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From April 16 to May 6, 2026, Kappa Sushi is serving two limited-time side dishes featuring Hokkaido-sourced king crab — a traditional teppo-jiru miso soup and a rich crab ramen — at all locations nationwide.
Hotel New Otani Osaka's all-day dining restaurant SATSUKI is hosting a limited-time GW Special Gourmet Buffet from April 29 to May 6, 2026, featuring wagyu beef, sushi, and amaou strawberry sweets.
Sushi Nobutaka (鮨寛学), a new counter sushi restaurant, is opening in Osaka's Kitashinchi district in April 2026. The restaurant offers a 15-piece omakase sushi course for ¥4,400, followed by unlimited seafood broth ramen.
On May 5, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will hold a children's workshop where kids can learn to make colorful temari sushi under the guidance of the hotel's Japanese cuisine chef, followed by a family lunch.
Holiday Travel staff Arimi and her colleague Rena try a private sushi making experience led by Satoshi, a certified instructor from Ginza Onodera Sushi Academy. Read her honest review of learning the kotegaeshi technique, making nigiri with premium ingredients, and tasting the best sushi of her life.
From April 26 to June 25, 2026, Biwako Hotel in Otsu, Shiga will offer early summer lunch menus at its two in-house restaurants, featuring vibrant seasonal sushi and live-action teppanyaki with Omi beef.
Starting April 1, Sushiro locations nationwide will host their first-ever collaboration with the popular anime Bungo Stray Dogs, featuring spring-themed original goods including character picks, clear cards, and acrylic stands.
Starting April 1, 2026, Isomaru Suisan rolls out a new grand menu at all locations nationwide, spotlighting a lavish boat platter, an expanded oshi-zushi lineup, garlic toast, and several new additions to the signature silver-tray selection.
A triple collaboration campaign featuring 2.5D idol group Ireisu (Irregular Dice), rotating sushi chain Kappa Sushi, and English learning rhythm game app Risdom kicked off on March 12, 2026 and runs through April 15 at Kappa Sushi locations nationwide.
From luxury department stores and free art galleries to high-end sushi counters and old-school coffee shops, here are the best things to do in Ginza for first-time visitors and repeat travelers.
![[March Only] Gotanda's Sushi Asahi Hosts Rare "Sanzo" 5-Sake Tasting Plan — Limited Lineup for Sake Lovers, Including Juyondai!](https://assets.hldycdn.com/cdn-cgi/image/format=webp,width=400,quality=75/fe53e1f9-9471-4e4e-9394-788fab59e901.jpeg)
Sushi Asahi in Gotanda is offering a special March plan featuring five varieties of the highly sought-after "Sanzo" sake, including an ultra-rare anniversary edition. A separate Juyondai-guaranteed plan is also available for a limited number of guests.
A new izakaya-style sushi restaurant, Sushi Izakaya Yu (游), opened in Toyohashi, Aichi on August 9, 2025, offering fresh market-sourced sushi alongside carefully selected sake in a welcoming setting.
Naidai Unatoto is launching a limited-time "Sushi Push Pop" featuring three layers of eel and salmon sushi in a transparent cup — no chopsticks needed, perfect for hanami and food walks.
Starting March 11, HACHIKI, the casual brand from Kyoto's long-established chicken specialty restaurant Hachiyan, is offering spring limited-time menus at two locations — Arude Shin-Osaka and Shin-Yokohama.
Everything you need to know about eating sushi in Japan, from the different types and regional styles to etiquette tips, price ranges, and how to find great sushi at every budget.
Sushiro is offering its never-frozen Cherry Sea Bream at a discounted price of 150 yen (tax included) starting March 11, 2026, along with the richly marbled Jumbo Toro Salmon at 110 yen (tax included).
The beloved Basil Salt Lemon lineup returns to Kappa Sushi for spring 2026, featuring shrimp, prosciutto, and salmon sushi from 160 yen per two pieces, plus a new side of fried potatoes with basil mayo.
Daimaru Tokyo is offering approximately 40 types of limited-edition Hinamatsuri foods from late February through March 3, including colorful chirashi sushi and bento, hina doll-inspired sweets, tricolor desserts, and sakura mochi.
Sushi Kappo Tomozuna on the 35th floor of the Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk is introducing a limited April–June 2026 menu for its afternoon tea-style sushi lunch "Karen," inspired by the lush greenery of early summer.
To mark its 45th anniversary, Kobe Portopia Hotel holds a spring restaurant fair from March 1 to April 30, 2026, featuring seasonal mountain and sea delicacies including cherry sea bream, sakura shrimp, and spring vegetables across 9 restaurants inside the hotel.
HAKU Kanazawa Cuisine opens at Kanazawa Forus 6F on March 7, 2026, offering an OMAKASE course that showcases the best of Kanazawa's food culture — from hand-crafted sushi and wagyu shabu-shabu to traditional Kaga vegetables.
Spring in Toyama brings a rare chance to enjoy freshly landed firefly squid at Mizuhashi Fishing Port, while Hotel New Otani Tokyo offers a seasonal Toyama prefecture fair through late April 2026.
