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Pork skewers, minced shrimp fritters and a Thai-style omelet are just a few of the most popular appetizers at Thai Erawan near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.

Thai Erawan maintains Michelin star-worthy dining in Yokosuka, Japan

Award-winning curry, and other worthwhile dishes, await at this unassuming Thai restaurant near Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan.

Burger King Japan created the five-patty Baby Body Burger in collaboration with the Japan Sumo Association.

Burger King Japan’s sumo-sized burger requires a wrestler’s appetite to subdue

Challenge yourself to this limited-time colossus, which also comes with a fun sticker.

The name may suggest a pair of British proprietors, but Two Brits Burger Bar in Tokyo is owned and operated by a genial Italian with a clear fondness for English pub fare and vintage Americana.

Two Brits Burger Bar blends British, American and Japanese flavors in Tokyo

Two Brits Burger Bar is an eclectic and cozy Tokyo establishment that’s become a favorite among locals and expats in search of something hearty and familiar.

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Evans Musoka, of Kenya, performs at Tokyo Comedy Bar on May 17, 2025.

Laughs don’t get lost in translation at Tokyo Comedy Bar

The third-floor Tokyo Comedy Bar club near Shibuya Station in Tokyo includes a cramped bar serving craft beer and snacks, but the action happens in the room next door where comedians prowl in the darkness. The small venue means everyone is fair game for the performers, and there are shows in both Japanese and English.

A close-up view of a box with six doughnuts of varying colors.

Krispy Kreme Japan celebrates Pac-Man’s 45th birthday with playful doughnut tribute

Chomp into this special promotion between Bandai Namco Entertainment and Krispy Kreme in Japan before it’s gone.

The malasada is a type of doughnut with roots in 16th-century Portugal and is widely popular in Hawaii.

Sweet or savory Portuguese treats find fans outside Navy base in Japan

Tokyo Malasada opened its newest bakery shop on April 24 on Dobuita Street, a shopping area near the naval base. The menu includes a variety of enticing options for those with a sweet tooth.

Spice-encrusted blackened tuna served with tomato rice, aioli, arugula mayo, pickled fennel and onions at Rali's Restaurant on Subic Bay, Philippines.

Savor French flavors, ship views at bistro in Subic Bay, Philippines

Rali’s Restaurant, a French bistro along Subic Bay, is a tasty and perfect place to spot some ships near the former U.S. naval base in the Philippines.

Megumu Gomi, left, and his wife, Megumi, pose outside D-13, a cafe they founded in an old flat house used as service member housing near Yokota Air Base, Japan.

Cozy cafe in an old military home is a hidden gem in western Tokyo

Cafe D-13 is in a renovated structure near Yokota Air Base that was used as military family housing in the 1950s and 1960s. Uncovering this eatery feels like discovering a speakeasy, and the sense that one is let in on a secret.

El Torito's extensive menu may take a few minutes to navigate, but the wide selection offers something for everyone.

Tacos, fajitas and flan: El Torito brings US-style Mexican dining to Japan

El Torito, a U.S. chain of Mexican restaurants, brings its hefty list of tasty options to central Tokyo. Its two locations are in Ikebukuro and Nishi-Kasai.

The pepperoni slice is the showstopper at Henry's Pizza in Osaka, Japan. There are no frills here. Just a classic done right.

Henry’s Pizza in Osaka a love letter to New York, signed by a few famous fans

Henry’s Pizza might just serve the best New York-style slice in Japan. Just check the raves from celebrities.

Where time stands still: Old world cafe keeps Tokyo’s kissaten culture alive

Patrons at Tajimaya Coffee House in Tokyo can savor a variety of coffees, including the house’s original blend and rare single-origin offerings featured as monthly specials.