Regional cuisine of Chugoku/Shikoku region
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Iwakuni Lotus Root
Iwakuni Lotus Root (岩国れんこん, Iwakuni renkon) is a celebrated specialty of Iwakuni City, one of the leading lotus root-producing regions in Japan. Iwak...
Iwakuni Sushi
Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture. It earned the nickname "Lord's Sush...
Fugu Chiri Hot Pot
Fugu Chiri Hot Pot (ふぐちり) is a type of traditional Japanese hot pot featuring fugu (pufferfish) as the star ingredient. The term "chiri" refers to hot po...
Sun-dried Round Urume Sardines
Urume Sardines (うるめいわし, urume iwashi) are a type of sardine named for their delicate nature and short lifespan, as well as their moist, glistening eyes...
Moji Port Baked Curry
Moji Port Baked Curry (門司港焼きカレー, Moji-kō yaki kare) has a fascinating origin story. It is said to have been created at a Japanese restaurant called "...
Fugu (Tessa)
In Yamaguchi Prefecture, blowfish is referred to as "fuku," a name imbued with good fortune. Historically, due to the risk of blowfish poisoning, it was nick...
Sea Urchin (Uni)
The islands of Oshima and Mishima, as well as the coastal area of Kitaura near Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, are renowned for their production of red se...
Kawara Soba
Kawara Soba (瓦そば, Kawara soba) is a distinct local dish that originated in Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Th...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
