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Most people who visit Shinjuku for the first time think of ramen, yakitori, and izakaya. That’s fair — S […]
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GOURMET Soba and Udon in Shinjuku The Noodles Most Tourists Overlook
TMTJ Local Preview — takemetherejapan.com article body Tayama’s Tokyo Food Journal · Shinjuku Edition So […]
GOURMET shinjuku-steak-guide
People ask me about steak more than almost any other food in Shinjuku. And the conversation usually goes the s […]
GOURMET Japanese Curry in Shinjuku The Comfort Food Nobody Expects to Love
TMTJ Local Preview — takemetherejapan.com article body Tayama’s Tokyo Food Journal · Shinjuku Edition Ja […]
GOURMET Best Yakiniku in Shinjuku
I’ve dropped off hundreds of passengers at yakiniku restaurants across Shinjuku over eight years. Weddin […]
GOURMET Shinbashi New Tomochin Ramen Nishi-Ikebukuro: A 24-Hour Hidden Gem Serving Authentic Chan-kei Ramen
Discover this 24-hour standing ramen shop in Ikebukuro serving authentic chan-kei ramen for just ¥990 with free rice. A budget traveler’s dream!
GOURMET Kindai University Aquaculture Research: World's First Farm-Raised Tuna in Ginza
Experience world-first aquaculture innovation at this Ginza restaurant serving Kindai University’s legendary farm-raised bluefin tuna.
GOURMET Machida Shoten Shibuya: Late-Night Yokohama-Style Ramen Heaven in the Heart of Tokyo
Authentic Yokohama Ie-kei ramen in Shibuya until 3 AM. Customize your bowl with rich tonkotsu-shoyu broth, thick noodles, and tender chashu.
GOURMET Hamburg Yoshi Harajuku: Watch Your Juicy Hamburg Steak Sizzle Over Live Charcoal
Watch your juicy hamburg steak sizzle over live charcoal at this Harajuku favorite. Enjoy beef tongue and classic hamburg combos with unlimited rice.
GOURMET Ichiran Harajuku: Tokyo's Must-Visit Tonkotsu Ramen Experience with Solo Dining Booths
Experience authentic tonkotsu ramen in private booths at Ichiran Harajuku, Tokyo’s famous ramen chain near Takeshita Street with customizable bowls.
GOURMET Yakiniku OGAWA Omori: A Hidden Wagyu Paradise Run by a Legendary 1938 Butcher Shop
Premium wagyu yakiniku at unbeatable prices, run by a legendary 1938 butcher shop supplying Michelin-starred restaurants. Tender, flavorful beef in a smoke-free environment near Omori Station.
GOURMET Tayama's Personal Top 3 of Shinjuku’s izakaya
I’m Tayama — 30 years old, eight years driving a taxi in Tokyo. More of my passengers spill out of Shinjuku izakaya than almost anywhere else in the city: sa…
GOURMET Tayama's Personal Top 3 of Shinjuku’s ramen
Shinjuku’s ramen scene isn’t just big — it’s impossibly dense. Walk five minutes from the east exit of Shinjuku Station and you’ll pass tonkotsu, shoyu, shio…
STAY Why Japanese Taxi Culture Feels So Different to Foreign Visitors
By Tayama — Tokyo Taxi Driver, 8 Years on the Road
GOURMET Best Local Food in Shinjuku Recommended by Tokyo Taxi Drivers (2026 Guide)
By Tayama — Tokyo Taxi Driver, 8 Years on the Road
GOURMET Best Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) in Shibuya & Harajuku: Taxi Driver's Ranking Guide (2026)
Tokyo taxi driver Tayama ranks the best yakiniku restaurants in Shibuya & Harajuku using Tabelog data. From legendary Yoroniku (4.06) to hidden locals like K…
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GOURMET Best Izakaya in Shibuya & Harajuku: A Taxi Driver's Insider Guide (2026)
Tokyo taxi driver Tayama reveals 10 of the best izakaya in Shibuya and Harajuku — from Nonbei Yokocho hidden gems to local favourites near Dogenzaka. Real pi…
GOURMET Best Soba Restaurants in Shibuya & Harajuku: Taxi Driver's Complete Guide (2026)
Tokyo taxi driver Tayama
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