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An acclaimed omakase yakiniku restaurant in Osaka's Higashishinsaibashi district, celebrated for its precise tasting course of exceptionally rare Wagyu and offal cuts. Reservations are notoriously difficult.

An inventive Japanese restaurant in a standalone house in Kyoto's Sakyo ward. Kenya (研野) is a destination for its theatrical dining experience, complete with musical pairings and a signature char siu dish that fuses Japanese and Chinese techniques.

This lively specialist in Osaka's Tenmabashi area serves a wide variety of horse meat, both raw as sashimi (basashi) and grilled at your table (yakiniku). It's a prime spot for adventurous eaters to try rare cuts with guidance from the helpful staff.

A celebrated izakaya in Amagasaki, known for exceptionally fresh, generously cut sashimi and rare seasonal fish. It's a destination for seafood lovers seeking high-quality ingredients prepared with simple, confident technique.

An intimate 8-seat counter in Jimbocho where Thai culinary traditions meet Japanese ingredients. KHAO offers a single tasting menu that showcases house-made curry pastes and theatrical tableside preparation.

A centuries-old confectioner in Kyoto's Shimogamo district, famous for its chimaki sweets. Kawabata Doki is a take-out only shop where reservations are required to purchase its signature bamboo-steamed delicacies, deeply rooted in the traditions of the tea ceremony.

An exclusive, introduction-only counter in Tokyo's Chuo ward, famed for its teppan-grilled beef and lavish seasonal ingredients like white truffle and giant abalone. For a truly top-tier steak experience.

Famous for its live squid, served straight from a central tank in the dining room. Located in Fukuoka's Nakasu district, it's a spectacle where you see your transparent sashimi prepared, then enjoy the rest as tempura.

In a renovated Kyoto machiya, kashiya serves artful plated desserts that fuse French pâtisserie with the textures of Japanese wagashi. A destination for those seeking creative, seasonal sweets.

A high-end tonkatsu specialist in Kabukicho, Shinjuku, known for its rotating selection of rare branded pork. It's a destination for diners eager to compare the unique flavours of breeds like Tokyo X and Diamond Pork.

From acclaimed chef Kei Kobayashi, this stunning restaurant on the 49th floor of Toranomon Hills Station Tower offers an à la carte menu of creative French grill dishes and signature small plates, all with panoramic views of Tokyo.

A members-style steakhouse in Osaka's Kita ward, where guests choose their cut from a whole joint before it's grilled over charcoal. The experience is theatrical, from the locked door with its lion knocker to the tableside meat presentation.

A small, referral-only izakaya in Kobe's Nagata-ku, known for its creative Japanese-bistro fusion dishes. It's a coveted spot for regulars who praise the excellent value and unique plates like anchovy fries.

An intimate 7-seat kappo counter in Nihonbashi Ningyocho, where an Iseyuki-trained chef serves refined seasonal courses that culminate in a unique series of signature rice dishes.

Famous for its live squid sashimi (ikizukuri), served fresh from a large in-house tank. Located on the first floor of the JRJP Hakata Building near Hakata Station, it offers a theatrical dining experience for seafood lovers.

A theatrical crab experience in Sapporo's Susukino district. A live king crab is brought to your private room and prepared tableside, served across a multi-course menu from sashimi to grilled.

A beloved seaside ice cream parlour in Onomichi, serving its signature treat since 1939: a crisp monaka wafer filled to order with a light, clean-tasting egg ice cream. A classic local experience.

In Kashihara, Nara, Kappou Risu offers a refined seafood kaiseki experience in a setting of mostly private rooms. It’s sought after for its high-quality ingredients, from natural fugu to expertly prepared unagi, making it ideal for special occasions.

A hugely popular Western-style Japanese diner in Yotsuya, famous for its long queues and two signature dishes: a unique pork cutlet with demi-glace and cheese, and seasonal butter-sautéed oysters.

A celebrated wagashi specialist in Nara, set in a historic machiya townhouse. Known for its performative tea courses and exceptional sweets like kuzuyaki and kakigori, made with rare, high-quality ingredients.