Regional cuisine of Koushinetsu/Hokuriku region

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Niigata
Poppo Yaki
Niigata Local cuisine

Poppo Yaki

Poppo Yaki (ぽっぽ焼き, Poppo yaki) is a beloved and nostalgic treat known by everyone in the Kaetsu region of Niigata Prefecture. This delightful snack f...

Niigata
Mokuzugani Crab
Niigata Seafood

Mokuzugani Crab

Mokuzugani Crab (モクズガニ, Mokuzugani) thrives in the pristine streams of the Chūetsu region in Niigata Prefecture, an area surrounded by beautiful natural...

Niigata
Hama-Yaki
Niigata Seafood

Hama-Yaki

Hama-Yaki (浜焼き, Hama-yaki) is a traditional cooking method from Niigata, where freshly caught fish from local fishing ports are skewered on bamboo sticks ...

Niigata
Noppei-Jiru Soup
Niigata Local cuisine

Noppei-Jiru Soup

Noppei-Jiru Soup (のっぺい汁, Noppei-jiru) is a classic simmered dish made with root vegetables, chicken, konjac, and other ingredients, with a thick texture...

Niigata
Saba Sandwich
Niigata Local cuisine

Saba Sandwich

The Saba Sandwich (サバサンド, Saba Sand) is a beloved local specialty of Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture. This culinary delight is a reimagining of a...

Niigata
Kurumafu
Niigata Local cuisine

Kurumafu

Kurumafu (車麩, Kurumafu), a traditional comfort food from Niigata, has been loved as a "taste of home" for generations. Made from wheat flour and free from ...

Niigata
Tai Chazuke
Niigata Seafood

Tai Chazuke

Tai Chazuke (鯛茶漬け, Tai chazuke) is a delightful local rice bowl dish from Kashiwazaki, a region renowned for its premium sea bream from the Sea of Japan....

Niigata
Hegi Soba
Niigata Soba & Udon

Hegi Soba

Hegi Soba (へぎそば, Hegi soba) is a cherished traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture, particularly beloved in the Uonuma region. This unique soba features...

Niigata
Imo Mochi
Niigata Tenpura

Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi (いももち, Imo mochi) is a traditional dish from Sado Island, originally created as a substitute for rice, which was scarce in the area. Today, it ...

Nagano
Sanzoku-yaki
Nagano Tenpura

Sanzoku-yaki

Sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き, Sanzoku-yaki) is a beloved soul food of the people of Nagano, particularly in the Chushin region encompassing Shiojiri and Matsumoto....

Nagano
Oyaki
Nagano Local cuisine

Oyaki

Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough from wheat or buckwheat flour mixed with w...

Nagano
Shinshu Salmon
Nagano Sushi

Shinshu Salmon

Shinshu Salmon (信州サーモン, Shinshu saamon) is a unique breed created by crossbreeding rainbow trout and brown trout, combining the best traits of both spe...

Nagano
Shinshu Soba
Nagano Soba & Udon

Shinshu Soba

Shinshu, located in Nagano Prefecture, is said to be the birthplace of “soba kiri,” the origins of modern soba noodles. Nagano's large temperature differe...

Nagano
Koshiabura
Nagano Tenpura

Koshiabura

Koshiabura (こしあぶら) is a type of wild edible plant harvested in early spring for its tender sprouts, known for their distinctive aroma. Highly nutritious...

Nagano
Koi Koku
Nagano Local cuisine

Koi Koku

Koi Koku (鯉こく, Koi koku) is a traditional dish from Nagano Prefecture, especially popular in the Saku region, known for its thriving koi (carp) farming. ...

Nagano
Nametake
Nagano Local cuisine

Nametake

Nametake (なめ茸) is a delightful mushroom dish from Nagano, a region famed for its exceptional mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms, the primary ingredient for Nameta...