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Japan has plenty of delicious street foods that will call out to you as you walk through some of the popular and busy areas. The massive displays of Japanese crepes calls customers over for a sweet treat. Kakigori beckons people to cool off during the hot Japanese summers. Taiyaki begs you to enjoy a tasty snack with its delicious-looking fish shape.

Japan has a knack for easily portable yet delicious street food and festival food. For those who like sweets, Japanese crepes are always a good bet. For those who don’t mind seafood, takoyaki is waiting for you. But if you just want tasty chicken on a stick...

Being in Osaka, we can’t sing the praises of Osaka food enough. Okonomiyaki, kushikatsu, and kitsune udon are all great sit-down options. However, when it comes to street food, takoyaki reigns supreme in Osaka.

Crepes might not be the first thing that springs to mind when you hear ‘Japanese food’. However, Japan has a rich tradition of devouring these sweet treats by the hundreds of thousands every year...

Japan is famous for its massive variety of noodles. Ramen, udon, soba, somen... The list goes on and on. Yet among Japan’s noodle varieties one stands out for its unique preparation method and strong flavor: Yakisoba!

Yatai history stretches back over a thousand years, and although they still exist today, their numbers have sadly declined. Read on to discover the history of yatai, what they sell, the reasons for their decline and where they still thrive in modern Japan.