There are so many things to do in Japan with kids. It is seriously a family friendly destination that exceeded my expectations. When in Japan, there are some things that you must try. So take a trip down taste-test lane with our guide to the top ten things to test out whilst in Japan.
- Hot Sake & Sapporo Beer – These are the alcoholic beverages for Mum and Dad to try.
- Dango – Dango are little Japanese dumplings served on sticks of three or four. Flavours vary by season.
- Taiyaki – Taiyaki is a Japanese fish shaped cake (and sometimes teddy shaped cake) a bit like a pancake. It is commonly filled with red bean paste, cheese or custard.
- Teppanyaki – Teppanyaki is a style of Japanese cuisine that uses an iron plate to cook in front of guests at restaurants – it is super fun, especially for the younger ones!
- Nikuman – Or, pork buns, are fluffy bread type rolls with yummy pork in the middle.
- Gyoza – Gyoza are small handcrafted dumplings with mince, cabbage and other yummy ingredients. They are either steamed or pan fried and are a huge hit with the kids.
- Ramen Noodles – Find a restaurant that only serves Ramen for an awesome soup with noodles and, usually pork- AMAZING! You have a choice between four different broths that make up the base of the soup.
- Sushi – Just like at home, but better of course!
- Tempura – Vegetables and meats are often served cold, but are still yummy.
- Yakitori – Yakitori is a style of meat or vegetable stick grilled over hot coals.
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