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144: Japan on a plate: Our food critic reveals his favorite spots

Jan 25, 2023

27:33

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A Quick Lesson in Japan's Culinary Geography

02:51

Japanese Food - What Are Your Favorite Restaurants?

02:13

Restaurants in Tokyo - What's on the Horizon?

01:36

Introduction

6min

A Quick Lesson in Japan's Culinary Geography

3min

Destination Restaurants Series - What's the Best Season?

3min

The Best Japanese Restaurants in Fukuoka

2min

Japanese Food - What Are Your Favorite Restaurants?

2min

What Do You Think of Yokocho?

3min

The Future of Food Trends in Japan

4min

Restaurants in Tokyo - What's on the Horizon?

2min

Noma's Closing

4min

From noodle stands to Michelin-starred restaurants, Japan has some of the most amazing food in the world. Food writer Robbie Swinnerton has been covering Tokyo’s culinary scene for decades, so for this week’s episode we asked him to pick out a few standout meals from last year.

Hosted by Jason Jenkins and produced by Dave Cortez.

On this episode:
Robbie Swinnerton: Articles | Twitter | Instagram

Read more/Watch more:
Tokyo Food File (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)
The Japan Times Destination Restaurant Series (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)
When Rene Redzepi brought Noma to Japan (Robbie Swinnerton, The Japan Times)

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