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Food & DiningThursday 30 July 2026

このレストランは予約が必要です。

Pronunciation: Kono resutoran wa yoyaku ga hitsuyō desu.

Meaning: This restaurant requires a reservation.

Use this phrase when calling ahead or asking about popular restaurants in Japan, where reservations are often expected, especially for dinner service.

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