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Travel writing focused on Japanese food destinations — small towns, specific neighborhoods, traditional establishments worth the journey.

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Travel

On Eating Alone in Japan, and the Specific Pleasures It Allows

Japan accommodates solo dining in ways that other food cultures don't. The specific pleasures of eating alone in Japan deserve examination.

Saori Tanaka May 5, 2026 8 min read

Travel

On Kanazawa, and the Quieter Edge of Japanese Food Culture

Kanazawa preserves food traditions that more visited Japanese cities have substantially modernized away from. The city deserves attention for what it has…

Saori Tanaka May 5, 2026 8 min read