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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Celebrities &amp; Japanese Food</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/</link><description>Discover Japanese food loved by celebrities, and the restaurants and stories behind each dish.</description><language>en</language><item><title>Types of ramen in Japan: find your favorite, from light broth to Iekei and Jiro-style ramen</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/ramen-types-japan</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/ramen-types-japan</guid><description>Light, tonkotsu, Miso, Iekei, Jiro-style ramen, Seafood, Spicy, Tsukemen/Mazesoba. An introductory guide to finding the ramen you want to eat in Japan based on taste, aroma, noodles, and quantity.</description></item><item><title>What is Iekei ramen? Flavors and a simple guide to your first order</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/iekei-ramen-guide</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/iekei-ramen-guide</guid><description>Discover Yokohama’s Iekei ramen through its pork-bone and soy-sauce broth, chicken oil, and thick noodles. Learn how noodle firmness, seasoning, and oil adjustments work, with a first-order example.</description></item><item><title>Iekei ramen in Chiba: visiting Sugitaya’s Chiba Yuko and Chiba Ekimae branches</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/sugitaya-chiba-guide</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/sugitaya-chiba-guide</guid><description>Meet Sugitaya, Yoshimuraya’s first direct-lineage shop, and its two Chiba branches. Find officially listed opening hours, addresses, ticket-buying instructions, and tips for a first order.</description></item><item><title>What is the difference between Iekei and Jiro-style ramen? Compare by soup, noodles, ingredients, and ordering method</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/iekei-vs-jiro-style-ramen</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/iekei-vs-jiro-style-ramen</guid><description>Compare Iekei and Jiro-style ramen through broth, noodles, toppings, portion sizes, and ordering. Look beyond “both are rich” to find the bowl that suits you.</description></item><item><title>Your first Jiro-style ramen: choosing a shop, portion size, and how to order</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/jiro-style-ramen-first-visit</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/jiro-style-ramen-first-visit</guid><description>Learn what to check on your first visit: noodle portions, meal tickets, garlic, vegetables, and pork back fat. This guide uses Butayama’s official instructions as a specific example.</description></item><item><title>Keanu Reeves and Kyushu Jangara Ramen: a bowl of Japan in Tokyo</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/31</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/31</guid><description>Hollywood's biggest star, Keanu Reeves. Although he is internationally popular for his roles in the movies “The Matrix'' and “John Wick,'' he is also known as a surprisingly simple and easy-going person in his private life.</description></item><item><title>Keanu Reeves’ Tokyo ramen story: Kyushu Jangara in Harajuku</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/33</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/33</guid><description>Hollywood star Keanu Reeves. There is a ramen shop where the actor, known for his roles in “The Matrix'' and “John Wick,'' stopped by incognito during his stay in Japan.</description></item><item><title>Scarlett Johansson and Ginza sushi: the story of Sukiyabashi Jiro</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/38</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/38</guid><description>Scarlett Johansson visited this store during the filming of the 2003 movie "Lost in Translation."</description></item><item><title>Where to eat unagi in Japan: choose Asakusa, Narita or Mishima to suit your trip</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/unagi-japan-local-guide</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/unagi-japan-local-guide</guid><description>Choose an unagi meal to fit sightseeing in Asakusa, a stopover in Narita or a trip to see Mount Fuji from Mishima. Learn how to order and fit the meal comfortably into your itinerary.</description></item><item><title>Your first unaju: unadon, kabayaki, shirayaki and hitsumabushi explained</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/unagi-ordering-guide</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/unagi-ordering-guide</guid><description>How do unaju and unadon differ? Does kabayaki come with rice? A first-time visitor's guide to dish names, portions, extra charges and useful Japanese phrases for ordering unagi.</description></item><item><title>Half a day in Asakusa: Sensoji Temple and a choice of unagi or yakisoba</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/asakusa-half-day-food-walk</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/asakusa-half-day-food-walk</guid><description>Visit Sensoji Temple, then choose an unhurried unagi meal or casual yakisoba in the underground shopping street. A comfortable half-day plan for first-time visitors, built around one meal.</description></item><item><title>Visiting Sensoji Temple: a guide for first-time visitors</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/sensoji-first-visit-manners</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/sensoji-first-visit-manners</guid><description>How to pronounce Sensoji, join your palms, use the purification basin and understand omikuji, with main-hall hours from official guidance. Visit respectfully and leave space for others.