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Montreal’s First-Ever 'Japan Week' Is Happening Now — Here's What You Can Do

Montreal's first-ever Japan Week is underway from June 7 to 13, though the city's celebration of all things Japanese will be quite different this year because of COVID-19.

Instead of holding the annual festival at a public park in the Mile End, organizer YATAI MTL is offering a food tour and online programming.

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Montreal Is Hosting Its First-Ever 'Japan Week' With Street Food & A 'Mini Market'

Montreal food lovers missing their glory days of restaurant hopping rejoice: YATAI MTL, a festival dedicated to Japanese food and culture, is back with Japan Week, a mixture of both online and in-person events from June 7 to 13.

As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, YATAI MTL has organized a food tour instead of holding the annual event in a public park in the Mile-End.

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A Cirque Du Soleil-Inspired Sushi Restaurant Just Opened In Montreal (FIRST LOOK)

When Takuya Matsuda was an up-and-coming sushi chef living in California, he said he spent a lot of time in Las Vegas. It was there, at a Cirque du Soleil show, that he came up with the concept for his new Montreal restaurant, Okeya Kyujiro, which opened downtown for take-out on Friday, January 8, 2021.

Part sushi spot and part theatre, Okeya Kyujiro promises to be an experience unlike anything the city's ever seen — or tasted — before. 

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11 Montreal Restaurants That Deserve To Be On Your 2021 Food Bucket List

2021 means a new year filled with opportunities. And that includes food, too! With so many amazing Montreal restaurants, if you're going to make a list of things to try and do this year, why not include some of the city's most delicious spots?

Offering cuisine from all over the world, Montreal restaurants have something for those looking for lesser-known spots that make their favourite dishes and spots that offer a brand new cuisine if your New Year's resolution is to try new things.

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12 Montreal Dishes To Try On NYE If You’re Tired Of Ordering The Same Thing All The Time

People have always had different ways of welcoming the new year. Whether it’s dressing up for a big party or a simple night in with your S.O., it’s always been a wonderful opportunity to reflect on past accomplishments and spend time with loved ones. Even better, it’s a free pass to indulge in all the tasty foods we love!

And even though this December 31, we'll be cozy and safe at home instead, some traditions remain. You still want to be sure that the food you choose to spoil yourself with lets you start the new year off the right way.

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Montreal Is Opening 3 New Virtual Restaurants So You Can Eat In & Discover Something New

A cozy night in is best matched with a warm meal to indulge in. You get into your fluffy pyjamas, turn up the heater, and then, the internal battle begins. What restaurant is left to order from that you haven’t already had 100 times?

Having spent most of the year indoors, it’s fair to assume you’ve probably exhausted every single restaurant on your takeout bucket list. While some places have been forced to shut down, others have braved the pandemic and introduced even more tempting food and better experiences.

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5 Montreal Spots With Sweet Japanese Treats For A Little Bit Of Happiness Right Now

In Montreal, Japanese dessert-makers are taking the game to new heights. Who can resist their lavishly creamy pastries and sweets that beckon from bright windows?

Throughout the city, there are pleasant doorways to welcoming dining areas, where a feather-light slice of cake can be yours, along with pockets of steamed bread served with sweet or savoury fillings and bubble tea on the side.

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Montreal's UNIQLO Location Opens This Month & It Will House Collections Unique To The City

Say, "Bonjour, Hi" to a new store in the city my fellow locals. On Friday, October 23 at 10 a.m., the Montreal UNIQLO location will officially open its doors at the Eaton Centre.

The Japanese mega-brand has taken over the world of shoppers' go-to brand for closet essentials that are simple and understated, yet bold and chic.

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