Regional cuisine of Shimane region

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Shimane
Shijimi Tsukudani (Seasoned Freshwater Clams)
Shimane Local cuisine

Shijimi Tsukudani (Seasoned Freshwater Clams)

Lake Shinji, a brackish-water lake, provides the ideal environment for raising shijimi clams. It boasts the highest shijimi harvest in Japan, and its "Shinji...

Shimane
Izumo Zenzai
Shimane Local cuisine

Izumo Zenzai

Izumo Zenzai (出雲ぜんざい) is said to originate from Izumo, a sacred place where, according to legend, all the gods of Japan gather during the 10th month of...

Shimane
Maitake Mushroom Rice
Shimane Don dish

Maitake Mushroom Rice

Maitake Mushroom Rice (舞茸ごはん, Maitake gohan) is a comforting rice dish made by cooking locally grown Maitake mushrooms from Iinan Town along with carrot...

Shimane
Grilled Mackerel of Unnan
Shimane Seafood

Grilled Mackerel of Unnan

Grilled Mackerel of Unnan (雲南の焼きサバ, Unnan no Yaki Saba) is a beloved local dish from Unnan City in Shimane Prefecture. Remarkably, this inland area ha...

Shimane
Shijimi Miso Soup
Shimane Seafood

Shijimi Miso Soup

Shijimi Miso Soup (しじみ汁, Shijimi jiru) is a classic dish made with shijimi clams, one of the famous "Seven Delicacies of Lake Shinji." This nourishing so...

Shimane
Ago Noyaki
Shimane Soba & Udon

Ago Noyaki

Ago Noyaki (あご野焼き, Ago Noyaki) derives its name "Noyaki" from the practice of grilling it outdoors in the old days to avoid smoke and heat. The name is ...

Shimane
Izumo Soba
Shimane Soba & Udon

Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba (出雲そば, Izumo soba) is a cherished culinary tradition of the Izumo region, easily recognizable by its distinct dark appearance compared to typi...

Shimane
Imoni
Shimane Local cuisine

Imoni

In Tsuwano, as autumn approaches, you’ll often hear locals say, "It’s the season for Imoni." Imoni is a delightful stew made primarily with roasted sea bream...