Japanese Cuisine - Local cuisine
Hinona Pickles
Hinona Pickles (日野菜漬け, Hinona-zuke) have a long history dating back to the Muromachi period, when Sadahide Gamo, the lord of Otowa Castle, discovered the Hinona vegetable d...
Hashirii Mochi
Oiwake, once a bustling gateway to Kyoto on the Tokaido road, was filled with travelers and lined with charming tea houses. Hashirii Mochi (走り井餅, Hashirii mochi) originat...
Bamboo Chikuwa
One of the beloved soul foods of Tokushima Prefecture is "Bamboo Chikuwa" (竹ちくわ, Take chikuwa). What sets it apart from regular chikuwa? It’s sold with the bamboo still i...
Awa Wasanbon Sugar
Awa Wasanbon Sugar (阿波和三盆糖, Awa wasanbon tō) is a rare, traditional Japanese sugar made from a native sugarcane variety called "Taketo" (also known as Hosogoma), which is ...
Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets)
Kanazawa, a historic castle town, is celebrated as one of Japan’s top three regions for wagashi (和菓子, traditional Japanese sweets). Strolling through the city, you’ll encount...
Tochi Mochi
Tochi Mochi (栃もち, Tochi mochi) is a traditional delicacy from the Hakusan foothills, distinguished by its slightly brownish color and tiny dark specks. Historically, it origi...
Goshiki Manju
Goshiki Manju (五色饅頭, Goshiki manju) is a beloved specialty of Kanazawa and consists of five types of traditional Japanese confections bundled together. Its origin dates b...
Mikka no Dango-jiru Soup
In Toyama Prefecture, known for its rice production, mochi dishes and sweets are deeply intertwined with ceremonies and major life milestones. "Mikka no Dango-jiru Soup" (三...
Kagami Countryside Curry
Kagami Countryside Curry (かがみの田舎カレー) is a delightful local specialty featuring large pieces of chicken, potatoes, konjac, and other locally-sourced ingredients. It’s to...
Meiji Gobo Burger
The Meiji Gobo Burger is a unique creation made with an abundant use of "Meiji Gobo," a specialty of Ibara City. This burger stands out for its satisfyingly crisp texture and th...
Shinjō Himekko Zoni
Shinjō Himekko Zoni (新庄ひめっ子雑煮) is a soy sauce-based zoni soup, made with premium-quality "Hime no Mochi" rice cakes produced from certified high-grade rice grown in Shin...
Bizen Curry
Bizen Curry (備前カレー) is a delightful dish from Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture, made with an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and seafood. What makes i...
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