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Fukui
Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi (おぼろ昆布 鯖寿司) is a delightful dish featuring thick, fresh mackerel caught in nearby ...
Mie
Kakimeshi (Oyster Rice)

Kakimeshi (Oyster Rice)

Kakimeshi (牡蠣飯, Oyster Rice) is a traditional dish from Mie Prefecture that blends fresh oysters from Ise Bay with...
Toyama
Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kaki no Ha Sushi) is a beloved local specialty of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi feat...
Okayama
Kibi Dango

Kibi Dango

Kibi Dango (きびだんご, Kibi dango) is a traditional sweet from Okayama, a region famous for its peach production and...
Nagasaki
Turkish Rice

Turkish Rice

Turkish Rice (トルコライス, Toruko raisu) is a beloved specialty of Nagasaki, featuring a satisfying combination of d...
Akita
Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon (鹿角ホルモン), a specialty of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, is a dish featuring pork and beef offa...
Hiroshima
Mihara Octopus Rice

Mihara Octopus Rice

Mihara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its abundance of islands, creating the perfect environment with stro...
Tokushima
Dekomawashi

Dekomawashi

Dekomawashi (でこまわし) is a delightful type of miso-dengaku, a skewered and grilled dish made using local ingredien...
Wakayama
Mikan Mochi

Mikan Mochi

Mikan Mochi (みかん餅, Mikan mochi) is a traditional sweet from Wakayama Prefecture, crafted with the renowned Kishu ...
Shizuoka
Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Kinmedai (金目鯛, Golden Eye Snapper) is a fish that represents Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It boasts a refined flavo...
Oita
Jiri-yaki

Jiri-yaki

Oita Prefecture is well-known for its high consumption of chicken, but it also has a rich tradition of flour-based cu...
Shimane
Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba (出雲そば, Izumo soba) is a cherished culinary tradition of the Izumo region, easily recognizable by its d...
Miyazaki
Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken (地鶏の炭火焼き, Jidori no Sumibiyaki) is a beloved traditional dish from Miyazaki Pr...
Yamaguchi
Sea Urchin (Uni)

Sea Urchin (Uni)

The islands of Oshima and Mishima, as well as the coastal area of Kitaura near Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, are...
Ibaraki
Mito Natto

Mito Natto

Mito Natto (水戸納豆, Mito natto), a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic ferm...
Miyagi
Shark Fin Ramen

Shark Fin Ramen

Kesennuma, Japan's top port for shark hauls, is renowned as the leading producer of high-quality shark fin, a prized ...
Oita
Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi (そらきたもち, Sorakita mochi) is a traditional sweet deeply cherished on the small island of Himeshim...
Yamagata
Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni

Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni

Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni (豚肉と味噌味の芋煮, Butaniku to Miso Aji no Imoni) is a comforting hot pot dish from th...
Shimane
Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice (舞茸ごはん, Maitake gohan) is a comforting rice dish made by cooking locally grown Maitake mus...
Hokkaido
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (いかめし), a famous local dish from the Hakodate and Oshima regions of Hokkaido, has a fascinating history....

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Tokyo
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated for its simple yet uniqu...
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Hyogo
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Kobe Croquette

Kobe Croquette (神戸コロッケ, Kobe Korokke) is the delicately crafted croquette that originated in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Made with p...
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Hyogo
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Jabu

Jabu (じゃぶ) is a comforting local dish from Shinonsen Town in Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. This homestyle stew features chicken, to...
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Nara
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Nara Zuke

Nara Zuke (奈良漬, Nara zuke) is a traditional fermented delicacy that originated in Japan’s ancient capital, Nara. Developed during the He...
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