On February 18, 2026, Gatten Sushi opened its eighth location in Kanagawa Prefecture. The new Hiratsuka Yotsuyanomiya store brings the signature gourmet conveyor belt sushi experience to the local community.
Sapporo Grand Hotel presents a special Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival) promotion through March 3, 2026, featuring beautifully crafted Japanese dishes, sushi sets, and adorable seasonal sweets.
The beloved sushi spot known for its long lines in Jimbocho has opened a new outpost offering fresh seafood bowls exclusively during weekday lunch hours at Pizza&Wine ESOLA Tamaplaza.
To celebrate 3,000 participants in the sushi chef job experience activity, Kandu Dainichi visitors can now enjoy a 200 yen discount at Kappazushi restaurants across the Kansai region through April 5, 2026.
Starting February 5th, Mawashi Zushi Katsu and Sushi Katsu locations launch their winter limited menu featuring seasonal delicacies like firefly squid, whale taste comparison, and citrus-accented sushi.
A limited-time opportunity to experience authentic Edomae-style sushi at Roppongi. The Sushi Kagerou Project, which has welcomed over 15,000 guests, returns with a 15-piece red vinegar sushi course priced at ¥200 per piece.
Celebrating its first anniversary in March 2026, Rosewood Miyakojima will fully launch CHOMA, a Japanese restaurant and bar inspired by Miyakojima's traditional Miyako-jofu textile. The beachfront dining destination offers sushi, teppanyaki, tempura, and yakitori, showcasing island ingredients.
Four Seasons Hotel Osaka presents its 2026 Spring Cherry Blossom Promotion "SPRING AWAKENING," featuring cherry blossom-themed afternoon tea, seasonal dining menus, spa treatments, and exclusive river cruise experiences throughout the hotel.
Sapporo's Elm Garden celebrates its 80th anniversary with a unique winter dining experience featuring an ice sushi bar in a Japanese garden and digital art-enhanced kaiseki cuisine, running until February 28, 2026.
Sushiro launches an exciting collaboration with the popular anime series JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders, featuring exclusive merchandise and limited-edition menu items across all locations nationwide.
Furuichian, a sushi chain operating in department stores and shopping centers nationwide, is holding a special Crab Fair from February 11 to 24, 2026, featuring new crab and salmon roe chirashi sushi and a special crab assortment.
Starting January 10, 2026, the all-inclusive resort hotel introduces a lunch buffet featuring customizable hand-rolled sushi, hamburgers, and teppan-grilled meats with all-you-can-drink alcohol included.
Kanazawa Kirari Sushi announces the limited release of their special ehoumaki (lucky direction sushi roll) for Setsubun 2026. Featuring 11 premium ingredients including fresh bluefin tuna, snow crab, and eel, this luxurious sushi roll will be available only on February 3, 2026 at their Kanazawa and Hachioji locations.
The fresh fish specialty store's signature Setsubun Eho-maki rolls are packed with premium seafood ingredients including medium fatty tuna, sea urchin, and salmon roe. Pre-orders start January 13 across all 21 stores.
On Setsubun day, February 3rd, 2026, Sushi Sakaba Nihonichi Honmachi Store will offer two types of limited-edition sushi rolls—Ehomaki and Tosa Maki—available for takeout from noon.
Matsuzakaya Ueno Store presents approximately 100 varieties of ehomaki rolls for Setsubun on February 3rd, featuring luxurious options over ¥10,000, rice-focused rolls for the Year of the Horse, and adorable twin panda-themed selections.
Akindo Sushiro Co., Ltd. will launch a collaboration with the popular character Choigosim, known for its positive worldview that captivates younger audiences, starting January 14 at Sushiro locations nationwide.
Sekiya Resort Terrace Midobaru's Yukigekka restaurant introduces a new wagyu nigiri dish featuring premium Oita wagyu sirloin. The exquisite 2-piece set offers guests a luxurious way to experience local beef with handcrafted sushi vinegar and sauce.
A new counter sushi introductory restaurant from the acclaimed Sushi Ginza Onodera brand opens in Akasaka on January 13th (Tuesday), offering premium quality sushi at exceptional value with special weekday lunch and evening drink sets.
Miyako Hotel Amagasaki will sell traditional Eho-maki sushi rolls at their Japanese restaurant Tsunokuni for two days only on February 2-3, 2026, to celebrate Setsubun and bring good fortune for the year ahead.
Daimaru Tokyo offers approximately 90 varieties of ehoumaki lucky direction sushi rolls for Setsubun 2026 on February 3rd, including trending kabuki-themed rolls, luxurious seafood, meat-based options, and unique creations.
The premium bluefin tuna from the January 5th Toyosu Market first auction can now be ordered online in limited quantities as sashimi cuts and blocks for home enjoyment.
Maruetsu supermarket begins accepting reservations for 2026 Setsubun ehomaki on December 27, offering lucky direction sushi rolls with premium ingredients including first-harvest seaweed, Hokkaido salmon and scallops, and specialty options from partner restaurants.
