diners: Tokyo Stories.” Your host will meet you at Kichijoji station before walking around Inokashira Park, a popular sakura spot in Tokyo. You’ll be able to see the gorgeous sakura blossoms around golden hour, the perfect time to take photos 📸 After the sun sets on Inokashira Park’s cherry blossoms, it’s time to hit the bars! 🍸 Kichijoji is widely known as one of the most liveable places in Tokyo, but many don’t know of its local reputation for eclectic little bars and gastropubs 🍻🍴 Bar hopping in Harmonica Yokocho is a great way to explore the winding maze of historic pubs and eateries in Kichijoji Your trilingual tour guide is well-known in the area; every few minutes, somebody recognizes him and calls out his name🍺 #kichijoji #midnightdiners #tokyoexperiences #barhoppingtokyo
Tokyo is known to have some of the world’s best pizza — yes, the world! One of them is Pizzeria da Peppe Napoli Sta’ Ca’ in Kamiyacho, owned by Naples native Peppe Erricchiello. Ranked among the world’s 100 best pizzerias by 50 Top Pizza, this spot is famous for its Pizza Don Salvo: a star-shaped pie stuffed with ricotta and spicy salami in the crust, topped with mozzarella, fresh tomatoes, basil, and parmesan 🤯✨. But does it really live up to the hype? #pizza #tokyo #tokyofoodie #pizzalovers #tokyoeats #foodreview
Which one of these viral foods would you try? 🍦🐱 From internet sensations like coughing matcha to dancing cat pudding 🍮, come on a tasting tour with us of some buzzworthy foods that garnered thousands to millions of views, likes, and comments. 📸👍 The trip kicks off in fancy Kagurazaka, known for French-inspired stores 🇫🇷. Here Shizuka tries a unique salmon ramen 🍜 that’s like no ramen she’s ever tasted before. Next stop: The Tabata neighborhood, where we track down the viral matcha ice cream 🍦 that has taken the internet by storm! Then, Shizuka visits Tokyo’s Koreatown, Shin-Okubo 🇰🇷, where you can try the jiggliest cat pudding on the market 🐱🍮. It’s not just dessert; it literally dances! And lastly, continuing the quest for jiggly things, Shizuka ventures to Omotesando’s Little Pool Cafe 🏊♂️, where a hearty serving of omurice 🍛 awaits those who adore runny eggs. FEATURED FOODS Cat pudding 🐱🍮 Matcha Ice Cream 🍦 Salmon Ramen 🍜 Omurice 🍛 LOCATION 📍Salmon Noodle 3.0 Japan, 〒162-0825 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kagurazaka, 6 Chome−26 カーサイオキ 3 102 📍Nagamine Seicha 2 Chome-9-15 Higashitabata, Kita City, Tokyo 114-0013, Japan 📍Namchini 82 Japan, 〒169-0072 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Okubo, 2 Chome−32−4 都 東京都新宿区大久保２丁目３２−４ 貴志ビル2階 貴志ビル 📍Little Pool Coffee Japan, 〒107-0062 Tokyo, Minato City, Minamiaoyama, 3 Chome−8−26 パートナーズ表参道 1F
Tokyo’s spiciest dishes! 🌶️ 📍Kikanbo 1 Chome-13-14 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo 170-0013, Japan 📍Mikaku Japan, 〒105-0003 Tokyo, Minato City, Nishishinbashi, 1 Chome−10−8 西新ビル 📍Ebisu Fire Garden Japan, 〒150-0021 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Ebisunishi, 1 Chome−29−9 ツゥロワ・イー代官山ビル B1 The fiery journey begins at Kikanbo, renowned for serving Tokyo’s hottest ramen. Succulent chashu pork that melts in the mouth, accompanied by perfectly cooked noodles and a tantalizing boiled egg. Next on the fiery agenda is a showdown with a scorching hot mapo tofu, generously topped with sansho and togarashi pepper. This Chinese delicacy sets the taste buds on fire with a harmonious blend of spices. 🌶️ The finale awaits at the Fire Garden, where Shizuka encounters a dish that pushes the boundaries of heat – the Carolina Reaper yakisoba! The color itself is enough to scare the challengers away, but Shizuka braces herself for the ultimate test of endurance. 🥢 #spicyfood #japan #tokyoeats
How FAST can you peel an egg? Today, we’re putting Shizuka to the test in a race to peel an egg the fastest during our ramen workshop. Who do you think will win? 🍜🥚💨
Comment ‘HELICOPTER’ below and we’ll DM you a link to book this 4-Seat Tokyo Helicopter Ride & Fine Dining w/ Transport 🚁 Marvel at landmarks like Tokyo Tower and Skytree from the sky, then indulge in a premium omakase sushi meal in a private room. Kaiseki and French fusion cuisine options available. 🍣 Get ready for an incredible experience that combines breathtaking aerial views of Tokyo with upscale dining in an intimate setting. Your adventure starts in Tokyo, where a private chauffeured car will pick you up from your preferred location and take you to Saitama Misato Heliport in luxurious comfort for an exciting trip above ground. 🚗✨ Enjoy a 30-minute helicopter ride that will reveal Tokyo’s skyline from a completely different perspective. Marvel at the sparkling silhouette of famous landmarks like Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, and the Shinjuku Government Building against the sprawling cityscape. 🌃🚁 After the helicopter tour, you’ll travel by private car to a restaurant where an upscale sushi dining experience awaits in a private room. Indulge in the intricate craft of omakase sushi (default), or choose an elegant kaiseki meal or a French fusion restaurant instead by selecting one of the Options below. Whichever cuisine you choose, one thing is for sure — this memorable evening is bound to be the highlight of your trip to Japan! 🇯🇵 #tokyofood #tokyohelicopter #omakase #kaiseki
