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Shimada Vegetable Soup
Shimada Vegetable Soup (具だくさん島田汁, Gudakusan Shimada-jiru) is a hearty local soup created in Shimada City, Shizuoka Prefecture, as part of a food education initiative. ...
Ohataki Meat Rolls
Ohataki Meat Rolls (おはたき肉巻き, Ohataki nikumaki) are a beloved creation from the Enshu region, combining the traditional "ohataki” with tender slices of pork, all grilled t...
Onsen Manju
Izu Nagaoka Onsen is a renowned hot spring area boasting 130 natural springs, and one of its most beloved specialties is "Onsen Manju" (温泉まんじゅう, onsen manju), or steamed ...
Niken Chaya Mochi
Niken Chaya Mochi (二軒茶屋餅) is a traditional Japanese sweet made of soft, smooth rice cakes filled with sweet red bean paste and coated with roasted soybean flour (kinako). O...
Misaki Don
Misaki Don (みさき丼, Misaki-don) is a beloved seafood rice bowl from Hinomisaki, home to Japan's tallest stone lighthouse. This decadent dish features an array of freshly ca...
Sanbe Burger
Sanbe Burger (三瓶バーガー, Sanbe bāgā) is a delightful burger shop nestled in the serene natural beauty of Mt. Sanbe in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture. This specialty burger f...
Hikawa Goen Burger
The "Hikawa Goen Burger" is a special local burger you can enjoy at Yunokawa Roadside Station, a popular matchmaking spot in Izumo. The adorable heart-shaped buns are made with ...
Genji Maki
Genji Maki (源氏巻, Genji maki) is a traditional Japanese confectionery made by rolling smooth red bean paste in a 1.5cm-thick wheat flour dough. It was created by a Tsuwano con...
Uzume-Meshi
Uzume-Meshi (うずめ飯, uzume-meshi) is a traditional dish from the Iwami region of Shimane Prefecture, characterized by its unique presentation where the toppings are hidden ben...
Botebote Tea
Botebote Tea (ぼてぼて茶, Botebote cha) is a traditional light meal from Matsue City in Shimane Prefecture. It involves frothing bancha tea with a bamboo whisk and enjoying it w...
Ama Hut Experience
The Ise-Shima region is home to approximately 1,300 Ama divers who practice traditional free-diving fishing. Ama fishing involves diving into the ocean without breathing equipme...
Sakura Shrimp
Sakura Shrimp (桜えび, Sakura ebi) is a rare and precious seafood harvested only in Suruga Bay, Japan, and Taiwan. With its translucent, glossy cherry blossom-pink color, it is ...
Iwata Omoro Curry
In the Enshu region, pork trotters have long been known as "Omoro". The origin of the term is uncertain, but it’s believed to derive from the Ryukyuan word "Omoro". Tradition...
