Regional cuisine of Shimane region
Akazen
The paste “Akaten,” which is the soul food of Hamada City and became a specialty representing Shimane Prefecture, was developed during the post-war food shor...
Shimane Wagyu
“Shimane Wagyu” is Japanese black beef fattened in Shimane prefecture, and is characterized by fine marbled meat and rich flavor. They have a gentle personal...
Imoni
In Tsuwano, in autumn, the word “hey is the season of imoni” dances around the town. The ingredients for imoni are mainly made from small bream and taro. Tar...
Izumo Zenzai
Because it is said to be the birthplace of zenzai, Izumo, where Izumo Taisha Shrine is located, is a place where eight million deities gather across the coun...
Izumo soba
Izumo soba is a food culture representative of the Izumo region. One of the features is that it looks dark compared to common soba. Normally, when making bu...
kakura-zushi
“Kakuzushi” is a traditional local dish from Ota City in Shimane Prefecture, and is especially enjoyed during festivals. It is made by using a small wooden f...
Shijimi Tsukudani
Because Lake Shinji is a brackish lake, it is suitable for growing shijimi. It is Japan's largest freshwater catch, and Lake Shinjiko Shijimi has become a fa...
Maitake Gohan
Maitake rice is a rice cooked with vegetables such as Maitake and carrots, a specialty of Iinan Town. Aromatic and crunchy Maitake mushroom is rich in nutri...
Kashiwa mochi
It is made throughout Shimane prefecture during the Tango Festival, and is popular as a snack for children. It is called “kashiwa mochi,” but since kashiwa l...
Bukudan Onigiri
Oki Island is an archipelago in the northeast of Shimane Prefecture and consists of four main islands and more than 180 small islands. The island of Oki is s...
Grilled mackerel in Yunnan
Kisuki Town in Unnan has long been said to be the limit of fish from the Sea of Japan to reach raw. Here, “grilled mackerel” is a specialty of the whole mack...
Sumoji
Shimane Prefecture boasts the nation's top annual catch of mackerel. Delicious mackerel with fat is taken by the cold rough waves of the Sea of Japan. “Sumoj...