Regional cuisine of Chiba region
Chiba Soft Serve Ice Cream
Did you know that the origin of soft serve ice cream traces back to China, with a history spanning 4,000 years? You might not immediately associate soft serv...
Chiba Seafood Bowl
Chiba Prefecture is a fantastic place where you can enjoy both the bounty of the sea and the mountains, all conveniently close to Tokyo. The Chiba Seafood Bo...
Takeoka-Style Ramen
Takeoka-Style Ramen (竹岡式ラーメン, Takeoka-shiki ramen) originates from Takeoka in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture. This ramen stands out for its unique p...
Katsuura Tantanmen
Katsuura Tantanmen (勝浦タンタンメン, Katsuura tantanmen) is known for its spicy kick — but it’s incredibly tasty too. Originally enjoyed by fishermen and...
Nameko Rice Bowl
Nameko Rice Bowl (なめろう丼, Namerou-don) may have a peculiar name, but one popular theory suggests it comes from how irresistibly good it is—so much so tha...
Chiba Peanuts
Chiba Peanuts (千葉落花生, Chiba rakkasei) are a proud specialty of Chiba Prefecture, particularly produced in Sanmu City. The area's soil, rich in volcanic ...
White Gyoza
White Gyoza (ホワイト餃子, Howaito Gyoza) originated from a specialty shop in Noda City, Chiba Prefecture. The founder learned the recipe from Mr. Bai, a Chi...
Sen (formerly “Tori Komachi”)
Sen (千, Sen), located in Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture, is a highly satisfying spot known for its wide variety and top-quality skewered grilled dishes. The...
Salted bamboo shoot tempura
“Salted bamboo shoot tempura” is a simple dish made by washing off the salt from salted bamboo shoots, seasoning them, and then making tempura. The bamboo sh...
Yangome
“Yangome” is a heartwarming local dish handed down in the Boso Peninsula region in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture. This dish, made by cooking savory r...
Sexology
“Sexogaku mochi” is a local dish handed down in the Katori/Kaiso area of Chiba prefecture, and is a special mochi invented by farmer leader Ohara Yugaku (Oha...
Whale
Whale sauce is a local dish of Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, where whale meat is pickled in sauce and dried. It looks black like charcoal or seaweed, and loo...
Barappa Manju
Barappa Manju is made from ancient times in the Hokuso region of Chiba Prefecture, and is eaten on summer festivals and on the day of Hare. By the end of whe...
