Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

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Fukui
Momi Wakame

Momi Wakame

Momi Wakame (もみわかめ) is a traditional natural food made from the finest fresh wakame seaweed harvested from the waters near Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture. ...

Fukui
Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu

Fried Tofu (油揚げ, Aburaage) holds a special place in Fukui Prefecture, which boasts the highest consumption of fried tofu in Japan. In Fukui, where Jodo...

Fukui
Hana Rakkyo

Hana Rakkyo

Hana Rakkyo (花らっきょう, Hana rakkyo) from Mikuni's Sanrihama area in Fukui Prefecture is grown along the scenic sand dunes of the Sea of Japan coastline. ...

Fukui
Kumagawa Kudzu

Kumagawa Kudzu

Kumagawa Kudzu (熊川くず, Kumagawa Kuzu) has long been cherished for its exceptional quality, earning high praise even from the Edo-period scholar Rai Sanyo,...

Fukui
Tonchan
Fukui Meat dish

Tonchan

Tonchan (とんちゃん) is a beloved local specialty from Ono City in Fukui Prefecture, featuring mouthwatering grilled organ meats. Dating back to the early Sh...

Fukui
Kachiyama Oyaki

Kachiyama Oyaki

Kachiyama Oyaki (勝ち山おやき, Kachiyama oyaki) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished by the people of Katsuyama. This delightful treat features a mug...

Fukui
Fukui Ume (Fukui Plums)

Fukui Ume (Fukui Plums)

The history of cultivating Fukui ume (福井梅, Fukui plums) dates back centuries, with its origins said to trace back to the early Edo period (1830–1844) in t...

Fukui
Ruby of Echizen

Ruby of Echizen

"Ruby of Echizen" (越のルビー, Koshino Ruby) is a premium brand of medium-sized tomatoes grown exclusively in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The variety known a...

Fukui
Wakasa Beef
Fukui Meat dish

Wakasa Beef

Wakasa Beef (若狭牛, Wakasa gyu) is a top-grade wagyu beef, carefully selected under stringent standards from Japanese Black cattle lovingly raised by dedica...

Fukui
Wakasa Karei
Fukui Seafood

Wakasa Karei

Wakasa Karei (若狭がれい) refers to dried willow flounder fish (Yanagimushi Garei) caught in the nutrient-rich waters of Wakasa Bay. Located where warm an...

Toyama
Firefly Squid Dishes
Toyama Seafood

Firefly Squid Dishes

Firefly squid (ホタルイカ, Hotaru ika) typically dwell in deep waters, but every year around March, they gather along the shores of Toyama Bay to spawn, beco...

Toyama
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso
Toyama Local cuisine

Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso

Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso (ほたるいかの酢味噌和え, Hotaru-ika no Sumiso Ae) is a quintessential spring dish from Toyama Prefecture. Firefly squid ty...

Toyama
White Shrimp Burger
Toyama Local cuisine

White Shrimp Burger

The White Shrimp (白エビ, Shiroebi), a renowned seafood delicacy from Toyama Prefecture, is recognized alongside Firefly Squid and Yellowtail as one of "Toya...

Toyama
Shiroebi Don
Toyama Seafood

Shiroebi Don

Shiroebi Don (白エビ丼, Shiroebi don) is a specialty dish from Toyama, showcasing shiroebi, one of the prized treasures of the sea alongside hotaruika (firef...

Toyama
Saiku Kamaboko
Toyama Local cuisine

Saiku Kamaboko

One of Toyama's standout specialties is "Saiku Kamaboko (細工かまぼこ)", an intricately crafted version of traditional fish paste cakes. These are skillfully...

Toyama
Kamaboko (Fish Cake)
Toyama Local cuisine

Kamaboko (Fish Cake)

Kamaboko (かまぼこ, fish cake) from Toyama Prefecture is widely recognized for its unique "Uzumaki Kamaboko" varieties, characterized by their spiraling shap...