Japan
Since Japanese living spaces
are usually quite small, even sometimes lacking a kitchen, many
take home food from Yatai eating stalls and Depatō
or department stores. These may be found near train and subway
stations, often the center of daily life in Japanese cities and
towns.
You will find small,
inexpensive restaurants throughout Japan.
Japanese etiquette will often
require you to remove your shoes upon entering an eating
establishment. Check for a rack near the door and do as the
Japanese do.
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Depatō Take-out and Restaurants
Review: Most
department stores in Japan feature takeout food in their
basements, sometimes covering several floors. Even if
you plan eating elsewhere, a visit to these
establishments will be very interesting. $$
Food courts will often be
found on the top floors, each restaurant with a
different specialty.
Many people, including
this writer, bring depatō food to trains for a delicious
meal en route. Many depatō are located in or near train
stations. You can buy beer aboard the train or at the
station. $$
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From
Port: All over.
Review: Safe and clean, you use the point and eat
selection method. $ |
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From
Port: All over.
Review: Models of the food served inside will be in
the windows along with the prices. Menus will often have
pictures as well. The current exchange rate is about 95
Japanese yen to the U.S. dollar. $ |
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