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Today, I’m going behind the counter at Shifuku Shokudo, a family run teishoku restaurant in Tokyo’s Kichijoji area that serves around 150 meals a day.
Image of Behind the Counter at a Japanese Mom and Daughter Teishoku Restaurant

Winter delicacy scallops are facing an unprecedented crisis, with mass die-offs reported at major producing areas across Japan, a development that is now rippling through restaurants in Tokyo.

One of Osaka’s oldest cafes has closed, highlighting how a record surge in restaurant bankruptcies is sweeping up even long-established eateries.

These sandwiches aren’t just crispy - some are packed with TEMPURA and other outrageous fillings that make this one of the most unforgettable eats in town. (TabiEats)

In this episode, Shizuka explores the prefectural capital, Shizuoka City, and visits the local French fusion restaurant Monsieur Moizumi. There, Chef Moizumi presents creative dishes inspired by the favorite foods of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the legendary historical figure and one of Japan’s “Great Unifiers,” blending history with modern gastronomy. (Japan by Food)

Japan byFood and Shizuka are celebrating the New Year with a special guest in Tokyo! A typical Japanese New Year is far from crowds and countdowns – there is only warmth shared in food and family tradition. Let’s come inside our special guest’s house and see how it is really celebrated! (Japan by Food)

Japan byFood and Shizuka set out to discover Anthony Bourdain’s favorite food spots in Tokyo! How have these spots aged, and do they still carry the same spirit that made them special? (Japan by Food)