Regional cuisine of Tokai region

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Gifu
Ayu Sweets

Ayu Sweets

Ayu Sweets (鮎菓子, Ayu gashi) are a beloved specialty of Gifu Prefecture, shaped like the ayu fish that swims in the crystal-clear waters of the Nagara Rive...

Gifu
Chestnut Kinton

Chestnut Kinton

Chestnut Kinton (栗きんとん, Kuri kinton) is a traditional sweet closely tied to the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Made by gently simmering chestnuts with ...

Gifu
Kusamochi

Kusamochi

Kusamochi (草餅, Kusamochi) is a cherished specialty of Kaizu City. This delightful mochi is infused with the natural aroma and flavor of yomogi, a type o...

Gifu
Misogi Dango

Misogi Dango

Misogi Dango (みそぎ団子, Misogi dango) is a traditional confection from Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It consists of a delightful combination of soft rice ...

Gifu
Mizu-Manju

Mizu-Manju

Mizu-Manju (水まんじゅう, mizu-manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that originated in the late Meiji period in Ogaki, a city famed for its rich undergroun...

Gifu
Kei-chan
Gifu Meat dish

Kei-chan

Kei-chan (鶏ちゃん, Kei-chan) is a beloved local dish from the Okumino region of Gifu Prefecture, including Gujo City, Gero City, and southern Takayama City....

Gifu
Mitarashi Dango

Mitarashi Dango

Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) is a beloved snack enjoyed throughout Gifu Prefecture. These skewered rice dumplings are coated in a sweet soy sauce glaze mad...

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...