Regional cuisine of Tokai region

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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...

Gifu
Kakamigahara Kimchi

Kakamigahara Kimchi

Kakamigahara Kimchi (各務原キムチ, Kakamigahara kimchi) is a specialty dish of Kakamigahara City, notable for its blend of local ingredients like Kakamigahar...

Gifu
Hida Takayama Ramen
Gifu Ramen

Hida Takayama Ramen

Hida Takayama Ramen (飛騨高山ラーメン) is a specialty ramen primarily enjoyed in Takayama, Gifu Prefecture. The soup is a light soy sauce base made with c...

Gifu
Pickled Vegetable Steak

Pickled Vegetable Steak

Pickled Vegetable Steak (漬物ステーキ, Tsukemono steak) is a traditional dish from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. While pickles are typically eaten as-i...

Gifu
Hida Beef
Gifu Meat dish

Hida Beef

Hida Beef (飛騨牛, Hida-gyu) is carefully raised in the lush natural environment of Japan’s Northern Alps region. Its quality owes much to the clear mountain...

Shizuoka
Tsuke Napolitan
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Tsuke Napolitan

Tsuke Napolitan (つけナポリタン, Tsuke Napolitan) is a beloved local delicacy from Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture. This unique dish features a tomato-ba...

Shizuoka
Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)
Shizuoka Seafood

Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Kinmedai (金目鯛, Golden Eye Snapper) is a fish that represents Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It boasts a refined flavor with a delicate sweetness and umami fr...

Shizuoka
Japanese Spider Crab
Shizuoka Seafood

Japanese Spider Crab

The Japanese Spider Crab (タカアシガニ, Takaashigani) is the largest crab in the world, living at depths of 200 to 500 meters in Suruga Bay, and is a special...

Shizuoka
Unaju (Grilled Eel Rice Box)
Shizuoka Don dish

Unaju (Grilled Eel Rice Box)

Shizuoka is renowned as a premier region for eel farming. Its warm climate throughout the year and abundant fresh groundwater make it the ideal environment f...

Shizuoka
Shizuoka Oden
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Shizuoka Oden

One of the most unique features of Shizuoka Oden (静岡おでん, Shizuoka oden) is its jet-black broth and skewered ingredients. The distinct dark color of t...

Shizuoka
Fujinomiya Yakisoba
Shizuoka Soba & Udon

Fujinomiya Yakisoba

When it comes to yakisoba from Shizuoka, Fujinomiya Yakisoba (富士宮やきそば, Fujinomiya yakisoba) stands out as a must-try. Its firm, chewy texture surprise...

Shizuoka
Grilled Rainbow Trout with Salt
Shizuoka Seafood

Grilled Rainbow Trout with Salt

Did you know that Fujinomiya City in Shizuoka Prefecture is Japan's largest producer of rainbow trout? Raised in the pristine spring waters flowing from Moun...