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Emma’s adventure takes the form of a Shinkansen trip from Tokyo to Osaka, introducing Japan’s beauty and advanced technology to foreign visitors. Her journey begins at the iconic Tokyo Station, renowned for its red brick and Renaissance-style architecture, a captivating spot for tourists. Emma explores the underground mall and experiences local food culture at the ekiben (station bento) section. She chooses a makunouchi bento, which offers a variety of colorful dishes.
Upon reaching the platform, she is impressed by the punctuality and orderly lines of Japanese commuters. While seated comfortably in the spacious Shinkansen, Emma is captivated by the views from the train window. The beauty of Lake Hamana and the speed and quietness of the Shinkansen leave a strong impression. Eventually arriving in Osaka, she is moved once again by the technological advancements and rich cultural depth of Japan. Emma’s journey deeply explores the allure of Japan, providing an unforgettable experience for foreign visitors.
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Tokyo Station
Located in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward, the capital of Japan, Tokyo Station is an important transportation hub and the center of Japan’s rail network. opened in 1914, the station is known for its long history and beautiful architecture. In particular, the front facade of the Marunouchi side of the station features a classical red brick design and is a popular photo spot for many tourists.
Marunouchi Area
The area surrounding Tokyo Station is known as the business center of Tokyo, with many office buildings and commercial facilities. The district is also home to many restaurants and cafes, offering a variety of culinary delights.
Tokyo Station Hotel
Located in the heart of Japan’s capital city, Tokyo, the Tokyo Station Hotel is a historic luxury hotel built in 1915 in the Marunouchi station building of Tokyo Station, with a sophisticated European-style interior and state-of-the-art facilities. Conveniently accessible, it boasts an ideal location for business and pleasure.
GRANSTA Tokyo Statio
Gransta, located in Tokyo Station, is one of the station’s shopping areas and is home to a wide variety of restaurants and souvenir stores. It is a very convenient location for travelers. It is especially popular among visitors to Japan, as it offers a wide variety of local specialties, limited edition sweets, and unique souvenirs from various regions of Japan. It is a place where visitors can experience the flavors and culture of Japan while shopping and dining.
Ekiben-ya Matsuri
Ekibenya Matsuri, located in Tokyo Station, offers a selection of ekiben from various regions of Japan, from Hokkaido to Kyushu. Each ekiben offers dishes that bring out the best of the region’s flavors, making it a great opportunity for travelers to enjoy the tastes of the region in a convenient way. Emma also purchased a makunouchi bento here.
Related gourmet foods this time
Unaju
Unaju is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of a bowl of rice topped with grilled eel. The eel is cooked in a special sweet and spicy sauce, which soaks into the rice and makes it even more delicious. Unaju is especially popular in summer, and is considered to be nutritious and effective in preventing summer fatigue.
Eels are tender and fatty, and the sauce is usually made from soy sauce, sugar, and mirin (sweet sake). Unaju is often sprinkled with sansho (Japanese pepper), which neutralizes the fatty taste of the eel and adds an appetizing aroma.
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Unaju Restaurant (Tokyo)
Unagi Hashimoto
Izumiya Bldg. 1F, 3-3-3 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Miyagawa Honten Akasaka Miyagawa
White Akasaka Building 1F, 5-4-13 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Shinjuku Unagi Kikukawa
Shinjuku Kikukawa Building 1F and B1F, 7-8-3 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Unagi No Nakashou
Toranomon Hills Station Tower 4F, 2-6-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Unagiya Edonadai Amon
Tomita Building 1F, 2-16-8 Nezu, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Unaju Restaurant (Osaka)
Unagi No Masa
1F, 1-31 Ikutama-cho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Jiyaki Unagi Houzenji Yama Kadu
1-1-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Koura
KIYO Bldg. II 1F, 2-5-33 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Unaman
Hankyu Umeda Honten 12F, 8-7 Kakudacho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Honkaku Unagi Unashima
1-4-34 Showa-machi, Abeno-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Unaju Restaurant (Hamamatsu)
The Shinkansen Nozomi does not stop at Hamamatsu Station. Please use the Hikari or Kodama bullet trains.
Hamamatsujiyaki Unagi Masa
325-36 1F Sunayama-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Ban Shou
2-20-16 Shidoro, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Unaginokagawa Aoi
326-2 Sunayama-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Hamanakounagi Moto Shirotei
Hotel Concorde Hamamatsu 18F, 109-18 Motoshiro-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Rin
42-2 Chitose-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
Takoyaki
Takoyaki is one of Japan’s most popular street foods, especially famous for its origin in Osaka. These small, round-shaped snacks are made with a flour-based dough into which are added pieces of octopus, tenkasu (leftover deep-fried tempura), red ginger, and green onion.
Features of Takoyaki
- Cooking Method: Takoyaki is made using a special griddle. The griddle has small round indentations into which the batter and ingredients are placed, and the takoyaki is cooked by skillfully rotating it on a skewer.
- Topping: The baked takoyaki is then topped with Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, bonito flakes, aonori (green laver), and other toppings. These toppings enrich the flavor of the takoyaki and give it a unique taste.
Takoyaki Restaurant (Tokyo)
Homma Mon
6-18-13 Nogata, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Takotetsu
M’s BLDG 1F, 3-8-5 Kikugawa, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Kametako Dainingu Miyabi
Kunii Building 1F, 5-5-8 Kameido, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Kureo Ru
1-6-4 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
Chaikuro
2F Sunbridge Aoyama, 3-8-2 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Takoyaki Restaurant (Osaka)
Minna De Yakeru Tako Yaki Joni
B1F Nisso Shikoku Building, 2-4-4 Shinsaibashi-suji, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Ru-Tsu Sakaba
1-9-11 Tachiurihori, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Kushikatsu Takoyaki Ajinodaimaru
Shinsekai Area, 3-1-15, Emisu-Higashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka City, Osaka
Takoyaki Ebisu
1F Chancrelle Nihonbashi, 1-10-12 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Takoyaki To Oden Takohiro
KS Prestige Kitahorie 1F, 4-8-16 Kitahorie, Nishi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Unaju & Takoyaki MAP
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