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Kyoto
Nama-fu (Raw Wheat Gluten)
Kyoto Local cuisine

Nama-fu (Raw Wheat Gluten)

Nama-fu (生麩, raw wheat gluten) is a traditional Japanese food made by kneading wheat flour with water to extract gluten, which is then mixed with rice flour and steamed. While...

Kyoto
Manganji Peppers (Manganji Sweet Peppers)
Kyoto Local cuisine

Manganji Peppers (Manganji Sweet Peppers)

Manganji Peppers (万願寺とうがらし, Manganji tōgarashi) originated from the Manganji district in the outskirts of Maizuru, located in northern Kyoto Prefecture. Though part o...

Kyoto
Kyo no Obanzai
Kyoto Local cuisine

Kyo no Obanzai

Kyo no Obanzai (京のおばんざい, Kyoto-style home-cooked dishes) refers to traditional dishes prepared in ordinary households in Kyoto for generations. These meals often featu...

Hyogo
Himeji Oden
Hyogo Local cuisine

Himeji Oden

Himeji Oden (姫路おでん, Himeji oden) is a unique way of enjoying oden, a popular Japanese simmered dish, with ginger soy sauce. There are two main ways to relish Himeji Oden...

Hyogo
Awajishima Burger
Hyogo Local cuisine

Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger (淡路島バーガー) is a special title reserved for burgers made exclusively on Awaji Island, born from the desire to share the island’s culinary treasures. Th...

Osaka
Pork Bun
Osaka Local cuisine

Pork Bun

In the Kansai region of Japan, the term "meat" usually refers to beef. This is why what is commonly known as "Nikuman" (steamed meat buns) elsewhere is famously called "Butaman"...

Gifu
Gohei Mochi
Gifu Local cuisine

Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi (五平もち, Gohei mochi) is a cherished traditional dish originating from the mountainous areas of Gifu and Nagano Prefectures. Made from slightly pounded non-glut...

Gifu
Kakamigahara Kimchi
Gifu Local cuisine

Kakamigahara Kimchi

Kakamigahara Kimchi (各務原キムチ, Kakamigahara kimchi) is a specialty dish of Kakamigahara City, notable for its blend of local ingredients like Kakamigahara’s signature carrot...

Gifu
Pickled Vegetable Steak
Gifu Local cuisine

Pickled Vegetable Steak

Pickled Vegetable Steak (漬物ステーキ, Tsukemono steak) is a traditional dish from the Hida region of Gifu Prefecture. While pickles are typically eaten as-is, in Hida Takayama,...

Shizuoka
Tsuke Napolitan
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Tsuke Napolitan

Tsuke Napolitan (つけナポリタン, Tsuke Napolitan) is a beloved local delicacy from Fuji City in Shizuoka Prefecture. This unique dish features a tomato-based soup served sepa...

Shizuoka
Shizuoka Oden
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Shizuoka Oden

One of the most unique features of Shizuoka Oden (静岡おでん, Shizuoka oden) is its jet-black broth and skewered ingredients. The distinct dark color of the broth comes from ...

Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Gyoza
Shizuoka Local cuisine

Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza (浜松餃子, Hamamatsu gyoza) reflects the region's strong production of cabbage, onions, and pork, which are the key ingredients in its filling. The dumplings are...

Aichi
Ogura Toast
Aichi Local cuisine

Ogura Toast

Ogura Toast (小倉トースト, Ogura toast) is one of Nagoya’s iconic dishes, representing its unique café culture and famous breakfast tradition. This must-try delicacy for visitor...

Aichi
Miso Oden
Aichi Local cuisine

Miso Oden

In Nagoya, when people say "oden," they’re often referring to "Miso Oden." Unlike the soy sauce-based version—known locally as "Kanto-ni"—this dish features ingredients like kon...

Gunma
Takasaki Pasta
Gunma Local cuisine

Takasaki Pasta

Takasaki Pasta (高崎パスタ, Takasaki pasuta) comes from Gunma Prefecture, a region blessed with long hours of sunlight even in winter and well-draining soil, making it ideal for...

Gunma
Yaki Manju
Gunma Local cuisine

Yaki Manju

Yaki Manju (焼きまんじゅう, Yaki Manju) is a beloved traditional sweet from Gunma Prefecture. Made from simple fermented and steamed wheat flour buns, this treat is skewered on ...