Okonomiyaki: The Authoritative Guide to Japan’s Savoury Omelette

Hiroshima-style at Lopez Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima

Tokyo Authority presents the authoritative guide to the history and styles of Okonomiyaki, one of Japan’s traditional soul foods.  What is Okonomiyaki?  Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き) is a popular pan-fried Japanese savoury dish containing a variety of ingredients in a wheat flour-based batter. The name is derived …

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Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin: A Journey Down the Fox Hole

Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin in Akasaka, Tokyo

Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Betsuin (豊川稲荷東京別院) is a Buddhist temple of the Soto Zen sect, which enshrines Toyokawa Dakini-shinten, also identified as the Senju Kannon. Learn more about the fascinating, complex history and what to explore at this off-the-beaten-track temple in Akasaka, Tokyo. History of …

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