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What is Omakase? Explained by a Tokyo Sushi Master!

Dec 24 (Japan by Food) - Stepping into a sushi restaurant to enjoy omakase for the first time can be exciting but also daunting. However, some restaurants make it easy for everyone, including newcomers, to fully enjoy an omakase experience.

In this video, join Shizuka in visiting a beginner-friendly omakase sushi restaurant, Akasaka Sushi Koshikawa in central Tokyo, which is both luxurious and affordable, and can be booked entirely in English. Discover the chef’s secrets for crafting Edomae sushi and serving it omakase style, what inspires his artistry for sushi-making, and more. The chef cares most about his customers enjoying and learning about delicious sushi omakase, rather than historic rules.

Nara’s Leading Sock Maker Supplies 10,000 Pairs for Expo

Socks from a leading manufacturer in Nara Prefecture, Japan’s top producer, have been chosen for the official uniforms of staff at the Osaka-Kansai Expo. On February 21st, 10,000 pairs were shipped to Osaka.

Year-End Moving Costs Soar: What's Behind the Price Hike?

As the end of the fiscal year approaches, demand for moving services is surging, driving costs to unprecedented levels. Estimates from moving companies suggest that fees, currently around 200,000 yen, could double to 400,000 yen by late March.

New 'M10' Maglev Car Begins Testing

JR Central announced on Thursday the introduction of a new test car, the 'M10,' for the maglev test track in Yamanashi Prefecture.

Kansai Airport Unveils New Immigration System

Kansai International Airport’s newly renovated immigration area was unveiled this week, boasting an open-concept design that allows travelers to submit passports, facial photos, and fingerprints in a single step.

Tokyo Clinics Overwhelmed as Foreign Tourists Seek Medical Help

With the arrival of the Spring Festival, a surge in Chinese tourists is bringing an influx of foreign patients to Japanese clinics. From a vegetarian suffering appendicitis after indulging in local cuisine to an American traveler sustaining a head injury at a ryokan, clinics are seeing a wide range of medical cases.

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