Did you know?: 'Famiresu' perfect restaurants for families in Japan

(Illustration by Yukiyo Oda/Stripes Okinawa)

You’ll find family restaurants, aka ‘famiresu,’ scattered all across Japan. These offer a variety of unique menu items at a reasonable price. In Japan or Okinawa, you’ve likely seen places like Gusto, Saizeriya, Joyfull or Denny’s. These restaurants cover many of the popular Japanese dishes, so visiting one and scanning its thick menu will give you a good overview of the local fare.

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Shoji Kudaka

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.