For TAEKO TERAO's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Enowa
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Gastronomy from the fields of Yufuin At the inn-style retreat Enowa, each of the 10 villas and nine guest rooms...
Elezo Esprit
TAEKO TERAO
Contributing writer
Meat-based culinary community carries on Tokachi’s pioneer spirit From among the 10 Destination Restaurants 2024 honorees, Elezo Esprit was chosen...
Tokiwasushi
Taeko Terao Contributing writer
Spotlighting a Niigata castle town through sushi Shibata is one of Niigata Prefecture’s core cities, with a population of over...
Terroir Ai to Ibukuro
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
Expanding restaurant culture in Yamanashi After running a Tokyo restaurant as owner-chef and proprietress since 2011, Shinsaku Suzuki and his...
Tsukumo
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Tsukumo showcases Nara’s far-flung history The Japanese restaurant Tsukumo opened near Nara Station in 2015 and relocated in 2021. Its...
Restaurant Pas Mal
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
French cuisine in Yamagata, home of ‘brand’ foods Restaurant Pas Mal could be called the sole authentic French restaurant in...
Casa del Cibo
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
Italian cuisine that conveys the appeal of Hachinohe The Italian restaurant Casa del Cibo is located in Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture,...
Oryouri Fujii
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Restaurant preserves Toyama’s craft culture Iwase, home of the restaurant Oryouri Fujii, is a beautiful district in Toyama on the...
Otowa
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
French restaurant connects cuisine with society Utsunomiya, the capital of Tochigi Prefecture and the home of Otowa Restaurant, can be...
6 Six
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
Popular French restaurant on small Okinawa isle Situated in the island of Kouri, the French restaurant 6 Six (pronounced “shisu,”...
Villa del Nido
Takeo Terao Contributing writer
Italian restaurant blossoms in lush, rugged setting Mount Unzen is an active volcanic complex in the center of the Shimabara...
Dewaya
TAEKO TERAO Contributing writer
Pure flavors of local northern cooking The town of Nishikawa, home to the Dewaya restaurant and inn, is about 40...