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Food & Brew

Welcome to Food & Brew. I love food! And I love beer!  I especially love partaking in both with those near and dear to me.  And who doesn’t?! Japan is a mecca for good food and in a culture of 飲み会 (nomikai, literally “drink meeting”) there is always a good chance to try something new!

What will you find in Food & Brew?

One of my favorite past times here in Japan is finding a fun looking alley and making my way through all of the bar and restaurants. There is so many different foods that aren’t in American Japanese restaurants. With the craft beer scene growing every day, there’s plenty of good beer to find as well!

I’m all about sharing the wealth, so if I find a great brewery or restaurant on my travels, you know you’ll find it here.

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5 Best Apps for traveling in Japan Restaurants
Food & Brew

5 Best Apps for Traveling In Japan To Check Restaurants Out

You’re out exploring Japan.  Hunger hits, what do you do?  My number one suggestion is to pick a door and jump in, it’s the best way to explore. There are so …

Vegetarian Options in Yokosuka
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

3 Vegetarian Restaurants in Yokosuka & Vegetarian Vocab

For a fairly large city (300K+), it’s taken me awhile to find vege-centric restaurants in Yokosuka.  Though I’m not vegetarian at the moment, I definitely crave just vegetables sometimes.  Japan …

Kotonoha+ Vegetarian
Food & Brew

Kotonoha+ Japanese Vege Cafe – Yokosuka, Japan

Slowly but surely I’m finding more and more vege-centric restaurants.  I may not be a vegetarian anymore, but I’m still a big proponent of vegetables.  Which surprisingly enough, are hard …

Add 7 Odd Years to Your Life in Owakadani, Hakone
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Add 7 Odd Years Quick with Hakone Black Eggs in Owakudani

Japan is full of “only in Japan” type foods.  And Kuro Tamago is one of those and, according to local lore, each one will add a whopping 7 years onto …

Otoshi is a Japanese custom of table fee with appetizer
Food & Brew

What’s Otoshi? – Table Fees in Japan

Table fees.  What in the world is that?  You may notice it as a small print on some foreign–friendly menus while you are out enjoying some Japanese delicacies, or the …

Sakura Burger Menu
Food & Brew / Kansai (関西地方) or Kinki Region (近畿地方)

Burger Obsession at Sakura Burger in Nara Japan Now

Visiting Nara and need a suggestion for where to eat?  A stone’s throw from Kintetsu Nara Station in 東向北商店街 (Higashimukita shopping district), Sakura Burger is a great place either pre- …

What is Color Ramen? Fantastic Tantanmen in Yokohama
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

What is Color Ramen? Fantastic Tantanmen in Yokohama

Tenfu (天府) is actually a full-on Szechuan-style, Chinese restaurant complete with hot pots or nabe (definitely a Japanese food to try) but I was introduced to it as “the color ramen …

Finding the best simple, fresh alfresco restaurant in Yokosuka Japan
Food & Brew / Kanto Region (関東地方)

Find the best simple, fresh Alfresco Dining in Yokosuka

As much as I love Japan, it’s slacking in one area. Alfresco dining. There’s just something about eating outside that makes me happy.  Sure, there are beer garden options in …

Kobe Beef and Wagyu - What is the difference between them
Food & Brew / Kansai (関西地方) or Kinki Region (近畿地方)

Kobe Beef and Wagyu-Really the genuine differences accepted?

If you like steak, I’m sure you’ve probably heard of “Kobe Beef”. Kobe beef is synonymous with rumors of cows being played classical music and giving them massages. My first …

Domino's Japan Arrived -See American Pizza surprise you
Food & Brew

Domino’s Japan Arrived – See American Pizza surprise you

I adamantly refused to eat Domino’s Japan pizza, or any delivery pizza for that matter, until my appendicitis and a friend from the states ordered me some as I couldn’t …

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