OMAKASE JapanEatinerary Fine Dining Column

The Ginza area is renowned as a hub of Japanese gourmet cuisine in Tokyo. Within this compact area, numerous famous establishments are located, allowing you to encounter many of Japan's representative renowned restaurants with just a short walk. In this article, the OMAKASE editorial team, an official partner of Michelin, introduces the 9 best sushi restaurants you can enjoy in Ginza.

Tokyo is one of the world’s top destinations for French cuisine, rivaling even Paris in the number of Michelin-starred restaurants. As in France, many of these establishments observe dress codes and formal dining etiquette.In this article, the editorial team at OMAKASE—an official Michelin partner—presents nine outstanding Michelin-listed French restaurants in Tokyo that are truly worth experiencing.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official Michelin partner, introduces the Michelin Green Star restaurants in Tokyo.

Curated by the editorial team at OMAKASE, an official Michelin Guide partner, this feature highlights Michelin-recognized restaurants in Tokyo where sake is elevated to an art form.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official Michelin partner, introduces restaurants that are particular about their tableware.

Kyubey is one of the most historic sushi restaurants in Ginza, renowned for its enduring legacy and continued excellence. As a celebrated landmark of Ginza’s culinary scene, it continues to delight food connoisseurs to this day. The OMAKASE editorial team proudly introduces Kyubey.

Japan’s fine dining scene—especially among Michelin-starred restaurants—is often centered around counter seating, such as sushi bars and kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) restaurants. However, there are also select establishments where you can enjoy a more intimate experience in a private room. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka that offer private room dinners and can be reserved through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Micheline partner.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official Michelin partner, introduces Kikunoi—one of Japan’s most renowned Japanese restaurants.

Yakiniku Jumbo is a go-to favorite for grilled meat lovers in Japan. Known for its amazing flavor and quality, it’s no surprise it’s considered one of the best. The team at OMAKASE, an official Michelin Guide partner, breaks down what makes it so special.

The "Omakase" course is a popular option on Japanese restaurant menus. But what exactly does "Omakase" mean? What benefits does it offer to customers? And what is the restaurant's perspective on it? The OMAKASE editorial team, an official partner of Michelin, will explain.

Complete guide to Torishiki: how to book the hardest-to-reserve yakitori in Tokyo, its worldwide branches and lineage restaurants, plus what makes it legendary.

While many top Japanese fine dining spots—especially Michelin-rated ones—feature counter seating like sushi or kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner), there are also restaurants offering private rooms for a more relaxed dining experience. This article highlights fine dining restaurants in Ginza with private rooms, all bookable through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official MICHELIN partner.

Travel Japan with official Michelin Guide Partner OMAKASE Eatinerary's guide to restaurants that have been featured in television, movies and documentaries. 

Many Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan are relatively small compared to those overseas—especially sushi and kaiseki (traditional multi-course dinner) restaurants, which often have just eight counter seats. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Osaka that can accommodate groups of eight or more, making them ideal for business dinners, family gatherings, and other group occasions.

Hit drama turned film Grand Maison Tokyo is Japan's most recent culinary hit drama, featuring mouthwatering dishes and sympathetic characters based on real life. Eat your way through Grand Maison Tokyo in the city itself with this guide by Official MICHELIN GUIDE partners OMAKASE Eatinerary

Official Michelin Guide Partner GMO Omakase Eatinerary explores the top of the top in high-end dining with 6 venues that break the bank with their pursuit of uncompromising excellence.

Michelin-starred restaurants in Japan often have fewer seats than their counterparts abroad. This is especially true for sushi and kaiseki (traditional Japanese multi-course meal) establishments, where it's common to find just eight counter seats. As a result, booking all eight seats on a given date can be challenging. In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto that accept group reservations for eight or more guests—perfect for business dinners, family gatherings, or special occasions. All listings are available for booking through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Michelin partner.

Kyoto is becoming more accessible to international visitors, with many restaurants now offering English support—especially high-end establishments featured in the Michelin Guide.In this article, we highlight Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto that welcome English-speaking guests and can be booked through OMAKASE JapanEatinerary, an official Michelin partner.

The OMAKASE editorial team, an official MICHELIN partner, introduces 8 MICHELIN-listed restaurants in Tokyo where you can enjoy wine.

The editorial team at OMAKASE, an official Michelin partner, explores how techniques like ikejime (live fish preparation) and bleeding — key practices behind Edomae sushi — transform the flavor of fish.