Japan is a food-crazy country – some Japanese people will make a trip into the countryside to taste mushrooms that only ripen a few days a year, the bakeries and chocolatiers rival those in Paris, and the Michelin Guides starred more restaurants (Italian, French, Japanese…) in Tokyo than in any other city.

But what is Japanese food? It’s far richer than just sushi and teriyaki (what’s teriyaki? a Japanese chef asked…), so take a look at the menu for an overview of the types of restaurants you are likely to encounter. Knowing the options available, don’t be afraid to try something new, or not in the guide – Japan is a gifted culinary country, so it’s hard to get a bad meal in Tokyo, but be sure to take a look at the prices before you sit – some unassuming restaurants end up being superbly expensive.

That said, even high-end restaurants generally have reasonable lunch sets – meaning, splurge for lunch, go budget on dinner if you’ve got more style than money. You can definitely eat lunch and dinner well for Â¥2000 total a day. Tipping is almost never expected or accepted, for eating, bellhops, etc – the excellent service you recieve everywhere is customary of Japanese culture.