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Ramen
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Seafood
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Soba & Udon
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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Bento & Onigiri
Bento & Onigiri
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Don dish
Nabe dish
Nabe dish
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Meat dish
Meat dish
Local cuisine
Local cuisine

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Yamaguchi
Kawara Soba

Kawara Soba

Kawara Soba (瓦そば, Kawara soba) is a distinct local dish that originated in Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring town in Sh...
Fukui
Echizen Crab

Echizen Crab

Echizen Crab (越前がに, Echizen gani) is one of the top brands of snow crab in Japan, caught exclusively in Fukui Pre...
Shiga
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (鴨鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish made using wild mallard ducks that migrate from Siberia to Lake Biwa d...
Kagoshima
Kibinago Sashimi

Kibinago Sashimi

Kibinago Sashimi (きびなごの刺身) features small silver-striped fish measuring around 10cm, and it holds a special pl...
Tochigi
Sauce Katsu Don

Sauce Katsu Don

Sauce Katsu Don (ソースカツ丼) is a regional specialty in Tochigi Prefecture, offering a unique twist on the classic ...
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
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
Ehime
Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten (えび天, Ebi Ten) is a beloved traditional dish from the Toyo region of Ehime Prefecture, stretching from Nii...
Wakayama
Kokera Sushi

Kokera Sushi

Kokera Sushi (こけら寿司, Kokera sushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made by layering vinegared rice with toppings ...
Niigata
Wappa Meshi

Wappa Meshi

Wappa Meshi (わっぱ飯) is a traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture. The name "wappa" refers to a lunch box made ...
Fukushima
Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru (どぶ汁, Dobu jiru) is a traditional winter specialty from the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, bor...
Miyazaki
Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi (魚ずし, Uozushi) refers to a traditional style of whole fish sushi, often made with mackerel or horse mac...
Okayama
Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon (津山ホルモンうどん, Tsuyama Horumon Udon) is a beloved local dish packed with fresh mixed offal...
Kyoto
Tango Barazushi

Tango Barazushi

Tango Barazushi (丹後ばらずし, Tango barazushi) is a dish deeply rooted in the traditions and natural environment of ...
Ibaraki
Mito Natto

Mito Natto

Mito Natto (水戸納豆, Mito natto), a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic ferm...
Yamagata
Sweet Simmered Carp

Sweet Simmered Carp

Sweet Simmered Carp (鯉のうま煮, Koi no Umani) is a signature dish of Yonezawa, representing its traditional carp cui...
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...
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...
Shizuoka
Shizuoka Oden

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 ingr...
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...

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Tokyo
Kofu Tori Motsuni

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
Kofu Tori Motsuni

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
Kofu Tori Motsuni

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
Kofu Tori Motsuni

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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