Ecuadorian grill specialist Rafael Carrera Barragan brings together Latin American culinary traditions, premium Japanese ingredients, and charcoal-grilling expertise in an exclusive six-course dining experience. Grand Hyatt Tokyo’s signature steakhouse, The Oak Door, located on the sixth floor of the luxury hotel in Roppongi, has introduced a new dinner course, “Rafael’s First,” available from October 1,…

An Exclusive Champagne Collaboration Redefining Tokyo’s Luxury Dining Scene An exquisite blending of two legendary brands has arrived to redefine Tokyo’s luxury dining scene as the prestigious Piper-Heidsieck Champagne house joins forces with Benjamin Steakhouse to introduce an exclusive, newly crafted house cuvée: “PIPER-HEIDSIECK Essentiel by BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE 1st Edition.” Starting Saturday, November 14,…

Recognized with one star in the 2008 edition of the Michelin Guide Tokyo, OHARA ET CIE is a distinguished French restaurant quietly tucked away on a backstreet in Nishi-Azabu. Its minimalist yet sophisticated interior, centered around a clean white palette, provides an elegant setting for a dining experience that celebrates the beauty of seasonal ingredients….

  Floating like a mirage on the shimmering waters of Tokyo Bay, Odaiba is a vibrant entertainment hub that actually began its life in the 1850s as a series of man-made islands. These islands were originally built to mount artillery batteries against invading warships. History Anchoring this legendary waterfront today is Grand Nikko Tokyo Daiba,…

Summer is a great time to drink and enjoy outdoor parties! JSELECT magazine takes a look at some outstanding beer gardens in Tokyo. Summer Butcher’s Beer Garden 𖤣 The Oak Door Address: Grand Hyatt Tokyo 6F, 6-10-3 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Tel: 03-4333-8784 Period: 7/1 (Wed) – 9/30 (Wed) Hours: 6pm – 10pm Website: https://www.tokyo.grand.hyatt.co.jp/en/restaurants/recommended/oak-door/beer-garden/ Prices:…

Marking 30 years of luxury accommodation in the capital of Japan, the comprehensive renovations at The Westin Tokyo wrapped up in 2023, breathing new life into this venerable Tokyo icon. With new looks across several areas, including The Lounge and international restaurant The Terrace. Inspired by an orangery, The Lounge is more light-filled and open and more integrated with the lush…

With the most Michelin stars of any city in the world, Tokyo is an urban center with nearly endless culinary options to choose from. Ranging from the very best restaurants in 4-star hotels to tiny, out-of-the-way noodle joints, there is no shortage of places to eat. But sometimes the plethora of choices is just too…

Yugawara Onsen has a long history, famed as the only hot spring mentioned in the ancient Manyoshu poetry collection. In medieval times, it was cherished by samurai and villagers alike, and during the Edo period it became known nationwide as the “Healing Spring” for wounds. Writers, artists, and politicians were drawn to its waters, and…

Diners Club French Restaurant Week, a gourmet event born in France, is being held for the 15th consecutive year this year. During the event, anyone can enjoy course meals at special event prices at over 500 participating French restaurants across the country, from Hokkaido to Okinawa. This year’s event will run for 31 days from Saturday,…

Aside from sushi, ramen is probably the most popular Japanese food worldwide. While it is well known as a quick and cheap cup noodle meal, real ramen tastes much better than the packaged kind. And there’s no better place to try ramen than in Japan itself, as the entire country specializes in it. Ramen, first…