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loved by celebrities

Discover the dishes that brought international stars to Japan’s tables, and the restaurants and flavors behind their stories.

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Special feature!!

Find your ramen.
Follow your taste.

Explore ramen styles, Iekei and Jiro-style ramen, Sugitaya in Chiba, and how to place your first order.

Read the five-part feature →
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Feature 2: Unagi Japanese food × local journeys

In Japan, discover unagi.

Visit temples in Asakusa, stop off in Narita, or enjoy a meal after seeing Mount Fuji.
From choosing unaju to exploring each neighbourhood.

  • Asakusa
  • Narita
  • Mishima
Read the 9 unagi and local travel guides
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Special feature 3: Chiba・Boso

A short getaway from Tokyo for sea views and local food.

To Kisarazu, Kanaya/Nokogiriyama, Kamogawa.
Ten articles on day-trip routes and places to eat along the way.

  • Kisarazu
  • Kanaya・Nokogiriyama
  • Kamogawa
Explore all 10 Chiba & Boso articles
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Illustrative image. This image represents three travel options: Kisarazu, Kanaya, and Kamogawa. It does not provide accurate maps, actual views, transportation routes, or itineraries to visit three areas in one day.

Explore Japanese food and neighbourhoods through celebrity stories

Discover Japanese food and neighbourhoods through reports of celebrity visits and restaurant information. Explore seven articles, each centred on a different person.

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Keanu Reeves and Kyushu Jangara Ramen: a bowl of Japan in Tokyo

Known for The Matrix and John Wick, Keanu Reeves is also known for his unassuming manner. One of his quiet visits to Tokyo led him to Kyushu Jangara Ramen…

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Keanu Reeves and Kyushu Jangara Ramen: a bowl of Japan in Tokyo — and the stories behind the food

Explore the flavors and stories behind the Japanese dishes that celebrities encountered, through our published articles.

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