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Food

How everyday eating in Japan actually works, from the convenience store shelf to the izakaya table.

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    20 Japanese phrases that make eating out easier

    Simple, polite phrases for restaurants, shops and trains, with how to say them and when you will hear them.

    9 Sep 20262 min read
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    Izakaya basics: how a Japanese pub dinner works

    The table charge, how ordering works, what to order for a group, and how to pay at the end.

    18 Sep 20262 min read
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    Ramen in Japan: styles, ticket machines and noodle firmness

    The four main broths, how to order from a ticket machine, what staff will ask you, and the etiquette at a busy counter.

    30 Sep 20262 min read
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    How to eat well from a Japanese convenience store

    What to buy at each time of day, how to open an onigiri, how the hot counter and microwave work, and the services hiding behind the till.

    16 Oct 20262 min read