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Where to Eat in Japan: Tuna Onigiri From Jeremy Jacobowitz
This guide turns 1st Night in Tokyo from Jeremy Jacobowitz into a practical restaurant map with 5 saved spots around Chuo City, Haeundae, and Kyoto. The mapped places include an area marker, a restaurant stop, and a hotel. Use it to understand the places, dishes, and trip context before saving the map in Varedelo.
What the creator captured
Jeremy Jacobowitz kicked off the second season of his Japan journey by highlighting the incredible value of a high-quality meal found for under seven dollars. Despite a bare-bones flight on Zipair, he expressed a deep, lifelong passion for Japanese culture, ranging from professional wrestling to the culinary influence of Iron Chef. He is particularly excited to expand this season's travel beyond Tokyo to include Sapporo, Kyoto, and a future leg in South Korea.
What this map is good for
- Planning an american restaurant stop or short itinerary in Chuo City.
- Comparing food stops from a creator or saved local map before you commit time in the city.
- Saving 5 mapped spots into Varedelo so the list stays usable on the ground.
- Using the original video as context, then turning it into a clean place-by-place map.
Featured spots on this map
- Toyoko Inn Busan Haeundae 2
Hotel in 5 Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea, Haeundaehaebyeon-ro 237beon-gil, Haeundae, Busan, South Korea - Kyoto
Area marker in Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto, Japan - Sapporo
Area marker in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan - Nihonbashi Philly Tokyo
American Restaurant in Japan, 〒103-0027 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 3-chōme−2−１３ 中條ビル 13 Chuoku Tokyo Japan, 2, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan
Price level: Medium
Hours: Hours available - Seoul
Area marker in Seoul, South Korea, Seoul, South Korea
Food notes from the video
- tuna onigiri
- chicken katsu plate
- rice
- bottle of water
- Pringles
Experiences captured
- flew Zipair from the West Coast
- slept in a lie-flat airplane seat
- stayed in a Tokyo hotel room
- unwrapped a Japanese convenience store onigiri
- rewatched Japanese Iron Chef episodes
- tried on a small hotel robe/outfit
- planned a multi-city itinerary to Sapporo and Kyoto
Planning notes for Chuo City
Yaesu is a district in Chuo City, Tokyo, situated on the eastern side of Tokyo Station. As of 2026, the area is defined by a combination of Edo-period historical foundations and contemporary urban redevelopment. Historical Heritage The district's name is a phonetic derivation of "Yayosu," the Japanese name for Jan Joosten van Lodensteyn, a Dutch navigator who arrived in Japan in 1600 aboard the ship *De Liefde*. Following his arrival, the Tokugawa shogunate granted him a residence in this area.
Must-try foods nearby
- Golden Sesame Vegan Ramen
A 2026 staple at T's TanTan in Tokyo Station (Yaesu South). This iconic plant-based ramen uses a rich, creamy broth made from ground golden sesame and soy milk. - Halal-Certified Gyudon Bento
Available at specialized kiosks like 'Ekiben-ya Matsuri' near the Yaesu gates. - Zeitaku Don (Luxury Seafood Mound)
A signature dish from the trending Nihonbashi/Yaesu hotspot Tsujihan. This 'Zeitaku Don' features a towering mound of fresh sashimi, including tuna, shrimp, and shellfish. - Premium Musk Melon Parfait
Found at the legendary Nihonbashi Sembikiya near Yaesu, this luxury dessert features Japan’s famous crown melons. - Strawberry Ichigo Daifuku
A traditional sweet found at many artisanal stalls in Tokyo Midtown Yaesu. This treat consists of a whole.
When to go: The best months to visit Yaesu are late March to April for cherry blossoms and October to November for mild, dry weather and autumn foliage. While spring and autumn offer the most comfortable temperatures (15°C–23°C / 60°F–73°F).
Local tips
- Navigate the massive Yaesu Underground Mall (Yaechika) to reach nearby Nihonbashi or Ginza while avoiding street-level traffic and weather.
- Stand on the left side of escalators and move your backpack to your front when boarding crowded trains to maintain local flow and etiquette.
- Head to the fifth-floor terrace of Tokyo Midtown Yaesu for a free, quiet outdoor view of the Shinkansen platforms and station architecture.
- Finish snacks or drinks at the point of purchase rather than eating while walking, as consuming food on the move is considered impolite in this busy district.
What travelers are noticing
- Opening of TOFROM YAESU, a 51-story landmark featuring a tiered-floor theater, high-end medical facilities, and a major expansion of the Bus Terminal Tokyo Yaesu.
- The 'Hello, Spring! 2026' festival at Tokyo Midtown Yaesu, featuring a 3.5-meter 'Flower Shower' art installation and sustainable workshops using rescued blooms.
- The 'YAESU BIG HOLIDAY' event series, headlined by a 25-meter giant koinobori (carp streamer) walk-through installation in the 1F Galleria.
Official tourism resource
The official tourism portal for Chuo City, Tokyo, providing information on Ginza, Nihonbashi, and Tsukiji, managed by the Chuo City Tourism Association.
Planning questions
Where did Jeremy Jacobowitz eat in Japan?
This guide maps all 5 spots featured in the video, with names, addresses, and neighborhoods, so you can plan where to eat in Japan.
What are the must-try foods in Japan?
Creator picks from the video include tuna onigiri, chicken katsu plate, rice, bottle of water. Open the map in Varedelo to see which spot each one is at.
Can I save these spots to use on my trip?
Yes. Open the map in Varedelo to save every spot, get directions, and revisit the guide from your phone while you travel.
Use it on your trip
Save this restaurant map before you go
Keep the mapped spots, creator context, food notes, and planning details together. Varedelo turns the page into a phone-friendly map you can revisit when you are choosing where to go.