Hotel Granvia Kyoto begins accepting reservations for eho-maki lucky direction sushi rolls starting January 5, 2026. The featured Seven Lucky Gods roll uses eel and six other premium ingredients.
Aburi TORA, a global sushi restaurant chain with 13 locations worldwide, is opening its 4th Japan location at the newly opened Komazawa Park Quarter commercial facility on November 11th.
Kura Sushi is holding its first collaboration campaign with the popular TV anime SAKAMOTO DAYS. Get exclusive character merchandise including rubber charms, can badges, and magnet sheets at all Kura Sushi locations across Japan from October 31 to November 27.
A new gourmet floor "The Namba Central Eatery" opens on the 1st and 2nd floors of Namba Oriental Hotel in Osaka's Namba Sennichimae, featuring seven restaurants launching progressively from October 1st, 2025.
Opened in 2018, Toyosu Market has become an essential Tokyo travel destination. As the successor to the world-famous Tsukiji Market, it has evolved with even more attractions, offering gourmet dining, sightseeing, and market experience tours. This comprehensive guide introduces travelers to the latest ways to enjoy Toyosu Market.
If you are going to go sightseeing, you may want to incorporate into your itinerary things that can only be seen or experienced during that season. In this issue, we will introduce the situation, events, and recommended spots in November in Hokkaido for those who are interested in such things. To learn more about Hokkaido […]
Just opened in 2024, Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai is a popular facility where visitors can enjoy various types of gourmet food. This article introduces 24 restaurants in “Toyosu Senkyaku Banrai” where you can enjoy a sit-down meal! We will introduce restaurants by genre, including not only fresh seafood, but also ramen, udon, meat, sweets, and more, […]
Edomae sushi is a local cuisine with a long history that originated in Tokyo during the Edo period. It is known as the prototype of today’s nigiri-zushi, and there are a variety of restaurants ranging in price from reasonably priced stand-up restaurants to high-end sushi restaurants. It is a gourmet dish that every sushi lover […]
This page introduces a collection of local gourmet foods that originated in Tokyo. Don’t miss the recommended restaurants where you can taste each local gourmet! Please check out these traditional local gourmet foods that have been loved for a long time and try them for yourself ✨. Click here to learn more about Tokyo. Chanko […]
Summary This time, I toured Shimonoseki, Tsunoshima, Nagato, and Nagato Yumoto in Yamaguchi Prefecture using the Yamaguchi West Pass (unlimited rides on trains, buses, and ships in the tour area for two days) sold by setowa! The seafood was delicious, the hot spring town was fun, and it was a very satisfying 2-day/1-night trip. This […]
Summary Nicknamed “Okayama, Land of Sunshine,” Okayama Prefecture is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation. Kojima, which we visited this time, is a small town located in the southern part of Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. We will introduce sightseeing in Kojima where you can enjoy mountains, ocean, gourmet food, and […]
Table of Contents Summary Okayama Prefecture, nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine, Okayama,” is known by its residents for its mild climate and low precipitation.This time, we are going on a one-day excursion to the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, one of the most popular and well-known sightseeing spots. Known as a castle town, transportation hub, and […]
Summary Yamaguchi Prefecture is located on the western edge of Japan’s main island of Honshu. It is dotted with historical spots and gained popularity when the industrial heritage sites in Hagi were registered as a World Heritage site. This time, using the Yamaguchi Central Pass (a round trip pass), we took a bus tour of […]
豊洲市場（Toyosu Market）とは? Toyosu Market is Tokyo’s kitchen where tuna and other marine products and vegetables are gathered. Various foods are sold and purchased here, and food and beverages are delivered to supermarkets and restaurants. Although it is basically a place for vendors, there are also restaurants, shopping spots, and programs for general tourists to enjoy, […]
Summary This time I took the sightseeing train called “Berumonta” (Belles Montagnes et Mer) to Himi & Amaharashi 🚞 Had luxury experience of riding the train while enjoying sushi made by sushi chef🍣 Walking through the bustling Himi Banyagai was a lot of fun 🤤 Taking a footbath and looking out at the ocean, it […]
Summary Oarai, located in Ibaraki is a coastal town known for its scenic beaches, fresh seafood, and the iconic Oarai Isosaki Shrine. With its tranquil atmosphere, visitors can enjoy seaside strolls, explore the local fish market, and experience the cultural charm of this beautiful coastal destination! This time, my friend and I decided to visit […]
Summary Check out this Choshi, Chiba trip plan! Enjoy tasty seafood and beautiful Pacific Ocean views in nature. Hope it helps with your travel plans:) *Please note that information and prices listed are subject to change. Travel Itinerary 07:30am Tokyo Station It takes about 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Choshi by “Shiosai” limited express […]
Summary This time I stayed at the new FAV Hotel in Hakodate, Hokkaido 😊! The artistic rooms were very stylish and nice 🎨💕 We also experienced the luxury of being able to book sushi in the hotel 🤤🍣. We also visited other popular Hakodate spots and had two days full of food and sightseeing 🥰🛩. Please […]