Regional cuisine of Wakayama region
Jabara Citrus
Jabara Citrus (じゃばら, Jabara) is a rare and unique citrus fruit that was once found growing wild on a single tree in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture...
Pickled Plums (Umeboshi)
Pickled Plums (梅干, Umeboshi) are one of Wakayama Prefecture’s most famed local specialties. Wakayama leads Japan in both the cultivation area (5,620 hectar...
Ribbonfish
Wakayama Prefecture is one of Japan's top producers of ribbonfish (太刀魚, Tachiuo), with its waters in the Kii Channel providing an ideal fishing ground. In...
Saba no Narezushi (Fermented Mackerel Sushi)
Saba no Narezushi (サバのなれ寿司, fermented mackerel sushi) is a signature dish of Wakayama and a unique type of fermented sushi made without vinegar. It ha...
Wakayama Arida Mikan
Mikan (Japanese mandarin orange) is one of Japan's signature winter fruits. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fish...
Goma Tofu
Goma Tofu (ごま豆腐, sesame tofu) is a staple of shojin ryori, traditional Buddhist vegetarian cuisine, originating over 1,200 years ago at Mount Koya in Koy...
Kanzanji Miso
Kanzanji Miso (金山寺味噌, Kanzanji miso) is a mild and flavorful type of edible miso produced in Wakayama Prefecture. It is made by fermenting and aging a m...
Yakimochi
Yakimochi (やきもち, roasted rice cake) is a specialty of Mount Koya, with its origins tied to the legendary "Jokishiya." It is said that during the foundati...
Sasamaki Anpu
Sasamaki Anpu (笹巻あんぷ) is a traditional sweet deeply tied to the history of Kōyasan. Its roots date back to the Yamato period, when monks are said to hav...
Suzume Sushi
“Kodai Suzume Sushi (雀寿司)” is a traditional sushi from Wakayama Prefecture and one of its most iconic local delicacies. This sushi features small seabr...
Wasabi Sushi
Wasabi Sushi (わさび寿司) is a traditional dish from the Shimizu region, featuring sushi wrapped in fresh wasabi leaves cultivated in the pristine streams of...
Sanma Sushi
Sanma Sushi (さんまずし, Sanma sushi) is a beloved traditional sushi that has been prepared in households for festivals and New Year celebrations for generat...
Ise Lobster
The intricate currents of the rias coastline in the Kinan region foster a rich variety of seafood, and among the most prized delicacies is Ise lobster (伊勢...
