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Wakayama
Wakayama Arida Mikan
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Goma Tofu
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Kanzanji Miso
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Yakimochi
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Sasamaki Anpu
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Suzume Sushi
Wakayama Sushi

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...

Wakayama
Wasabi Sushi
Wakayama Sushi

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...

Wakayama
Sanma Sushi
Wakayama Sushi

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...

Wakayama
Ise Lobster
Wakayama Seafood

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...

Wakayama
Maguro Dishes
Wakayama Seafood

Maguro Dishes

Katsuura Fishing Port (勝浦漁港, Katsuura gyoko) in Wakayama Prefecture is renowned as one of Japan’s top bases for tuna longline fishing. In Nachikatsuura T...

Nara
Shikishiki

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...

Kyoto
Simmered Black Soybeans

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...

Kyoto
Kamo Eggplant Dengaku

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...

Kyoto
Natto Mochi

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,...

Wakayama
Mikan Mochi
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...

Wakayama
Uzumi Zen
Wakayama Local cuisine

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...