Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

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Ishikawa
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)
Ishikawa Nabe dish

Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (鴨鍋, Duck Hot Pot) is a traditional dish that showcases the exceptional taste of wild duck, a specialty of Ishikawa Prefecture, which has long be...

Ishikawa
Kobako Crab
Ishikawa Seafood

Kobako Crab

Kobako Crab (香箱ガニ, kobako gani) refers to female snow crabs harvested in Ishikawa Prefecture. These crabs are about half the size of the male snow crab, ...

Ishikawa
Kano Crab
Ishikawa Seafood

Kano Crab

Kano Crab (加能ガニ, Kano gani) is raised in the nutrient-rich waters of the Sea of Japan. Its meat is naturally sweet and packed even into the claw sections...

Ishikawa
Shio Yakisoba
Ishikawa Soba & Udon

Shio Yakisoba

Shio Yakisoba (塩焼きそば, Shio yakisoba) was created around 60 years ago by the owner of a Chinese restaurant who, inspired by Chinese stir-fried noodles kn...

Ishikawa
Noto Kanburi (Winter Yellowtail)
Ishikawa Seafood

Noto Kanburi (Winter Yellowtail)

Noto Kanburi (のと寒ぶり, Winter Yellowtail) is a prized catch from Ishikawa Prefecture's winter season. This migratory fish begins its journey northward aro...

Ishikawa
Nodoguro
Ishikawa Seafood

Nodoguro

Nodoguro (ノドグロ, Nodoguro), a fish that inhabits waters 100–200 meters deep, is a prized specialty of Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture. Known as the "...

Ishikawa
Jibu-ni
Ishikawa Nabe dish

Jibu-ni

Jibu-ni (治部煮) is a traditional dish from Japan’s Kaga region, made by simmering slices of duck or chicken coated in flour with seasonal vegetables in a fl...

Ishikawa
Kabura-zushi
Ishikawa Sushi

Kabura-zushi

Kabura-zushi (かぶらずし, Kabura zushi) is a traditional fermented delicacy from Ishikawa Prefecture made by sandwiching salted turnips with salted yellowtai...

Toyama
Mikka no Dango-jiru Soup
Toyama Local cuisine

Mikka no Dango-jiru Soup

In Toyama Prefecture, known for its rice production, mochi dishes and sweets are deeply intertwined with ceremonies and major life milestones. "Mikka no D...

Niigata
Sanjo Curry Ramen
Niigata Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen

Sanjo Curry Ramen (三条カレーラーメン, Sanjo karee ramen) boasts a history spanning over 70 years, and today, more than 70 restaurants in Sanjo City serve th...

Niigata
Sasa Dango
Niigata Local cuisine

Sasa Dango

Sasa Dango (笹団子, Sasa dango) is a traditional wagashi—Japanese sweet—originating from Niigata Prefecture. It features a yomogi (mugwort) rice cake filled ...

Niigata
Sasa Sushi
Niigata Sushi

Sasa Sushi

Sasa Sushi (笹寿司, Sasa zushi) is a type of sushi from the Hokushinetsu region, featuring vinegared rice and toppings wrapped in the leaves of the Kumazasa ...

Niigata
Kensan Yaki
Niigata Bento & Onigiri

Kensan Yaki

Kensan Yaki (けんさん焼き, Kensan yaki) is a grilled rice ball with a unique twist. The rice is shaped into a flattened disc with an indent in the center, th...

Fukui
Heshiko
Fukui Seafood

Heshiko

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by removing the innards of fish, salting them, a...

Fukui
Whole Grilled Mackerel
Fukui Seafood

Whole Grilled Mackerel

Whole Grilled Mackerel (丸焼き鯖, Maru-yaki Saba) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region of Fukui Prefecture, an area known for its rich culinary histo...

Fukui
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (里芋のころ煮, Simmered Taro) is a staple vegetarian dish traditionally served during Houonkou, the largest annual event in Jodo Shinshu Bu...