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Tsukemen at Dogenzaka Mammoth
26 Mar 2024
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Tsukemen, Shoyu Ramen, Abura Soba, and more!

Top 8 Best Ramen in Shibuya, Tokyo

(渋谷) is a foodie's paradise in (東京, Tōkyō), yet as a first-timer, it can be hard to pick a shop, much less discern which shops are tourist traps and which are hidden gems. Especially along Shibuya's Center Street, most shops that you'll chance upon are large chains serving up generic food that only earns a low 3 rating on Google Maps. Or you'll see long snaking queues outside the usual suspects like Ichiran and Ippudo. The real Japanese ramen connoisseurs though, will look elsewhere, there are plenty of great ramen shops just off the main streets, or on the less crowded sides of Shibuya that can match the best that Tokyo can offer.
teamLab Floating Bubble.webp
16 Mar 2024
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Experiential vs Immersive

teamLab Planets vs Borderless - A Review of Which To Go

teamLab is one of the most popular digital art teams out there today, running a number of highly instagrammable and beautiful digital art museums across Asia and even around the world. Currently, there are two different TeamLab digital art museums, and it's always commonly asked: "How are they different, and which should I go to?".
Clam-broth Ramen at Kuramu in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo
Train Gantries in Shinjuku Station
24 Feb 2024
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Suica, Pasmo, Tokyo Subway Ticket, or Japan Rail Pass?

Frequently Asked: What Card or Train Ticket to Get in Tokyo

We often see this question on forums about "What card should I get when visiting Tokyo? Should I get the Suica, the Pasmo, the Tokyo Welcome Ticket, or the Japan Rail Pass?". There's often a lot of confusion about what to buy when wanting to take a train in Japan due to the amount of new terms involved.
Shio Ramen from Ayu Ramen in Futako-Tamagawa, Tokyo
02 Feb 2024
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Clam Broth, Abura Soba, Ayu Ramen, and more!

Top 6 Best Unique Ramen Near Shibuya and Futako-Tamagawa

is undoubtedly one of the most iconic Japanese dishes, and yet, oftentimes foreigners only touch the most mainstream options like from popular chains like Ippudo and Ichiran. The world of ramen is vast and unique, especially within Tokyo where the boundaries of food are always being challenged. Some of the unique ramen concepts that foreigners might have never even heard of include dry ramen, clam ramen, and all sorts of other unique creations that you are unlikely to find outside of Japan.
Kaisendon at Tsujihan in Kagurazaka, Tokyo
21 Jan 2024
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Don't miss out on these non-mainstream dishes!

Top 10 Unique Japan-only Dishes to try in Tokyo

With Japanese food becoming increasingly common around the world, people often think of , , , and when it comes to Japanese cuisine. There is, however, much more depth and unique Japanese dishes that can be found in Tokyo that you are unlikely to find outside of Japan. Some of these are traditional dishes that haven't made it overseas, some are modern takes on classic dishes, some of these are completely new inventions that push the needle on Japanese cuisine. Be sure to try out this list of Top 10 Unique Dishes to try in Tokyo that can't be found outside of Japan!
Large pond in Oshino Hakkai with Mt Fuji in the background in Kawaguchiko, Shizuoka Prefecture
22 May 2023
Written by Pitari Japan Team

Launching our V1.0.0 beta

Introducing Pitari Japan

We are proud to finally launch Pitari Japan, a work of love that has taken almost an entire year to produce. Pitari Japan is designed to be the ultimate way to discover new travel itineraries for Japan. Each itinerary is designed to be fuss-free, you can follow it as-is, or add your own flourishes to it. Our goal is really for visitors to Japan to go beyond the “touristy” feel of Japan, and get a glimpse into the charm of Japan. Whether this be the amazing sights of nature, great food options, or traditional streets and shrines of Japan.

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