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Soba & Udon
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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
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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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Iwate
Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect bal...
Kyoto
Tango Barazushi

Tango Barazushi

Tango Barazushi (丹後ばらずし, Tango barazushi) is a dish deeply rooted in the traditions and natural environment of ...
Fukushima
Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru (どぶ汁, Dobu jiru) is a traditional winter specialty from the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, bor...
Yamagata
Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture, commonly enjoyed as a winte...
Niigata
Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi (いももち, Imo mochi) is a traditional dish from Sado Island, originally created as a substitute for rice, ...
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...
Toyama
Tororo Kombu Rice Ball

Tororo Kombu Rice Ball

Toyama Prefecture holds the top spot in Japan for household consumption of kombu (kelp), earning it the nickname "Kom...
Yamagata
Kaimochi

Kaimochi

Kaimochi (かいもち, Kaimochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture that highlights the natural, hea...
Shizuoka
Shizuoka Oden

Shizuoka Oden

One of the most unique features of Shizuoka Oden (静岡おでん, Shizuoka oden) is its jet-black broth and skewered ingr...
Miyazaki
Kappo Chicken

Kappo Chicken

Takachiho, a town in Miyazaki Prefecture known for its myths and legends, is home to a unique dish called Kappo Chick...
Okayama
Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba (ひるぜん焼そば, Hiruzen yakisoba) is a local specialty that uses chicken (known as *kashiwa*) and a...
Shizuoka
Fukutaro

Fukutaro

Located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a historic Shinto shrine that has been revered since ...
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...
Shizuoka
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Salt

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Salt

Did you know that Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of rainbow trout? Raised in the ...
Hyogo
Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger (淡路島バーガー) is a special title reserved for burgers made exclusively on Awaji Island, born fro...
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
Sake Manju

Sake Manju

Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is a beloved traditional sweet from the Houhi region, which encompasses Taketa ...
Wakayama
Plum Udon

Plum Udon

Plum Udon (梅うどん, Ume udon) is a local specialty of Wakayama Prefecture, known for its delicate pale pink color, a...
Kagoshima
Akumaki

Akumaki

Akumaki (あくまき, Akumaki) is a unique mochi-style sweet from Kagoshima Prefecture, traditionally enjoyed during the...
Tokyo
Kanto Oden

Kanto Oden

Oden, a beloved Japanese hot pot dish, is referred to differently depending on the region. In the Kansai area, it is ...

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Tokyo
Kanto Oden

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
Kanto Oden

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
Kanto Oden

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
Kanto Oden

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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