English friendly in Japan

Yokohama, Kanagawa

Michelin-starred Edomae counter in Yokohama's Naka Ward, led by a Gion Matsumoto-trained chef, booked only through concierge or introduction.

Tokyo

A 6-seat Edomae sushi counter in Nishi-Shinjuku, Tokyo, led by chef Hideki Yamaguchi, with reservations handled through Omakase.in.

Fukuoka

Edomae sushi omakase by chef Tsuyoshi Yoneshima in Yakuin, Fukuoka, with a single tasting menu and sake pairing option.

Tokyo

A six-seat Edomae counter in Asagayakita, Tokyo, serving one nightly omakase from chef Shinji Nakamura for 22,000 yen per person.

Tokyo

Ichi-u is a counter-only Japanese restaurant in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, run by chef Koichi Hamano, blending washoku and Edomae sushi in an omakase format.