Sushi - Japanese Regional Cuisine

Ishikawa

Ishikawa Sushi

Kabura-zushi

Kabura-zushi (かぶらずし, Kabura zushi) is a traditional fermented delicacy from Ishikawa Prefecture made by sandwiching salted turnips with salted yellowtail, then fermenting t...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Saba no Narezushi (Fermented Mackerel Sushi)

Saba no Narezushi (サバのなれ寿司, fermented mackerel sushi) is a signature dish of Wakayama and a unique type of fermented sushi made without vinegar. It has a distinctive arom...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Suzume Sushi

“Kodai Suzume Sushi (雀寿司)” is a traditional sushi from Wakayama Prefecture and one of its most iconic local delicacies. This sushi features small seabream (kodai, also cal...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Wasabi Sushi

Wasabi Sushi (わさび寿司) is a traditional dish from the Shimizu region, featuring sushi wrapped in fresh wasabi leaves cultivated in the pristine streams of the Arita River. ...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Sanma Sushi

Sanma Sushi (さんまずし, Sanma sushi) is a beloved traditional sushi that has been prepared in households for festivals and New Year celebrations for generations. Originating as...

Miyazaki

Miyazaki Sushi

Lettuce Roll

The Lettuce Roll (レタス巻き, Retasu maki) originated in 1966 at the renowned sushi restaurant "Ippei" in Miyazaki City. It was created by the founder, Shoji Muraoka, as a speci...

Kagoshima

Kagoshima Sushi

Sake Zushi

Sake Zushi (酒ずし, Sake zushi) is said to have originated during the Edo period when Shimazu Yoshihiro, the feudal lord of the time, hosted a cherry blossom party. After the fe...

Saga

Saga Sushi

Suko Sushi

Suko Sushi (須古寿司, Suko zushi) is a traditional box-style sushi from Suko, located in Shiroishi Town, Kishima District, Saga Prefecture. It features a base of vinegared ri...

Oita

Oita Sushi

Hitan Sushi

Hitan Sushi (ひたん寿し, Hitansushi) is a unique type of sushi made using local vegetables, pickles, and river fish from Hita. At the heart of this sushi is the original "Taka...

Oita

Oita Sushi

Yukinko Sushi

Yukinko Sushi (雪ん子寿し) offers a delightful combination of textures and flavors unique to Oita Prefecture. The crisp radish pairs beautifully with the tender, thick slices...

Oita

Oita Sushi

Saiki Sushi

Saiki Sushi (佐伯寿司, Saiki sushi) is a true testament to the natural bounty of the Bungo Channel, a renowned fishing area shaped by its intricate ria coastline. Here, warm Kur...

Niigata

Niigata Sushi

Sasa Sushi

Sasa Sushi (笹寿司, Sasa zushi) is a type of sushi from the Hokushinetsu region, featuring vinegared rice and toppings wrapped in the leaves of the Kumazasa bamboo. In Niigat...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Hatagonbo Sushi

Hatagonbo Sushi (はたごんぼずし, Hatagonbo sushi) features "Hatagonbo," a special variety of burdock grown in the Nishihata area of Hashimoto City, located on the slopes of Moun...

Wakayama

Wakayama Sushi

Kokera Sushi

Kokera Sushi (こけら寿司, Kokera sushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made by layering vinegared rice with toppings such as flaked grilled fish, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, an...