Japan

Wondering what to eat in Japan during your first trip to the land of the rising sun? We’ve visited Japan three times and can’t wait to return for a fourth. The best Japan food options are endless. Discover 37 must eat Japanese food favorites. Can you eat them all???

We never thought we were cruise people until we ate our way around Asia on the MS Volendam. If you’re wondering what it’s like to cruise with Holland America, discover why taking a Holland America cruise is an awesome vacation option for food-loving Generation X’ers like us.

We ate a lot of interesting foods in Osaka Japan, but the most interesting were the delicious crazy pancakes at Kogasin on Tenjinbashi Shopping Street. Watch our video to see what they’re all about.

As much as we loved the snack food in Osaka, we kept going back for sushi. Watch our video to see us eat tasty sushi in Osaka.

The best ramen in Osaka is arguably the best ramen in Japan and therefore the world. Discover where to eat excellent ramen, a savory Japanese soup loaded with noodles, chashu and tasty bits, in Japan’s foodie city.

We spent a fortnight in Japan’s kitchen to prepare the ultimate Osaka food guide with our favorite Osaka street food and some not-to-miss Osaka restaurants. It’s a tough job, but somebody has to do it!

We decided to visit Osaka based on its reputation as the snack food capital of Japan. Our expectations were high. Were we disappointed? Let’s just say that we could easily live in this crazy Japanese city filled with amazing food, friendly people and kitsch galore.

We fell in love with Tokyo during our first Tokyo trip. It’s dense, wild, delicious, electric, friendly and just flat-out wonderful.