Japan has so much delicious food it was tough to limit our favorites to 10! We dive deep into the heart of Japanese cuisine, bringing you an indepth guide to the country's most iconic dishes. Whether you're a seasoned food enthusiast or a curious traveler looking to explore Japan's gastronomic wonders, this video is for you! . This Japanese food guide features the 10 foods YOU MUST try before leaving japan. We hope this list of inspires you to try something new on your upcoming trip to Japan!

Helpful map links for our recommendations are included below!

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Osaka: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sGHZkdM4aTgb4...

LINKS TO SPECIFIC RESTAURANTS WE RECOMMEND

SUSHI
Conveyer Belt Sushi at Katsumidori Seibu Shibuya (Tokyo):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/En6cj4N5kperv...
Standing Sushi at Magurobito Kaminarimon Branch (Tokyo):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/PE5VF45P3VRCz...
Conveyer Belt Sushi at Genrokuzushi Sennichimae (Osaka):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/3LmHGqcw2VnpA...

RAMEN
Kyūshū Jangara Ginza (Tokyo):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/zu88XMn868Jz7...
Ginza Kagari Main Branch (Tokyo):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/kPMa988rwPqbT...
Cooking Class at Ramen Factory (Kyoto):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x2ciUjqfbHtE7...


YAKITORI
Any of the major street markets
Hitomi (Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/QLVTvYrWxYgma...
A5 Wagyu beef at Tsukiji Teppanyaki Jyu Jyu (Tsukiji Outter Market, Tokyo): https://maps.app.goo.gl/y7rXKtYBAv829...

MATCHA
Ten (Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mf24nWeAXubBf...
Maccha House (Kyoto)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/udrPnGj8LXVDG...
Matcha and espresso latte at BONGEN COFFEE Tokyo Ginza
https://maps.app.goo.gl/W7Gs84S75BK6C...

TAMAGOYAKI
Any of the major street markets
Japanese Omelette at Tanaka Keiran (Nishiki Market, Kyoto): https://maps.app.goo.gl/LQvCbPGHxUSsr...

ONIGIRI
Seafood Onigiri at Tadokoro Shokuhin (Tsukiji Outer Market, Ginza, Tokyo): https://maps.app.goo.gl/tjqATp4hptPyq...
Any 7/11 or Family Mart

OKONAMIYAKI
Momiji (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/BTJy7tvmURUun...
福太郎 (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/45EZBinmpWgn1...
Ajinoya Honten (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pdn6QtSD3yCth...

TONKATSU
Gyukatsu Motomura Harajuku (Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZzHs8YV3Up9yz...
Ginza Bairin (Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pR1LERgWfoaK7...

JAPANESE CURRY
Ghar (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/q7FzTMSfPNaUV...
spice32本町店101 (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/w2atPpJ4NeWmU...
BOTANI:CURRY (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/d9SJBASUbyDYr...

MOCHI
Mochi at Mizuho (Harajuku, Tokyo): https://maps.app.goo.gl/yMbWBaVatpU5Y...

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Tempura
Takoyaki Yoriyabunzaemon (Osaka)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/X2wJuJhegbNaV...
Tako tamago (Octopus stuffed with quail egg) at Kai (Nishiki Market, Kyoto): https://maps.app.goo.gl/31vrLToq1rx5z...
Japanese sweet potato with ice cream at Shimizu (Tsukiji Outter Market, Tokyo):
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vnMUo5RKw8PHe...
Nori (dried seaweed) at Maruyama's Seaweed (Tokyo)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xozKWFQFBDpmb...

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We are Garret and Lauren, two newly weds living in Texas. After getting married in early 2021, we decided to spend the first three years of marriage traveling to 30 new locations before we turn 30 in the summer of 2024! We plan to share our new adventures as well as reflect on some of our past travels through this vlog channel, and hope that you will follow along with us.