I love Tokyo. If I had to eat only in one city for the rest of my life, Tokyo would be it,' Anthony Bourdain once said. Young people are taking his advice to heart.

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It can be hard to be a Japanophile in Miami. Sure, the city has pricy sushi omakase experiences as far as the eye can see – some of which are quite good – but aside from anime conventions and the occasional exhibitions of sumo and women’s pro ...

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Convenient to the major parks, this welcoming gastropub offers a unique atmosphere and Japanese street foods you won't typically find at your local sushi place.