2026/09/21

When people think of Japanese food, sushi, ramen and tempura often come to mind first. But Japanese food is much more than these famous dishes.

If you want to discover the kind of food Japanese people enjoy in everyday life, an izakaya is one of the best places to start. An izakaya is a casual Japanese dining place where you can order a variety of dishes — sashimi, grilled fish, yakitori, fried food, meat dishes, tofu, vegetables, rice, noodles and much more — and share them around the table.

At Nippon PLUS, we introduce recommended izakaya and local eateries, helping travelers from abroad discover a new side of Japanese food culture.

NEW — IZAKAYA FOOD GUIDE
Discover Japanese Food at an Izakaya