Book this Fresh Seafood & Lampshade Workshop in Ehime, link in bio. 🐚 Spend the day in Ainan Port Town in Ehime! 🌊 Decorate a lampshade using colorful noble scallop shells, then enjoy a mouthwatering feast featuring Japanese scallops, seafood, and local specialties. 🍽️ Discover the charm of Ainan Town in Ehime through a unique craft and dining experience. Guided by local artisans, you’ll decorate a lampshade using colorful Noble Scallop shells known as “Hiougi-Gai” and “Jewel of the Sea.” Following this, feast on a meal featuring Japanese scallops, Ehime seafood, and regional specialties. 🎨🍣 Ainan Town in Ehime Prefecture is a small port town located in the southern part of Ehime Prefecture. Ainan boasts a rich maritime heritage, with fishing playing a central role in its identity. The town’s proximity to the sea ensures a bountiful harvest of fresh seafood, including the striking Noble Scallop, prized for its stunning iridescence and fan-like shape. 🌊 These shells, native to the coastal waters of Ehime, are perfect for creating colorful lampshades, showcasing the artistic potential of these natural treasures. 🌟 #ehime #scallops #japantravel #seafoodlover #japanexperience #localdelicacies #traveljapan
Comment ‘HOMMAGE’ below and we’ll DM you a link to book this restaurant in Asakusa, Tokyo Instantly reserve this two Michelin Stars resturant! ⭐⭐ Secure a seat for 6 pm on any Thursday in August, September and October. Up to 2 guests per reservation. Chef Arai Noboru’s Hommage is a culinary gem nestled in Asakusa, Tokyo. 🏮🎌 With humble beginnings rooted in gratitude and respect, Chef Arai crafts French cuisine with a Japanese touch. 🍣🥖 His dedication to simplicity and accuracy allows the true flavors of each ingredient to shine. 🌟👨🍳 📜🌟 Hommage’s journey began in 2012, earning its first Michelin star. By 2018, it proudly attained its second star, solidifying its status as a culinary destination. 🌟⭐ Chef Arai’s philosophy revolves around gratitude and humility, honoring his mentors, suppliers, and guests. 🙏🍽️ His cuisine reflects this ethos, offering a genuine and unpretentious dining experience. 🍽️✨ Indulge in the essence of French cuisine reimagined through the lens of Chef Arai’s artistry at Hommage. 🍷🥗✨ #hommage #tokyo #asakusa #frenchcuisine #fusionfood #michelinstars #culinaryjourney #michelinguide
[ご報告] 明日、24時間テレビで放送する「上田と女が吠える夜」のインターナショナル版に出演させていただきます！🌙 I’ll be on a popular Japanese talk show late tomorrow night as part of this year’s 24-hour charity program on Nippon TV (日テレ)！ 私はカナダ代表として、インターナショナルな女性達と各国の事情を話、吠えまくりま〜す！🗣️ I’ll be representing Canada as part of the “International” edition of this talk show and chatting in Japanese with 30 other ladies from around the world about our hot takes on life in Japan and abroad. Very excited!! 🇨🇦🙌🏼 放送日時 (Broadcast Date/Time): 8月30日深夜2:00〜4:00 再放送 (Re-runs): 9月9日23:59〜0:25 9月16日23:59〜0:25 The talk show title (loosely translated) is “Ueda and the Women who Bark/Howl at Night – International”. Hope those of you in Japan can catch the show on TV or hopefully on the TVer app later! ✨✨ 深夜放送ですが、見れる方は是非見てみてね〜！❤️✨ #24時間テレビ #上田と女が吠える夜 #インターナショナル #日テレ
It’s hanami season at bills again! 🌸 Tokyo is expecting rain all week so it’s the perfect time to enjoy the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossoms indoors with some tasty treats instead 🥹☕️🌧️ Check out the seasonal cherry hibiscus daiquiri, cherry shrub soda (non-alcoholic) and the ricotta and cherry buttermilk muffin (yum!!) all amongst the blossoms in full bloom, until April 6th at bills. 🌸☺️ I also personally recommend trying the mentaiko taramasalata on toasted sourdough! I’d never tried (or heard of) taramasalata before but it is definitely a new fave. 🤤👏🏼 A cozy lunch and coffee surrounded by books and blossoms is definitely a vibe 📚🌸🙌🏼 📸 @bakairu #pr #bills #billsjapan #hanamiatbills #gifted
Introducing “Currypedia”! A brand new mini-series dedicated to exploring the surprisingly diverse world of Japanese curry— check out Episode 1 on the JIBTV YouTube channel (link in stories and bio temporarily) and discover some great Tokyo curry finds with me, starting in Kanda area! 😋🍛 Stay tuned for more in the new year! 😉✨ #currypedia #japanesecurry #jibtv #youtube #カレー #カレー巡り Are you a Japanese curry lover?? 😍🍛
