VISITING TOKYO? CLICK FOR 5-STAR GUIDED TOURS FROM VIATOR

Japanese Knives, Tokyo Food & Travel | Tokyo Knives

Food Samples in Tokyo: Souvenirs, DIY Kits or a Workshop?

Illustration of Japanese display food replicas: shrimp tempura, lettuce and omelette rice, arranged with trays and plain packaging

Compare finished food-sample souvenirs, home craft kits and a booked Kappabashi wax workshop, including language, age and packing checks.

Posted in Food samples, Japanese crafts, Kappabashi, Tokyo travel

Buying Onigiri in Tokyo: Fillings, Ordering and Wrappers

Illustration of three onigiri rice balls on a wooden tray with nori, sesame seeds, a paper wrapper and a cup of tea

Recognize onigiri fillings, compare individual rice balls and lunch sets, check product ingredients and open convenience-store wrappers with confidence.

Posted in Food guide, Japanese food, Onigiri, Tokyo travel

Visiting a Japanese Tea Shop in Tokyo: What to Order

Illustration of matcha in a ceramic bowl beside a cup of steeped green tea, a bamboo whisk, a teapot and tea leaves

Choose sencha, matcha or hojicha in a Tokyo tea shop, distinguish takeaway counters from tearooms, and buy tea that fits your preparation routine.

Posted in Japanese tea, Matcha, Sencha, Shopping guide, Tokyo travel

Ordering Teishoku in Tokyo: A Guide to Japanese Set Meals

Illustration of a Japanese set-meal tray with grilled fish, rice, soup, vegetables and pickles

Understand a Japanese set-meal menu, choose a main dish, check rice and ordering options, and make a relaxed teishoku lunch part of your Tokyo day.

Posted in Dining guide, Japanese food, Teishoku, Tokyo travel

Tokyo Depachika Food Halls: How to Shop and Eat

Illustration of a shopper browsing takeaway meal boxes and sweets at a Japanese food-hall counter

Visit a Tokyo department-store food hall with a plan for choosing counters, ordering portions, finding somewhere to eat and carrying gifts or takeaway food.

Posted in Depachika, Food halls, Japanese food, Shopping guide, Tokyo travel

A Rainy Day in Asakusa: Indoor Stops, Covered Shopping and Lunch

Illustration of noodles and tea beside a rain-streaked window overlooking shop awnings and an umbrella stand

Plan a rainy Asakusa visit around indoor exhibitions, Shin-Nakamise’s covered shopping, a seated lunch and manageable walks between stops.

Posted in Asakusa, Rainy day, Tokyo travel, Traditional crafts, Trip planning

Buying Japanese Tableware in Tokyo: A Practical Guide

Illustration of ceramic bowls and plates, a small dish and chopsticks beside wrapping paper and cardboard

Shop for bowls, plates and cups in Tokyo with a practical guide to Kappabashi, material and origin questions, appliance care and travel packing.

Posted in Ceramics, Japanese tableware, Kappabashi, Shopping guide, Tokyo travel

A Beginner’s Guide to Ordering Soba in Tokyo

Illustration of cold soba on a bamboo mat with dipping sauce, scallions, wasabi, chopsticks and a small pitcher

Choose hot or cold soba with confidence. Learn what mori, zaru and seiro mean, how to use dipping sauce, and what to do with sobayu.

Posted in Dining guide, Japanese food, Soba, Tokyo travel

Tokyo Station Food Halls: Buying a Meal Before Your Train

Conceptual illustration of a bento box and wrapped rice balls beside food counters in a train-station setting

Choose between Gransta Tokyo and Daimaru for a meal before your train, with clear guidance on ticket gates, bento shopping and practical timing.

Posted in Bento, Japanese food, Tokyo Station, Tokyo travel, Travel planning

Tsukiji or Toyosu: Which Market Should You Visit?

Illustration of sushi, rolled omelet and tea beside a traditional food-shopping lane and a modern wholesale fish market.

Choose between Tsukiji food shopping and Toyosu wholesale-market viewing, with practical advice on auction reservations, opening days and arrival times.

Posted in Japanese food, Tokyo travel, Toyosu, Travel planning, Tsukiji

Asakusa Half-Day Itinerary for Food Lovers

Illustration of a red lantern, temple rooftops, soba, Japanese sweets and kitchenware inspired by Asakusa and Kappabashi

Spend half a day exploring Asakusa through its temple, sweets and food culture, then browse Kappabashi for the kitchenware behind the meal.

Posted in Asakusa, Japanese food, Kappabashi, Tokyo travel, Travel planning

The History of Japanese Knife Making

The History of Japanese Knife Making
Japanese knife making has a rich history spanning over a thousand years. This in-depth article will give you a complete history of the craft, and a...