Local cuisine - Japanese Regional Cuisine

Shiga

Shiga 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...

Shiga

Shiga Local cuisine

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...

Tokushima

Tokushima Local cuisine

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...

Tokushima

Tokushima Local cuisine

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 ...

Ishikawa

Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Ishikawa

Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Ishikawa

Ishikawa Local cuisine

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...

Toyama

Toyama Local cuisine

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...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

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...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

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...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

Nikogori

Nikogori (煮こごり) is a traditional dish from Tsuyama, made by simmering beef tendon, Achilles tendon, and oxtail over low heat until they turn into a savory broth, which is th...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

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...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

Yubeshi

Yubeshi (ゆべし) is a traditional mochi-based confection made with the aromatic yuzu citrus from the local area. Originating in the Edo period, it is said that the ancestors of ...

Okayama

Okayama Local cuisine

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...