</description></item><item><title>Unagi in Asakusa: choosing Komagata Maekawa or Asakusa Unatetsu</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/asakusa-unagi-restaurants</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/asakusa-unagi-restaurants</guid><description>Choose an Asakusa unagi restaurant for a relaxed riverside meal or hitsumabushi. This guide covers branch differences, charges, reservations and closure information.</description></item><item><title>Your first meal at Narita Airport: a guide by terminal</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/narita-airport-first-meal</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/narita-airport-first-meal</guid><description>Choose unagi, dashi chazuke or ramen from public-area restaurants accessible after arrival. Plan your first meal around your Narita Airport terminal and journey to the hotel.</description></item><item><title>A stopover on the way from Narita to Tokyo: the Keisei Main Line, Naritasan and Kawatoyo</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/narita-keisei-unagi-stopover</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/narita-keisei-unagi-stopover</guid><description>Stop at Keisei Narita on your way from the airport, explore the Naritasan temple approach and enjoy unagi at Kawatoyo main restaurant. An arrival-day plan covering routes, ordering, payment, luggage and timing.</description></item><item><title>Dinner after reaching your Tokyo hotel: Asakusa, Ueno and Tokyo Station</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-hotel-first-dinner</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-hotel-first-dinner</guid><description>Choose dinner close to your hotel on arrival day. Explore unagi options around Asakusa, Ueno and Tokyo Station, checking the correct branch, opening hours and last orders.</description></item><item><title>A day in Mishima: Mount Fuji views, unagi and a return trip by local train</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/mishima-fuji-unagi-local-train</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/mishima-fuji-unagi-local-train</guid><description>Take the Shinkansen to Mishima for Mount Fuji views from Mishima Skywalk and an unagi meal, with the option of returning by local trains via Atami. Allow for weather, bus journeys and meal times.</description></item><item><title>Assari ramen: light does not mean bland — 5 restaurants in Tokyo and Chiba</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/assari-ramen-tokyo-chiba</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/assari-ramen-tokyo-chiba</guid><description>Clear broths offer many flavours. Explore shoyu and shio, ordering tips for beginners, and three restaurants in Tokyo plus two in Chiba.</description></item><item><title>Tonkotsu ramen: cloudy broth, kaedama and 5 restaurants in Tokyo and Chiba</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tonkotsu-ramen-tokyo-chiba</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tonkotsu-ramen-tokyo-chiba</guid><description>Tonkotsu refers to pork-bone broth, not a seasoning. Learn about aroma, noodle firmness and kaedama before choosing ICHIRAN, IPPUDO, Tanaka Shoten or another restaurant.</description></item><item><title>Tori paitan ramen: how it differs from tonkotsu, with 5 restaurants in Tokyo and Chiba</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tori-paitan-ramen-tokyo-chiba</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tori-paitan-ramen-tokyo-chiba</guid><description>Cloudy chicken broth differs from tonkotsu. This beginner’s guide explains tori paitan, from its pronunciation to potage-style versions with chicken and vegetables.</description></item><item><title>Miso ramen: choose by aroma, pork back fat and spice at 5 Tokyo and Chiba restaurants</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/miso-ramen-tokyo-chiba</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/miso-ramen-tokyo-chiba</guid><description>Miso ramen is not always spicy. Find a bowl to suit your taste at Oshima, Hanamichian, Kikanbo, Naritake or Tadokoro Shoten.</description></item><item><title>Keanu Reeves and ramen in Tokyo: Roppongi tantanmen and Kyushu Jangara</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/keanu-reeves-tokyo-ramen</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/keanu-reeves-tokyo-ramen</guid><description>Explore two ramen restaurants in Roppongi, plus Kyushu Jangara, through reports about Keanu Reeves and links to the restaurants. Unconfirmed branches and orders are clearly identified.</description></item><item><title>Tom Hanks at Kanda Matsuya: discovering old Tokyo through soba</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tom-hanks-kanda-matsuya</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tom-hanks-kanda-matsuya</guid><description>Visit Kanda Matsuya, which confirmed Tom Hanks’s visit. Enjoy its historic building and soba without guessing what he ordered.</description></item><item><title>Brad Pitt at Tachinomi 8 in Oimachi: discovering Tokyo through small plates</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/brad-pitt-oimachi-tachinomi8</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/brad-pitt-oimachi-tachinomi8</guid><description>TV Tokyo reported Brad Pitt’s visit to Tachinomi 8 in Oimachi. This guide distinguishes the dishes mentioned in that report, the restaurant’s relocation and visitor information.</description></item><item><title>Jackie Chan’s reported visit to Kanton Shuka Rakuraku: Chinese food in Edogawabashi</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/jackie-chan-edogawabashi-rakuraku</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/jackie-chan-edogawabashi-rakuraku</guid><description>Explore Kanton Shuka Rakuraku in Edogawabashi, where Jackie Chan was reported to have dined. Learn about the chashu ramen mentioned in the report and choose from the current menu.