TAEKO TERAO

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...

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