Embedded into the northern reaches of the great Kanto plain, Ibaraki Prefecture stretches from an extended seaside shoreline across agricultural fields and up into the hefty hills sprinkled with impressive Shinto shrines.

Introducing 3 bars in Tokyo: Bar Avanti in Ginza, Mixology Heritage in Uchisaiwaicho, and Bar & Cafe Camellia in Marunouchi.

The International Hotel and Restaurant Show, now in its 51st consecutive year and marking more than half a century, was held at Tokyo Big Sight from February 7 to 10, 2023.

Our editorial team at “delicious Japan” sees these three elements driving Japan's food scene in future, so we'll be commenting on past, present, and future food scenes with reference to developments around the world.