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Don dish
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Nabe dish
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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
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Meat dish
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Yamaguchi
Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Toyama
Tororo Kombu Rice Ball

Tororo Kombu Rice Ball

Toyama Prefecture holds the top spot in Japan for household consumption of kombu (kelp), earning it the nickname "Kom...
Yamagata
Natto Soup

Natto Soup

Natto Soup (納豆汁, Natto-jiru) is a hearty and nutritious wintertime staple that has been loved in Yamagata Prefectu...
Nara
Tenri Ramen

Tenri Ramen

Tenri Ramen (天理ラーメン, Tenri ramen) is a beloved local ramen dish that originated in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture....
Iwate
Morioka Reimen

Morioka Reimen

Morioka Reimen (盛岡冷麺, Morioka reimen) is a chilled noodle dish originating from Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture,...
Yamanashi
Kofu Tori Motsuni

Kofu Tori Motsuni

Kofu Tori Motsuni (甲府鳥もつ煮, Kofu tori motsuni) is a hidden gem from Yamanashi Prefecture that has grown into a b...
Yamaguchi
Sea Urchin (Uni)

Sea Urchin (Uni)

The islands of Oshima and Mishima, as well as the coastal area of Kitaura near Hagi City in Yamaguchi Prefecture, are...
Hyogo
Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger (淡路島バーガー) is a special title reserved for burgers made exclusively on Awaji Island, born fro...
Oita
Jiri-yaki

Jiri-yaki

Oita Prefecture is well-known for its high consumption of chicken, but it also has a rich tradition of flour-based cu...
Fukushima
Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot (あんこう鍋, Ankō nabe) is a signature winter dish from Fukushima Prefecture, made with the various part...
Ishikawa
Jibuni

Jibuni

Jibuni (治部煮) is a beloved traditional dish from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, part of the renowned Kaga cuisine...
Fukui
Heshiko

Heshiko

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by remov...
Kagoshima
Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi (じゃんぼ餅, Jambo mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture. It features freshly po...
Kochi
Kobuzushi

Kobuzushi

Kobuzushi（こぶずし) is a unique type of sushi from Kochi Prefecture that has two different variations depending on t...
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン, Kumamoto ramen) originated as an evolution of tonkotsu ramen, which was first created i...
Osaka
Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe (ハリハリ鍋, Hari hari nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna greens, ori...
Kagawa
Kankan-zushi (Hora-ita Zushi)

Kankan-zushi (Hora-ita Zushi)

Kankan-zushi (カンカンずし, Kankan-zushi) is a traditional pressed sushi from the Kabe area in Sanuki City, Kagawa Pr...
Miyagi
Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling yo...
Ishikawa
Ishiru Hot Pot

Ishiru Hot Pot

"Ishiru" is a traditional fish sauce hailing from the Noto Peninsula in Japan. The name is believed to have originate...
Akita
Kanten Cuisine

Kanten Cuisine

Kanten Cuisine (寒天料理, Kanten ryouri) is deeply rooted in the food culture of Akita Prefecture. When you visit, yo...

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Tokyo
Kanten Cuisine

Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated for its simple yet uniqu...
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Hyogo
Kanten Cuisine

Kobe Croquette

Kobe Croquette (神戸コロッケ, Kobe Korokke) is the delicately crafted croquette that originated in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Made with p...
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Hyogo
Kanten Cuisine

Jabu

Jabu (じゃぶ) is a comforting local dish from Shinonsen Town in Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. This homestyle stew features chicken, to...
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Nara
Kanten Cuisine

Nara Zuke

Nara Zuke (奈良漬, Nara zuke) is a traditional fermented delicacy that originated in Japan’s ancient capital, Nara. Developed during the He...
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