Use and limitations

Terms of use

The site provides general travel information, not a reservation guarantee, medical assessment, emergency service or legal advice.

Effective 1 September 2026

Information only

Restaurant hours, menus, prices, payment methods, accessibility, reservation conditions and dietary handling can change without notice. Shinjuku Food Compass identifies useful options and questions, but visitors must verify essential conditions directly with the venue before relying on them.

Food-allergy information is especially time-sensitive. A listing or guide cannot guarantee that a kitchen is free from an allergen or cross-contact. Follow medical advice and choose another venue when staff cannot confirm a requirement.

Safety and emergencies

Nightlife and emergency guidance is general risk-reduction information. In an urgent situation in Japan, call 110 for police or 119 for fire or ambulance. Do not wait for a response from the editorial email.

External services

The site links to restaurant websites, maps, public authorities and tourism services. Shinjuku Food Compass does not control their availability, security, booking performance, content or privacy practices. A link is provided for navigation or sourcing and is not a guarantee.

Permitted use

You may use the site for personal travel planning and share ordinary links to its pages. You may not disrupt the service, copy substantial original content for republication, misrepresent the site as an official authority, manipulate advertising interactions or use the site for unlawful activity.

Intellectual property

Original text, page structure and site branding are owned or controlled by the operator unless another source is identified. Restaurant names and third-party marks belong to their respective owners.

Availability and liability

The site may be changed, suspended or removed. To the extent permitted by applicable law, the operator is not liable for losses arising solely from outdated third-party information, a venue's acts, a missed reservation, an external-service failure or an advertisement. Nothing in these terms excludes liability that cannot legally be excluded.

Changes and contact

These terms may be revised as the site adds services or commercial features. The effective date will be updated. Questions may be sent through the contact page.