Regional cuisine of Tokai region

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Gifu
Hoba Miso

Hoba Miso

In the Hida region, dried magnolia leaves that fall in autumn have long been collected and used as cooking tools. The magnolia tree is a large deciduous t...

Shizuoka
Iwata Omoro Curry
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Iwata Omoro Curry

In the Enshu region, pork trotters have long been known as "Omoro". The origin of the term is uncertain, but it’s believed to derive from the Ryukyuan word "...

Shizuoka
Fujieda Morning Ramen
Shizuoka Ramen

Fujieda Morning Ramen

“Morning Ramen” is a unique food culture born in Fujieda, Shizuoka. Known as one of the leading tea-producing regions in Japan, Fujieda has a long history of...

Mie
Oishiyaki

Oishiyaki

Oishiyaki (大石焼, Oishiyaki) is a traditional senbei rice cracker made by kneading ingredients with hot spring water and baking it to a firm texture. Its si...

Mie
Henba Mochi

Henba Mochi

Henba Mochi (へんば餅) is a rice cake delicacy crafted and sold by the long-established Japanese confectionery store Henbaya Shoten in Ise City, Mie Prefectu...

Mie
Taiko Shusse Mochi

Taiko Shusse Mochi

Taiko Shusse Mochi (太閤出世餅) is a classic Japanese sweet featuring smooth, subtly sweet red bean paste carefully wrapped in freshly pounded mochi and gent...

Mie
Abalone
Mie Seafood

Abalone

The region of Ise-Shima, often called the “Kingdom of Abalone,” is home to one of Japan’s finest fishing grounds. Its rugged ria coastline, particularly arou...

Mie
Sawa Mochi

Sawa Mochi

Sawa Mochi (さわ餅, Sawa mochi) is a specialty confection from the Ise-Shima region in Mie Prefecture. This simple yet delightful treat is made by cutting...

Mie
Kamiyo Mochi

Kamiyo Mochi

Kamiyo Mochi (神代餅, Kamiyo mochi) is a delightful bite-sized mochi made with natural yomogi (Japanese mugwort) and filled with mildly sweet chunky red bean...

Mie
Ise Lobster
Mie Seafood

Ise Lobster

Ise Lobster (伊勢えび, Ise ebi) is found abundantly along the Pacific coast south of Chiba Prefecture, with significant catches centered around the Shima Pen...

Mie
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken
Mie Meat dish

Matsusaka Grilled Chicken

When it comes to Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture, the world-famous Matsusaka beef naturally comes to mind. However, “Matsusaka Grilled Chicken” (松阪鶏焼き...

Shizuoka
Mishima Croquette
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Mishima Croquette

Mishima Croquette (三島コロッケ, Mishima korokke) is made using Mishima potatoes (a special variety of May Queen potatoes) cultivated on the western slopes o...

Shizuoka
Abekawa Mochi
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Abekawa Mochi

Abekawa Mochi (安倍川餅, Abekawa mochi) is a traditional delicacy from the Chubu region, particularly around Shizuoka City. It features freshly pounded rice ...

Shizuoka
Tamago Fuwafuwa
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Tamago Fuwafuwa

“Tamago Fuwafuwa” (たまごふわふわ) is a dish mentioned in the Edo-period document “Sendai Shimomuki Nikki.” It was traditionally served as a breakfast dish f...

Shizuoka
Black Hanpen
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Black Hanpen

Black Hanpen (黒はんぺん, Kuro Hanpen) is a unique type of fishcake made by boiling a blend of finely minced fish such as mackerel, horse mackerel, and sardi...

Shizuoka
Mikuriya Soba
Shizuoka Soba & Udon

Mikuriya Soba

Mikuriya Soba (みくりやそば, 御厨そば) is a traditional dish from the Mikuriya region in Gotemba City. This area has a history of cultivating buckwheat an...