Restaurant ratings in Japan can be confusing. Why does the same restaurant have a 4.6 on Google Maps and a 3.48 on Tabelog?

In this Quick Tip, Ari breaks down how to make sense of restaurant ratings and reviews in Japan, including:

  • Why Google and Tabelog ratings shouldn't be compared directly
  • What a 3.4 or 3.5 on Tabelog actually means
  • Why it helps to look at who's writing the reviews, not just the score
  • When restaurant reservations make sense and why you don't need to plan every meal in advance

Ratings & reviews can be useful tools. The key is knowing how to use them without letting them plan your trip for you.

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