Forget the Michelin-starred restaurants—true Japanese food aficionados check out the wonders of Japanese supermarkets! I’m really not kidding—the first time I lived in Japan, I was struck speechless the first time I ventured into a grocery store. The produce was all so beautiful, it looked like a food stylist had chosen each spear of asparagusContinueContinue reading “Real foodies skip the Michelin stars and visit…a Japanese supermarket?”
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Where to get the best foodie souvenirs in Tokyo
If you’re longing to bring home the amazing tastes of Japan to share with your nearest and dearest, you need to know about antenna shops! Many regional governments sponsor “antenna” outlets in Tokyo where they sell their most famous wares at the same price you’d pay if you visit the hometown maker. In one stop,ContinueContinue reading “Where to get the best foodie souvenirs in Tokyo”
Jonelle Patrick writes about Japan 