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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
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Kochi
Kirazu Mochi

Kirazu Mochi

Kirazu Mochi (きらずもち, Kirazu mochi) is a traditional Japanese confection made from okara, a byproduct of tofu pro...
Iwate
Morioka Reimen

Morioka Reimen

Morioka Reimen (盛岡冷麺, Morioka reimen) is a chilled noodle dish originating from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture,...
Okayama
Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen (笠岡ラーメン, Kasaoka ramen) is a famous local ramen that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefectu...
Hokkaido
Pork Bowl

Pork Bowl

Pork Bowl (豚丼, Butadon) has its roots in Obihiro City, located in the Tokachi region, which began raising pigs in t...
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...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
Mie
Anori Fugu

Anori Fugu

Anori Fugu (あのりふぐ, Anori fugu) is a premium ingredient that represents the town of Ago in Shima City, Mie Prefec...
Yamaguchi
Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture...
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...
Shimane
Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice (舞茸ごはん, Maitake gohan) is a comforting rice dish made by cooking locally grown Maitake mus...
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...
Aomori
Hachinohe Grilled Mackerel Skewers

Hachinohe Grilled Mackerel Skewers

Hachinohe City, located in the northernmost region where mackerel are caught in Japan, is famous for its premium-qual...
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...
Osaka
Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe (ハリハリ鍋, Hari hari nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna greens, ori...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Aichi
Akakara Hot Pot

Akakara Hot Pot

Akakara Hot Pot (赤から鍋, Akakara nabe) is a beloved specialty from Nagoya. It features a flavorful broth made with ...

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Tokyo
Akakara Hot Pot

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
Akakara Hot Pot

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
Akakara Hot Pot

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
Akakara Hot Pot

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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