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Methodology
Japan Dining Index is an independent assessment synthesizing multiple public sources.
Six Dimensions
Prestigeprestige
Established standing — Michelin stars, industry recognition, chef pedigree.
Heatheat
Current attention — search volume, social mentions, visibility.
Bookabilitybook
Bookability — online reservation availability and difficulty.
Valuevalue
Balance of price band against the dining experience.
Foreignerforeigner
Foreign-visitor accessibility — language, menu, payment, channels.
Stabilityrisk
Stability of the rating across multiple sources.
Score Bands
S
88–100
Exceptional
A
78–87
Excellent
B
65–77
Strong
C
50–64
Standard
Principles
- Multi-source — no single platform dominates.
- Non-linear normalization across platforms.
- Signal-driven — never reproduce text or photographs.
- Independent — placement is never paid for.