Regional cuisine of Wakayama region
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...
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...
Mehari Sushi
Mehari Sushi (めはり寿司) is a traditional dish from the Kumano region, which spans across Wakayama and Mie Prefectures, as well as the Yoshino region in Nar...
Kue Hot Pot
Kue Hot Pot (クエ鍋, Kue nabe) features the prized Kue fish, a rare and luxurious seafood cultivated in Wakayama Prefecture. Known for its delicate flavor, g...
Wakayama Ramen
Wakayama Ramen (和歌山ラーメン, Wakayama ramen) has become one of the signature tastes of Wakayama Prefecture, often referred to locally as "chūka soba" (Chi...
Wakayama Arita mandarin oranges
The winter fruit “mandarin orange” represents Japan. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Wakayama Prefectu...
Mackerel nare sushi
Nare-zushi, a local sushi representative of Wakayama, is fermented sushi made without using vinegar. It has a unique aroma like deep-pickled nukazuke, but it...
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