Tokyo - Shinjuku's Most Underrated Eats (3 stops, 3 drinks)

Jump into the world of Japanese cuisine with some of the best and most underrated restaurants Shinjuku has to offer while taking a trip down ‘Memory Lane’ to see where Shinjuku grew from in the post-war era into the bustling commercial and administrative center that it is today before taking a short detour through Kabukicho, Tokyo’s premiere nightlife district and learning a little history of the project that never came to be and how the Tokyo underground influenced the area into what we have now. Here we’ll stop for a quick snack with one of Japan’s soul foods, a relic of Meiji period trade with the West. From there, we’ll find our way to the southernmost prefecture of Japan with a tropical stop in Okinawa and get to taste some of the wide variety of dishes and dessert that find their way from the beautiful seas around the islands themselves before wrapping up in front of the iconic Shinjuku station with its buskers, billboards, bright lights, and much beloved 3D Cat.

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   Stop 1

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   Omoide Yokocho

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   Kabukicho

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   Giant 3d Cat Display Billboard

Sushi and sashimi — Sushi pairs vinegared rice with fresh fish, while sashimi is pure, pristine slices. Simple, elegant, and full of flavor. 1 drink included. · Tonkatsu — A quick snack of a crispy pork cutlet, with a house-made teriyaki sauce. A dish originally brought to Japan by the Portuguese during the Meiji period. · Okinawan cuisine — Okinawan cuisine blends island flavors with pork, tofu, and seaweed. Hearty, healthy dishes shaped by tropical history. 2 drinks included. · Ice cream — Okinawan fruit ice creams burst with flavor. Tropical, sweet, and refreshing.