Japan Famous for Food, Culture and History

Japan is Becoming a 'Mecca for Food Lovers'

Japan is emerging as the destination of choice for lovers of food and unique eating experiences, a gourmet travel magazine has claimed.

According to Food and Travel, there are too many specialty dishes to list as each village and region in the country has its own.

Gyudon, soy-marinated slices of beef, shabu-shabu which is thinly sliced beef cooked in boiling water or stock and yakitori, pieces of chicken, vegetables or meat skewered and grilled over hot coals are among the highlights food buffs visiting the country need to look out for.

Charlotte Swift, editor at the magazine, said: "Japan has already become a mecca for gastronomes across the world and with a wide variety of eating experiences on offer, ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to frantic street stalls, it is little wonder."

She added that a food fan paying a visit to the country should also take advantage of Japan's rich culture and history.

One of the most rewarding as a tourist is Tokyo and "its bustling Tukiji fish market - the largest of its kind in the world", Ms Swift explained.