Regional cuisine of Chugoku/Shikoku region
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Steamed Sushi
Steamed Sushi (蒸し寿司, Mushizushi) is a beloved specialty of Matsue, made by steaming sushi rice topped with various ingredients to create a comforting, wa...
Genji Maki
Genji Maki (源氏巻, Genji maki) is a traditional Japanese confectionery made by rolling smooth red bean paste in a 1.5cm-thick wheat flour dough. It was crea...
Anglerfish Hotpot
Hamada City in Shimane Prefecture is renowned as Japan's second-largest producer of anglerfish. This fish’s tender white meat is highly nutritious, and its e...
Uzume-Meshi
Uzume-Meshi (うずめ飯, uzume-meshi) is a traditional dish from the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture, characterized by its unique presentation where the top...
Botebote Tea
Botebote Tea (ぼてぼて茶, Botebote cha) is a traditional light meal from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture. It involves frothing bancha tea with a bamboo whi...
Akaten
Akaten (赤天, Akaten) is a soul food of Hamada City and one of Shimane Prefecture's iconic specialties, originally developed during the post-war era of food ...
Shimane Wagyu
Shimane Wagyu (しまね和牛, Shimane wagyu) is a premium Japanese Black cattle raised in Shimane Prefecture, renowned for its finely marbled meat and rich, sav...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
