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Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)
Musou Jiru (孟宗汁, Bamboo Shoot Soup) is a traditional springtime dish from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, made with tender bamboo shoots from the Mosochiku bamboo a...
Taiko's Power Mochi
Taiko's Power Mochi (太閤の力餅, Taiko no Chikara Mochi) is a delicacy that reflects the rich history and culture of Miyajima. The name originates from the grand construction of...
Soba Grain Zosui
Soba Grain Zosui (そば米雑炊, soba kome zousui) is a traditional dish from the Iya region. Surrounded by steep mountains, the Iya area couldn’t cultivate rice, so buckwheat beca...
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)
Tofu Yo (豆腐よう, Tou Fu Yong) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, Japan, rooted in the Ryukyu Kingdom's culinary history. This fermented food evolved from "fermented bean ...
Green Papaya
Green Papaya (青パパイヤ, Aopapaiya) is the unripe fruit of the papaya plant, commonly enjoyed in Okinawa and Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its vibrant green skin and crisp t...
Okinawan Zenzai
Okinawan Zenzai (沖縄ぜんざい, Okinawa zenzai) is a delightful dessert made by chilling sweetened kidney beans, cooked with brown sugar, along with their syrup. These are served...
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar
Okinawan Mozuku Vinegar (沖縄もずく酢, Okinawa mozuku-su) is known for its unique texture – slightly crunchy like wakame seaweed but with a silky, slippery surface and a satisfy...
Miyako Island Mangoes
Miyako Island (宮古島, Miyakojima) is a subtropical island in Okinawa, located at nearly the same latitude as Miami, Florida. The mangoes grown here soak up the intense tropi...
Ishigaki Island Pineapple
Ishigaki Island Pineapple (石垣島パイナップル, Ishigaki-jima painappuru) has been cultivated on Ishigaki Island for generations and is a favorite among the locals. These pineapp...
Broad Beans
Broad Beans (そらまめ, Sora mame) from Kagoshima Prefecture are renowned for their exceptional quality, holding the top position in Japan for both cultivation area and shipment ...
Shirokuma Kakigori
Shirokuma Kakigori (白熊かき氷, Shirokuma) is a traditional shaved ice dessert from Kagoshima, topped generously with condensed milk, assorted fruits, and beans. The creamy m...
