Regional cuisine of Kyushu/Okinawa region
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Ryombo Mochi
Ryombo Mochi (両棒餅) is a traditional sweet from Kagoshima made from rice flour dumplings skewered on two sticks and generously coated with a thick, sweet s...
Yose Tofu
Yose Tofu (寄せ豆腐, Yose tofu) is a unique variation of tofu made during the "yose" stage of the tofu-making process, where the tofu hasn't completely solid...
Seared Bonito
Makurazaki City, located at the southernmost tip of the Satsuma Peninsula, is a town blessed with abundant natural beauty. Nutrient-rich waters flow from the...
Umi no Sakura Kan Marinated Bowl
The Umi no Sakura Kan Marinated Bowl (海の桜勘漬け丼) features the premium kanpachi (amberjack) brand “Umi no Sakura Kan” from Tarumizu, carefully marinated ...
Kajiki Manju
Kajiki Manju (加治木まんじゅう, Kajiki manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet with a history dating back 400 years. It is said to have originated in 1606 whe...
Ontamaran Don
Ontamaran Don (温たまらん丼, Ontamaran don) gets its name from a phrase meaning "too delicious to resist," inspired by the delicious onsen eggs from Ibusuki'...
Yellow Polar Bear
The "Yellow Polar Bear" is a tropical twist on Kagoshima's famous shaved ice dessert, "Shirokuma" (白熊). This summery treat features a towering 20-cm tal...
Rakkyo (Pickled Shallot)
Kagoshima Prefecture is one of Japan's leading producers of rakkyo (pickled shallots), accounting for nearly 30% of the national production. Among its region...
Mango Sweets
Mango Sweets feature mangoes from Kagoshima Prefecture that are left to fully ripen on the tree until they naturally fall. This process results in “perfectly...
Tuna Ramen
Tuna Ramen (まぐろラーメン, Maguro Ramen) was created as a way to promote the town of Kushikino, a port city that once thrived as a hub for distant-water fis...
Bokke Nabe
In Kagoshima Prefecture, the word "bokke" means "bold" or "hearty," evoking images of historical figures like Saigo Takamori. Kirishima, famously known as th...
Tonkotsu
Tonkotsu (とんこつ) is a traditional dish made by grilling pork ribs, then sautéing them with sweet potato shochu before simmering them with vegetables like ...
Keshen Dango
Keshen Dango (けせん団子, Keshen Dango) is a smooth-textured Japanese sweet with a gentle sweetness of red bean paste and a unique, fragrant aroma from cinna...
Kibinago Sashimi
Kibinago Sashimi (きびなごの刺身) features small silver-striped fish measuring around 10cm, and it holds a special place on Kagoshima’s dining tables. This d...
Katsuo Dishes
Katsuo dishes (かつお料理, Katsuo ryouri) from Makurazaki carry over 350 years of fishing tradition and pride. Makurazaki has been Japan’s top producer of ka...
Karatsu Q-Saba
Karatsu Q-Saba (唐津Qサバ, Karatsu Q-Saba) is a farm-raised mackerel developed through a joint research initiative between Kyushu University and Karatsu City...
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