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Kagoshima
Kampachi (Amberjack)
Kagoshima Seafood

Kampachi (Amberjack)

Kampachi (かんぱち, Amberjack) from Kagoshima is Japan's top in production volume. It is carefully raised through a consistent system where original feed is tailored to each gro...

Kagoshima
Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn)
Kagoshima Seafood

Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn)

Kuruma Ebi (車海老, Japanese Tiger Prawn) is a premium specialty of Kagoshima Prefecture, cultivated in the warm and nutrient-rich waters around Kagoshima Bay. Thanks to the dev...

Oita
Jigoku Mushi
Oita Seafood

Jigoku Mushi

Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, Jigoku mushi) is a traditional cooking method dating back to the Edo period, where high-temperature steam from hot springs is used to steam ingredients. ...

Oita
Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen
Oita Seafood

Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen

Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen (豊後別府湾ちりめん) is made from fresh baby sardines, a gift from the natural bounty of Beppu Bay. Hiji Town has long been known for its thriving sh...

Saga
Arakabu (Kasago)
Saga Seafood

Arakabu (Kasago)

Arakabu (アラカブ, also known as Kasago) is a type of fish found in the waters of the Genkai Sea, off the coast of Kyushu. It is a white-fleshed fish with a rich, smooth texture...

Saga
Hiougi Scallops
Saga Seafood

Hiougi Scallops

Hiougi Scallops (ヒオウギ貝) are known for their strikingly colorful shells, which come in vibrant shades of yellow, purple, orange, and red, making them a stunning addition to ...

Saga
Grilled Turbo Shell
Saga Seafood

Grilled Turbo Shell

At Hado Cape in Saga Prefecture, you can find small food stalls offering freshly grilled turbo shells (サザエのつぼ焼き, sazae no tsuboyaki) at very reasonable prices. These ...

Saga
Yobuko Ika Sashimi
Saga Seafood

Yobuko Ika Sashimi

Yobuko Ika Sashimi (呼子いかの活きづくり, Yobuko ika no ikizukuri) is a signature dish of Yobuko Town in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, often enjoyed alongside the famous Yobuko...

Saga
Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)
Saga Seafood

Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)

Kamenote (カメノテ, Gooseneck Barnacles) is a unique seafood delicacy enjoyed in coastal regions like Saga Prefecture. This crustacean gets its name from its peculiar appearance...

Saga
Grilled Barracuda with Salt
Saga Seafood

Grilled Barracuda with Salt

In Karatsu Port, the gateway to the sea in Saga Prefecture, autumn marks the season when fresh, fatty barracuda are brought ashore. Among Karatsu's barracudas, the plump and pa...

Fukuoka
Fan Lobster
Fukuoka Seafood

Fan Lobster

Fan Lobster (ウチワエビ, Uchiwa ebi) is known as a rare delicacy. True to its name, its head fans out like a traditional Japanese hand fan, giving it a distinctive and fascinati...

Fukuoka
Hakata Mentaiko
Fukuoka Seafood

Hakata Mentaiko

Hakata Mentaiko (博多明太子, Hakata mentaiko) is one of Fukuoka's most famous specialties. It is made by fermenting pollock roe with a blend of chili pepper, salt, sesame, and g...

Kochi
Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki)
Kochi Seafood

Seared Bonito (Katsuo no Tataki)

Seared Bonito (鰹のたたき, Katsuo no Tataki) is a signature dish from Kochi Prefecture, known for its exceptional bonito (skipjack tuna). This dish features a perfectly charr...

Kochi
Shimizu Saba
Kochi Seafood

Shimizu Saba

Shimizu Saba (清水サバ, Shimizu saba) refers to Goma Saba, a species of mackerel caught in Tosashimizu. The fishing grounds off Cape Ashizuri are known for their strong curre...

Kochi
Tsugani (Mokuzugani)
Kochi Seafood

Tsugani (Mokuzugani)

Tsugani (Mokuzugani, ツガニ) is a premium ingredient found in the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture, such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River. A close relative of the famou...

Kochi
River Shrimp (Tenaga Ebi)
Kochi Seafood

River Shrimp (Tenaga Ebi)

River shrimp (川エビ, Tenaga Ebi) are a treasured gift from the pristine rivers of Kochi Prefecture. Harvested from rivers such as the Shimanto River and Niyodo River from sprin...