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Seafood
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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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Miyagi
Sea Squirt Dishes

Sea Squirt Dishes

Sea squirt (ほや, Hoya), often referred to as the "pineapple of the sea" due to its unique appearance, is a seafood r...
Osaka
Ikayaki

Ikayaki

Ikayaki (イカ焼き, Ikayaki) from Osaka isn’t a simple grilled squid, but rather one of the city’s favorite flour-base...
Hiroshima
Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe (かきの土手鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish from Hiroshima that becomes an irresistible craving on co...
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...
Ishikawa
Ebisu (Berobero)

Ebisu (Berobero)

"Ebisu (えびす, Ebisu)" is a traditional dish made with eggs set in agar jelly, commonly enjoyed during festivals and...
Aomori
Yosare Hot Pot

Yosare Hot Pot

Yosare Hot Pot (よされ鍋, Yosare nabe) is a beloved traditional dish from Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture, combini...
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...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
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...
Ehime
Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten (えび天, Ebi Ten) is a beloved traditional dish from the Toyo region of Ehime Prefecture, stretching from Nii...
Fukushima
Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot (あんこう鍋, Ankō nabe) is a signature winter dish from Fukushima Prefecture, made with the various part...
Hyogo
Himeji Oden

Himeji Oden

Himeji Oden (姫路おでん, Himeji oden) is a unique way of enjoying oden, a popular Japanese simmered dish, with ginger...
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...
Fukui
Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

Mackerel Heshi-ko Pickle

Heshi-ko is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, made by pickling salted mackerel in rice b...
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 ...
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
Masu no Sushi

Masu no Sushi

Masu no Sushi (ますのすし, masu sushi) is a regional specialty of Toyama Prefecture, widely recognized as a popular e...
Okayama
Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon (津山ホルモンうどん, Tsuyama Horumon Udon) is a beloved local dish packed with fresh mixed offal...
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...
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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