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Tottori
Tofu Chikuwa
Tottori Local cuisine

Tofu Chikuwa

Tofu Chikuwa (とうふちくわ, Tofu chikuwa) is a unique local delicacy found mainly in the central and eastern regions of Tottori Prefecture. Unlike traditional chikuwa made from ...

Ehime
Fukumen
Ehime Local cuisine

Fukumen

Fukumen (ふくめん, Fukumen) is said to have originated as a ceremonial dish in the Uwajima domain. Its main ingredient, konjac (konnyaku), is made from the konjac yam, a crop th...

Wakayama
Mikan Mochi
Wakayama Local cuisine

Mikan Mochi

Mikan Mochi (みかん餅, Mikan mochi) is a traditional sweet from Wakayama Prefecture, crafted with the renowned Kishu mandarins. This delightful mochi is known for its refreshing...

Wakayama
Uzumi Zen
Wakayama Local cuisine

Uzumi Zen

Uzumi Zen (うずみ膳, Uzumi zen) is a traditional dish from Kozagawa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, deeply rooted in the region’s rich natural environment and historical legacy. Th...

Wakayama
Okai-san / Cha-gayu (Tea Porridge)
Wakayama Local cuisine

Okai-san / Cha-gayu (Tea Porridge)

In Wakayama Prefecture, "cha-gayu" or tea porridge is lovingly referred to as "okai-san" or "okayu-san." This dish originated in the mountainous "Land of Trees," where rice was ...

Chiba
Seigaku Mochi
Chiba Local cuisine

Seigaku Mochi

Seigaku Mochi (性学もち, Seigaku mochi) is a traditional dish from the Katori and Kaiso regions of Chiba Prefecture. This unique type of mochi dates back to the late Edo period ...

Chiba
Kujira no Tare (Whale Jerky)
Chiba Local cuisine

Kujira no Tare (Whale Jerky)

Kujira no Tare (くじらのたれ, Whale Jerky) is a traditional dish from the Minami-Boso region of Chiba Prefecture, made by marinating whale meat in a special sauce and drying it....

Chiba
Futomaki Sushi
Chiba Local cuisine

Futomaki Sushi

Futomaki Sushi (太巻ずし, Futomaki sushi) is a traditional type of sushi that has been passed down in farming communities and households in Japan. Its history dates back to the ...

Chiba
Barappa Manju
Chiba Local cuisine

Barappa Manju

Barappa Manju (ばらっぱまんじゅう, Barappa Manju) is a traditional delicacy from the Hokuso region of Chiba Prefecture. It has long been enjoyed during special occasions like su...

Chiba
Yangome
Chiba Local cuisine

Yangome

Yangome (ヤンゴメ, Yangome) is a heartwarming traditional dish from the southern region of Chiba Prefecture, on the Boso Peninsula. Made by cooking toasted rice and adzuki beans...

Shimane
Bakudan Onigiri
Shimane Local cuisine

Bakudan Onigiri

Bakudan Onigiri (ばくだんおにぎり) hails from Okinoshima, a collection of islands located in the northeast of Shimane Prefecture. The area consists of four main islands and over...

Shimane
Sumoji
Shimane Local cuisine

Sumoji

Sumoji (すもじ) is a beloved traditional dish from Shimane Prefecture that celebrates the region’s abundance of mackerel, nurtured in the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Shiman...

Shimane
Kashiwa Mochi
Shimane Local cuisine

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi (かしわ餅, Kashiwa Mochi) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished across Shimane Prefecture. It is often made during the seasonal celebration of Boys’ Festival (...

Kyoto
Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi
Kyoto Local cuisine

Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi

Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi are traditional delicacies originating from Kyoto Prefecture, especially in its mountainous regions stretching from the Tango and Tanba mo...

Oita
Yudemochi
Oita Local cuisine

Yudemochi

Yudemochi (ゆでもち, Yudemochi) is a traditional sweet from Oita Prefecture, which has a rich history of wheat-based cuisine. In the past, many areas in Oita had poor water drai...

Oita
Sorakita Mochi
Oita Local cuisine

Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi (そらきたもち, Sorakita mochi) is a traditional sweet deeply cherished on the small island of Himeshima, located at the western edge of the Seto Inland Sea. Himes...