Shikishiki
Shikishiki (しきしき, Shikishiki) is a traditional snack beloved in the areas of Katsuragi-Taima and Shinjou in Nara Prefecture. It’s a crepe-like delicacy m...
Simmered Black Soybeans
Simmered Black Soybeans (黒豆煮, Kuromame-ni) is a traditional dish made using black soybeans primarily grown in the Tanba region, including Kyotanba Town an...
Kamo Eggplant Dengaku
Among Kyoto's traditional vegetables, Kamo eggplant (賀茂なす, Kamo nasu) stands out as a favorite. Recognizable by its round shape exceeding 10 cm (4 inches...
Natto Mochi
Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a cherished dish with deep roots in Japan's culinary history. While the exact origin of natto remains a topic of debate,...
Mikan Mochi
Mikan Mochi (みかん餅, Mikan mochi) is a traditional sweet from Wakayama Prefecture, crafted with the renowned Kishu mandarins. This delightful mochi is know...
Uzumi Zen
Uzumi Zen (うずみ膳, Uzumi zen) is a traditional dish from Kozagawa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, deeply rooted in the region’s rich natural environment and h...
Hatagonbo Sushi
Hatagonbo Sushi (はたごんぼずし, Hatagonbo sushi) features "Hatagonbo," a special variety of burdock grown in the Nishihata area of Hashimoto City, located o...
Okai-san / Cha-gayu (Tea Porridge)
In Wakayama Prefecture, "cha-gayu" or tea porridge is lovingly referred to as "okai-san" or "okayu-san." This dish originated in the mountainous "Land of Tre...
Kokera Sushi
Kokera Sushi (こけら寿司, Kokera sushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made by layering vinegared rice with toppings such as flaked grilled fish, shiitake mu...
Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi
Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi are traditional delicacies originating from Kyoto Prefecture, especially in its mountainous regions stretching from th...
Wakayama Whale Cuisine
Wakayama's Taiji Town in Higashimuro District is known as the birthplace of whaling in Japan. Whale meat, due to strict government regulations and limited pe...
Kumano Beef
Kumano Beef (熊野牛, Kumano gyu) traces its origins back to the Heian period when pack oxen were brought from Kyoto to the Kumano region. Over the years, the...
Shirasu Don
Shirasu Don (しらす丼, Shirasu don) is a beloved dish from Yuasa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, a place known for being one of Japan's leading regions in shira...
Plum Udon
Plum Udon (梅うどん, Ume udon) is a local specialty of Wakayama Prefecture, known for its delicate pale pink color, achieved by kneading Kishu-grown plums in...
