Shimane
Kaku-zushi
Shimane Sushi

Kaku-zushi

Kaku-zushi (角ずし, kaku-zushi) is a traditional local dish from Ōda City in Shimane Prefecture, often enjoyed during festivals and special occasions. It is ...

Yamaguchi
Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)
Yamaguchi Nabe dish

Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)

Mikan Nabe (みかん鍋, Mikan Hot Pot) is a unique local dish combining the fresh seafood and the famous mandarin oranges (mikan) of Suo-Oshima, an island that...

Okayama
Shino Udon
Okayama Soba & Udon

Shino Udon

Shino Udon (しのうどん) is said to be the type of udon eaten by the famous Zen monk Ryokan during his training at Entsuji Temple in the late Edo period. It i...

Tokushima
Hamo (Pike Conger)
Tokushima Seafood

Hamo (Pike Conger)

Hamo (ハモ, Pike Conger) is a celebrated specialty of Tokushima Prefecture, boasting one of the highest catch volumes in Japan. Despite its fierce appearan...

Tokushima
Handa Somen
Tokushima Soba & Udon

Handa Somen

Handa Somen (半田そうめん, Handa somen) is a specialty from Tsurugi Town, Handa, a nature-blessed area located in western Tokushima Prefecture. Despite being...

Tokushima
Boze no Sugata Zushi
Tokushima Sushi

Boze no Sugata Zushi

Boze no Sugata Zushi (ボウゼの姿寿司) is a specialty sushi from Tokushima Prefecture. The "boze" refers to a butterfish, known in Tokushima dialect as "ibo-d...

Tokushima
Bamboo Chikuwa
Tokushima Local cuisine

Bamboo Chikuwa

One of the beloved soul foods of Tokushima Prefecture is "Bamboo Chikuwa" (竹ちくわ, Take chikuwa). What sets it apart from regular chikuwa? It’s sold wit...

Tokushima
Awa Wasanbon Sugar
Tokushima Local cuisine

Awa Wasanbon Sugar

Awa Wasanbon Sugar (阿波和三盆糖, Awa wasanbon tō) is a rare, traditional Japanese sugar made from a native sugarcane variety called "Taketo" (also known as ...

Tokushima
Naruto Sea Bream
Tokushima Seafood

Naruto Sea Bream

The Japanese sea bream, often referred to as the "King of Fish," reaches its pinnacle of quality in the swift currents of the Naruto Strait. Famous for its...

Tokushima
Fish Katsu
Tokushima Tenpura

Fish Katsu

Fish Katsu (フィッシュカツ) is a specialty dish from Tokushima made by mixing minced white fish, such as cutlassfish or lizardfish, with curry powder, chili ...

Okayama
Sashimi of Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)
Okayama Seafood

Sashimi of Spanish Mackerel (Sawara)

In southern Okayama Prefecture, sashimi usually means Spanish mackerel sashimi, or "sawara." It’s a highly regarded specialty of the area. Sawara caught in s...

Okayama
Sushi Donburi
Okayama Don dish

Sushi Donburi

Sushi Donburi (すし丼, Sushi donburi) features fresh seafood sourced from the Seto Inland Sea, offering a premium experience distinct from the typical "seafo...

Okayama
Tamano On-Tama Meshi
Okayama Don dish

Tamano On-Tama Meshi

Tamano On-Tama Meshi (たまの温玉めし) is a delightful fried rice dish featuring fluffy eel sourced from the Seto Inland Sea and mixed-grain rice grown in Tam...

Okayama
Dried Beef
Okayama Meat dish

Dried Beef

Dried Beef (干し肉, Hoshiniku) is a traditional food passed down in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Okayama is known as the birthplace of Japan's oldest wa...