Beat the heat with unagi kaiseki
As both July 24 and Aug. 5 this year are Doyo no Ushi no Hi (Midsummer Day of the Ox), also known as Eel Day, when Japanese people traditionally eat unagi (eel) to fight summer fatigue, the Hyatt Regency Tokyo has prepared a special lunch course at its Japanese restaurant Kakou.
Eel is said to have a good, stamina-providing nutritious balance, and it is ideal for this time of year, when people tend to lose their appetites because of the heat. Domestic eels are used in the dishes, which are served in the traditional kaiseki style.
The Unagi Gozen lunch is ¥6,000 and is available from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. (11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays) through Aug. 31.