Regional cuisine of Tokai region

Mie
Whole Dried Pacific Saury
Mie Seafood

Whole Dried Pacific Saury

Whole Dried Pacific Saury (さんまの丸干し, Sanma no Maruboshi) is a specialty of Higashikishu in Mie Prefecture. Known as "Sun-Dried Saury," this traditional...

Mie
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki
Mie Meat dish

Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki

Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki (松阪牛 すき焼き) showcases Matsusaka beef, a world-renowned wagyu from Mie Prefecture celebrated for its rich flavor and natural swe...

Mie
Mie Grilled Eel
Mie Don dish

Mie Grilled Eel

Mie Grilled Eel (三重うなぎ, Mie unagi) is a delicacy loved throughout the Kansai region, with the city of Tsu being a hotspot for top-notch eel restaurants....

Mie
Uramura Oysters
Mie Seafood

Uramura Oysters

Uramura Oysters (浦村かき, Uramura kaki) are cultivated in the calm waters of Namaura Bay, located in Uramura Town, Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Nestled nea...

Mie
Iga Beef Steak
Mie Meat dish

Iga Beef Steak

Iga Beef (伊賀牛, Iga gyu) is a prestigious cattle breed raised in the Iga region of Mie Prefecture. Classified as Japanese Black Wagyu, it is also regarded ...

Mie
Matoya Oysters
Mie Seafood

Matoya Oysters

Matoya Oysters (的矢牡蠣, Matoya kaki) are cultivated in Matoya Bay, located in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Thanks to the area's abundant natural resources a...

Mie
Tekone Sushi
Mie Sushi

Tekone Sushi

Tekone Sushi (てこね寿司) is a traditional local dish from the Ise-Shima region, cherished by fishermen and locals for generations. This delicious version...

Mie
Matsusaka Beef
Mie Meat dish

Matsusaka Beef

Matsusaka Beef (松阪牛, Matsusaka-gyu) is a renowned brand of premium wagyu, loved for its exceptional quality. Among Black Wagyu breeds, Matsusaka Beef s...

Mie
Ise Udon

Ise Udon

Ise Udon (伊勢うどん, Ise udon) is a specialty from Ise City in Mie Prefecture, known for its thick, soft, and chewy noodles—almost twice the size of regular...

Gifu
Hoba Sushi
Gifu Sushi

Hoba Sushi

Hoba Sushi (朴葉寿司, Hoba sushi) is a traditional dish from Gifu Prefecture, where sushi rice is wrapped in fragrant magnolia leaves. These leaves are belie...

Gifu
Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi (五平もち, Gohei mochi) is a cherished traditional dish originating from the mountainous areas of Gifu and Nagano Prefectures. Made from sligh...

Gifu
Hida Soba

Hida Soba

Hida Soba (飛騨そば, Hida soba) is a specialty of Hida Takayama in Gifu Prefecture, a region blessed with pristine snowmelt water from the mountains, fresh a...

Gifu
Grilled Salted Ayu
Gifu Seafood

Grilled Salted Ayu

Gifu Prefecture, surrounded by majestic mountains, is blessed with crystal-clear streams, making it one of Japan's top regions for Ayu (鮎, sweetfish). Th...

Gifu
Tomato Rice Bowl
Gifu Don dish

Tomato Rice Bowl

Tomato Rice Bowl (トマト丼, Tomato Don) is a unique local delicacy born in Gero Onsen, a famous hot spring area in Gifu Prefecture, showcasing the creativity...