</description></item><item><title>Kamukura, described as a Wentworth Miller favourite: choosing ramen in Shinjuku</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/wentworth-miller-shinjuku-kamukura</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/wentworth-miller-shinjuku-kamukura</guid><description>Media coverage described Kamukura Shinjuku as a favourite of Wentworth Miller. This guide distinguishes unconfirmed details of his visit from official restaurant information.</description></item><item><title>Justin Bieber at Ginza Hachigo: make a bowl of ramen your reason to visit Ginza</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/justin-bieber-ginza-hachigo</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/justin-bieber-ginza-hachigo</guid><description>Discover Ginza Hachigo, which Justin Bieber reportedly visited. Official descriptions of its broth and noodles, together with restaurant links, help you plan a meal in Ginza around a bowl of ramen.</description></item><item><title>Steven Tyler and Kanton Shuka Rakuraku: ankake yakisoba in Edogawabashi</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/steven-tyler-edogawabashi-rakuraku</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/steven-tyler-edogawabashi-rakuraku</guid><description>Explore Kanton Shuka Rakuraku in Edogawabashi through a report about Steven Tyler and gomoku ankake yakisoba. Discover the dish and plan a meal in the neighbourhood.</description></item><item><title>A day trip from Tokyo to Kisarazu via the Aqua-Line: cross Tokyo Bay by bus for a lunch of local clams</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-kisarazu-aqualine</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-kisarazu-aqualine</guid><description>There is no need to rent a car for sightseeing. Take an express bus from Tokyo Station and enjoy a meal in a city across the ocean. A small trip to Kisarazu without too much planning.</description></item><item><title>A car-free day trip from Tokyo to Kanaya and Nokogiriyama: ferry, mountain walk and a fish meal</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-nokogiriyama-ferry</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-nokogiriyama-ferry</guid><description>Cross the bay, climb the mountain, then return to the port for a fish meal. This day trip to Kanaya and Nokogiriyama combines a ferry, a ropeway and walking.</description></item><item><title>A car-free day trip from Tokyo to Kamogawa Sea World: orcas and a meal in Boso</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-kamogawa-seaworld</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/tokyo-kamogawa-seaworld</guid><description>Rather than rushing home after just seeing the aquarium, you can also take the time to enjoy a meal at Kamogawa. A day in which sea creatures and food take center stage, using trains and shuttle buses.</description></item><item><title>Clams take centre stage at Takaraya in Kisarazu: lunch at a port-town restaurant founded in the Meiji era</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kisarazu-takaraya</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kisarazu-takaraya</guid><description>A Japanese way of eating the sea, not just sushi and sashimi. Enjoy fried clams, skewers, rice, and miso soup in one lunch.</description></item><item><title>Ikiikitei in Kisarazu: make lunch a small seafood barbecue</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kisarazu-ikiikitei</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kisarazu-ikiikitei</guid><description>Choose your ingredients, grill them at your seat, and wait for them to be done. A meal that's more than just a meal to enjoy near the port.</description></item><item><title>Fried horse mackerel with a sea view after Nokogiriyama: a break at the Fish in Kanaya</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kanaya-the-fish</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kanaya-the-fish</guid><description>Enjoy the sea view from the mountain, this time from the dining table. Lunch near Kanaya Port where you can enjoy fish dishes and the view.</description></item><item><title>Local fish of the day at Funaosa Sohonten in Kanaya: a different sushi choice after Nokogiriyama</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kanaya-funaosa</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kanaya-funaosa</guid><description>In addition to ordering your favorite toppings, you can also order a plate of fish of the day. At a sushi restaurant near the port, enjoy the selection typical of your travel destination.</description></item><item><title>Lunch at a ryokan near Kamogawa Sea World: MAIWAI at Kamogawakan without an overnight stay</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kamogawa-maiwai</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kamogawa-maiwai</guid><description>In a seaside town, people also turn their attention to rice and meat. A day-use dining restaurant that you can stop by before or after visiting the aquarium.</description></item><item><title>Local-fish sushi after Kamogawa Sea World: walk from the station to Marufuji Honten</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kamogawa-marufuji</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/kamogawa-marufuji</guid><description>Take the shuttle back to the station, then have dinner before returning to Tokyo. Leave time for one last meal in Kamogawa at the end of your day trip.</description></item><item><title>Car-free day trips from Tokyo to Chiba and Boso: three ways to enjoy the sea and local food</title><link>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/chiba-boso-day-trips</link><guid>https://celebjapanesefood.org/en/archives/chiba-boso-day-trips</guid><description>Cross the ocean by bus, take a boat to the mountains, or spend a day at the aquarium. A trip to Kisarazu, Kanaya, and Kamogawa where you choose based on ``what you want to do'' rather than the place name.</description></item></channel></rss>