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Seafood
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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Bento & Onigiri
Bento & Onigiri
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Don dish
Nabe dish
Nabe dish
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Meat dish
Meat dish
Local cuisine
Local cuisine

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Miyagi
Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling yo...
Kagoshima
Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi (じゃんぼ餅, Jambo mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture. It features freshly po...
Tottori
Jabu

Jabu

Jabu (じゃぶ, Jabu) is a beloved traditional dish from Tottori Prefecture. This hearty hot pot is packed with chicken...
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...
Ehime
Tai Somen

Tai Somen

Tai Somen (鯛そうめん) is a luxurious dish where a whole simmered sea bream is served atop boiled somen noodles on a ...
Okinawa
Rafute

Rafute

Rafute (ラフテー, Rafute) is a beloved traditional dish from Okinawa. Made by slow-cooking skin-on pork belly or hīsā...
Shiga
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (鴨鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish made using wild mallard ducks that migrate from Siberia to Lake Biwa d...
Kagawa
Anmochi Zoni

Anmochi Zoni

Anmochi Zoni (あんもち雑煮) is a rare regional specialty born from the history and culture of Kagawa Prefecture. D...
Yamagata
Benkei Rice

Benkei Rice

Benkei Rice (弁慶飯, Benkei meshi) is a flavorful mixed rice dish and a cherished traditional food from Yamagata Pref...
Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza (浜松餃子, Hamamatsu gyoza) reflects the region's strong production of cabbage, onions, and pork, whi...
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...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
Niigata
Hegi Soba

Hegi Soba

Hegi Soba (へぎそば, Hegi soba) is a cherished traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture, particularly beloved in the ...
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 ...
Iwate
Iwate Kaisendon

Iwate Kaisendon

Mainly saury and bonito are caught, and aquaculture is popular, and sea urchin, seaweed, oysters, scallops, and sea c...
Gunma
Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん, Himokawa udon) is a beloved local dish originating from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture...
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン, Hiroshima ramen) features a rich yet light soy sauce-based broth, made by simmering po...
Okayama
Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa (蒜山おこわ, Hiruzen okowa) is a traditional dish from the Hiruzen region in northern Maniwa City, Okay...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Sara Udon

Nagasaki Sara Udon

When it comes to Nagasaki's culinary delights, "Champon" often takes the spotlight. However, equally loved by locals,...
Ishikawa
Jibuni

Jibuni

Jibuni (治部煮) is a beloved traditional dish from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, part of the renowned Kaga cuisine...

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Tokyo
Jibuni

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
Jibuni

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
Jibuni

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
Jibuni

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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