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Yamaguchi
Kawara soba

Kawara soba

Kawara soba is a unique style of local cuisine born at Kawatana Onsen in Toyoura Town, Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Pr...
Miyagi
Shakomeshi

Shakomeshi

The mantis mantis that they are fried in the waters near Watari are proud of their liveliness. Place shrimp shrimp in...
Kochi
Kobuzushi

Kobuzushi

The recipe for “kobuzushi” is divided into the central part of Kochi Prefecture and the western part of the prefectur...
Nara
Tenri ramen

Tenri ramen

Tenri ramen is a local ramen that was born in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. It is characterized by soy sauce based on...
Hyogo
Awaji Island Burger

Awaji Island Burger

Awajishima Burger is a title given only to burgers made in Awaji Island due to the idea of “I want you to know the fo...
Miyazaki
Charcoal-grilled Miyazaki specialty · local chicken

Charcoal-grilled Miyazaki specialty · local chicken

Speaking of Miyazaki's local chicken, charcoal grilled using it in Miyazaki Jitokko is known as Miyazaki's local cuis...
Fukui
Pickled mackerel in heshiko

Pickled mackerel in heshiko

Heshiko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui prefecture where salted mackerel is marinated in bran. ...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Sara udon

Nagasaki Sara udon

Speaking of gourmet originated in Nagasaki, “Champon”. “Sara-udon” is a noodle dish that is loved by locals even more...
Mie
Ise udon

Ise udon

Ise udon is eaten mainly in Ise City, Mie Prefecture, and has a thick and crisp texture that is nearly twice as norma...
Hokkaido
Bibai Yakitori

Bibai Yakitori

Bibai is located halfway between Sapporo and Asahikawa City. The western region is a lowland belonging to the Ishikar...
Yamagata
Natto mochi

Natto mochi

Yamagata Prefecture's local dish “natto mochi” is known as a local winter staple. This dish, which is made at home du...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Champon

Nagasaki Champon

Champon, which is said to be the origin of Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture, is one of the local specialties that h...
Aomori
Hirosaki Igamenchi

Hirosaki Igamenchi

It is a home-cooked dish in which squid legs (geso) are tapped with a kitchen knife, and seasonal vegetables are mixe...
Okayama
Kasaoka ramen

Kasaoka ramen

It is one of the local ramen representing Okayama Prefecture that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. Th...
Gifu
Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi

Goheimochi is a local dish that has been popular since ancient times in the mountainous areas of Gifu and Nagano pref...
Nara
Shikishiki

Shikishiki

Shikishiki is one of the snacks usually eaten in Katsuragi Taima and Shinjo, and it is a snack that feels like a crep...
Miyazaki
Kappo chicken (kappodori)

Kappo chicken (kappodori)

Takachiho in Miyazaki prefecture is known as a town of myths and legends. In this region, bamboo is called “kappo”. I...
Akita
Yokote yakisoba

Yokote yakisoba

The local gourmet “Yokote Yakisoba” from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture is loved by many people for its unique style a...
Fukuoka
Hakata mentaiko

Hakata mentaiko

Hakata mentaiko, one of Fukuoka's representative souvenirs, is fermented with pollock ovaries mixed with red pepper, ...
Yamagata
Benkeihan

Benkeihan

As the name suggests, the local dish “benkeimeshi (benkeimeshi)” from Yamagata Prefecture is cooked rice characterize...
Ehime
Sea bream somen (taisomen)

Sea bream somen (taisomen)

“Tai somen” is a dish made by simmering a whole tail of Thailand on a platter with boiled somen, and eaten as a dippi...
Okinawa
Mee Bai

Mee Bai

Mee Bai is a word that refers to grouper fish in the Okinawan dialect. The skin on the surface is gelatinous and sof...
Ibaraki
Daigo Shamogetan

Daigo Shamogetan

The new specialty dish “shamogetan” from Daigo in Ibaraki prefecture is a medicinal dish using Okukuji shamo, a local...
Kumamoto
Kumamoto ramen

Kumamoto ramen

This ramen was propagated from Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the birthplace of Tonkotsu ramen, through Tamana City...
Kagawa
boned chicken

boned chicken

It is a traditional dish that has existed in Marugame City, Kagawa Prefecture for more than half a century. The bone ...
Tottori
jabu-shabu

jabu-shabu

Tottori Prefecture's local dish “jabu” is a simmered dish with lots of ingredients using chicken, tofu, and seasonal ...
Osaka
Grilled squid

Grilled squid

Squid yaki in Osaka is not a figure grilled squid, but it is one of the “komon” that Osakans love. It is a dish made...
Aomori
Ominato Navy Croquette

Ominato Navy Croquette

It is said that the Ominato Naval Croquette originated in the Meiji period based on a croquette recipe that was serve...
Wakayama
Mandarin orange mochi

Mandarin orange mochi

Wakayama Prefecture's local confectionary “mandarin orange” is a sweet that makes use of mandarin oranges, a specialt...
Chiba
Sexology

Sexology

“Sexogaku mochi” is a local dish handed down in the Katori/Kaiso area of Chiba prefecture, and is a special mochi inv...

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Tochigi
Sexology

Sano ramen

The local gourmet “Sano Ramen” from Sano City, Tochigi Prefecture, is a traditional cup characterized by handmade noodles made with green b...
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Gunma
Sexology

Himokawa udon

“Himokawa udon,” which is popular mainly in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture, is a local dish known for its unique wide range of noodles. Unlik...
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Tochigi
Sexology

Radish soba

Tochigi Prefecture's local dish “daikon soba” is a combination of shredded daikon radish and soba, and is generally filled with local wisdo...
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Kumamoto
Sexology

Shaku tempura

“Shaku tempura,” which is popular as a summer delicacy in Kumamoto Prefecture, is a local dish using shaku (official names: sea bream, anaj...
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