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  • Food Culture Experiences

Market Visit & Street Food Tour

      • Market visit

        Market visit

      • Market visit

        Market visit

      • Tsukiji: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)

        Tsukiji: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)

      • Nishiki Market: Obanzai

        Nishiki Market: Obanzai

      • Kuromon Market: Wagyu Beef Skewers

        Kuromon Market: Wagyu Beef Skewers

      • Sapporo: Grilled scallops

        Sapporo: Grilled scallops

      • Fukuoka: Pork bone ramen

        Fukuoka: Pork bone ramen

      • Market visit
      • Market visit
      • Tsukiji: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet)
      • Nishiki Market: Obanzai
      • Kuromon Market: Wagyu Beef Skewers
      • Sapporo: Grilled scallops
      • Fukuoka: Pork bone ramen
  • Experience the "live Japanese food experience" in Tsukiji, Nishiki Market, Kuromon Market, Sapporo, and Fukuoka

    The places where you can experience Japanese food culture most up close are "markets" and "street food."
    Tsukiji/Toyosu area in Tokyo, a treasure trove of fresh seafood; Nishiki Market in Kyoto, where ingredients for Kyoto cuisine are gathered; Kuromon Market in Osaka, symbolizing the city of gourmets; Nijo Market in Sapporo, the seafood kingdom; and Nakasu area in Fukuoka, where food stall culture thrives.
    Tour these immersive areas with a guide, where you can experience the flavors and lifestyle of Japan just by walking around.

    Market visit

    • Learn about freshly caught seafood and seasonal vegetables.
    • See artisans at work and hear their calls.
    • How to choose Japanese ingredients and seasonings.
    • Introduction to beloved local restaurants.
    • Learn about ingredients while tasting.

    You can experience a "living food culture" with all your senses.

    Street food stroll

    You can enjoy exquisite local cuisine that is unique to each city.

    <Examples>

    • Tsukiji: Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), tuna skewers, and stand-up seafood
    • Nishiki Market: Obanzai (traditional Japanese side dishes), homemade tofu, and matcha sweets
    • Kuromon Market: Wagyu beef skewers, takoyaki, and fruit daifuku
    • Sapporo: Grilled scallops, salmon sashimi, and buttered potatoes
    • Fukuoka: Tonkotsu ramen, yakitori, and street food

    In addition to popular gourmet foods, the attraction is that you can also encounter "specialties that only locals know about."
    A walking market tour that gives you a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes of Japanese food, the stories behind the ingredients, and the lives of the people is an unforgettable experience not only for food lovers but also for first-time visitors to Japan.

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