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Soba & Udon
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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
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Bento & Onigiri
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Don dish
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Nabe dish
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Meat dish
Meat dish
Local cuisine
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Nagano
Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば, Togakushi soba) refers to soba noodles from Togakushi, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefe...
Fukuoka
Nagahama Ramen

Nagahama Ramen

When it comes to Fukuoka, Hakata ramen often steals the spotlight, but Nagahama Ramen (長浜ラーメン, Nagahama ramen) ...
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...
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...
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...
Aomori
Ōminato Navy Croquettes

Ōminato Navy Croquettes

Ōminato Navy Croquettes (大湊海軍コロッケ, Ōminato kaigun korokke) are said to have been inspired by the croquette re...
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...
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...
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,...
Shimane
Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi (かしわ餅, Kashiwa Mochi) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished across Shimane Prefecture. It is of...
Miyagi
Harako Meshi

Harako Meshi

Harako Meshi (はらこ飯, Harako Meshi) is a beloved autumn specialty from Watari Town in Miyagi Prefecture. This dish ...
Saitama
Saba Sushi

Saba Sushi

Saba Sushi (さば寿司, Saba sushi) is a beloved traditional dish from Saitama Prefecture, celebrated for the delightfu...
Kagoshima
Katsuo Dishes

Katsuo Dishes

Katsuo dishes (かつお料理, Katsuo ryouri) from Makurazaki carry over 350 years of fishing tradition and pride. Makura...
Miyazaki
Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi (魚ずし, Uozushi) refers to a traditional style of whole fish sushi, often made with mackerel or horse mac...
Nagasaki
Kaikou Roll Cake

Kaikou Roll Cake

The Kaikou Roll Cake (開港ロールケーキ, Kaikou Roll Cake) is a beloved sweet treat created as part of the "Sasebo☆Sta...
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...
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...
Ishikawa
Firefly Squid

Firefly Squid

When you think of firefly squid (ほたるいか, hotaru ika), Toyama Prefecture might come to mind. However, the Oku-Noto...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
Fukui
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (里芋のころ煮, Simmered Taro) is a staple vegetarian dish traditionally served during Houonkou, the...

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Tokyo
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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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