Tokyo Dining

Let’s face it: Thanksgiving is purely a North American holiday, meaning we shouldn’t expect much fanfare here in Tokyo on the fourth Thursday of November. In most parts of Japan, you may only have one choice if you want to indulge in a holiday feast — do it yourself… minus the turkey, cranberry sauce, and other side dishes, of course, because there aren’t many places that sell them here. However, with so many expats from the USA in the Tokyo area, there are plenty of places to find a traditional Turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Here’s a shortlist we’ve compiled of our favorites. Please note that most require reservations and that some of the establishments below are still in the process of deciding their menu; it is recommended that you contact them to confirm details. Soul Food House The Thanksgiving tradition at this Azabu-Juban restaurant is older than the eatery itself; proprietors David and LaTonya Whitaker opened up their home to almost anyone in the community every Thanksgiving to enjoy the American tradition years before they decided to open up their full-service Soul Food establishment. This is as close as you will get to sitting next to an actual…