Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
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Green Papaya
Green Papaya (青パパイヤ, Aopapaiya) is the unripe fruit of the papaya plant, commonly enjoyed in Okinawa and Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its vibrant gr...
Coconut Crab
The Coconut Crab (ヤシガニ, Yashigani) is one of the largest land-dwelling hermit crabs in the world and can be found in select areas of Okinawa, particularl...
Okinawan Zenzai
Okinawan Zenzai (沖縄ぜんざい, Okinawa zenzai) is a delightful dessert made by chilling sweetened kidney beans, cooked with brown sugar, along with their syr...
Sea Grapes Seafood Bowl
Sea grapes (海ぶどう, umi budo) are a beloved specialty of Okinawa, celebrated for their popping texture and subtle ocean aroma. They're sometimes referred t...
Soki Soba
Soki Soba (ソーキそば, Soki soba) is a traditional dish from Okinawa, featuring Okinawa soba noodles topped with sweet and savory braised pork ribs (soki). T...
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar (沖縄もずく酢, Okinawa mozuku-su) is known for its unique texture – slightly crunchy like wakame seaweed but with a silky, slippery s...
Miyako Island Mangoes
Miyako Island (宮古島, Miyakojima) is a subtropical island in Okinawa, located at nearly the same latitude as Miami, Florida. The mangoes grown here soak ...
Tacos
Tacos, originally from Mexico, and Taco Rice, an Okinawan-inspired spin on the dish, are both iconic soul foods of Okinawa. With a crispy tortilla packed ...
Ishigaki Island Pineapple
Ishigaki Island Pineapple (石垣島パイナップル, Ishigaki-jima painappuru) has been cultivated on Ishigaki Island for generations and is a favorite among the l...
Champuru
Champuru (チャンプルー) is one of Okinawa's signature home-cooked dishes. This nutritious stir-fry combines tofu with vegetables, sometimes adding pork or eg...
Kampachi (Amberjack)
Kampachi (かんぱち, Amberjack) from Kagoshima is Japan's top in production volume. It is carefully raised through a consistent system where original feed is ...
Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn)
Kuruma Ebi (車海老, Japanese Tiger Prawn) is a premium specialty of Kagoshima Prefecture, cultivated in the warm and nutrient-rich waters around Kagoshima Ba...
Broad Beans
Broad Beans (そらまめ, Sora mame) from Kagoshima Prefecture are renowned for their exceptional quality, holding the top position in Japan for both cultivatio...
Keihan Chicken Rice
Keihan Chicken Rice (鶏飯, Keihan) is a traditional dish from the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, reminiscent of ochazuke—a comforting rice dish with ...
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