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Mie
Kakimeshi (Oyster Rice)

Kakimeshi (Oyster Rice)

Kakimeshi (牡蠣飯, Oyster Rice) is a traditional dish from Mie Prefecture that blends fresh oysters from Ise Bay with...
Okayama
Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba (ひるぜん焼そば, Hiruzen yakisoba) is a local specialty that uses chicken (known as *kashiwa*) and a...
Kochi
Nabeyaki Ramen

Nabeyaki Ramen

Nabeyaki Ramen (鍋焼きラーメン) is a light and flavorful Japanese ramen featuring a soy sauce-based chicken broth. It...
Ishikawa
Ebisu (Berobero)

Ebisu (Berobero)

"Ebisu (えびす, Ebisu)" is a traditional dish made with eggs set in agar jelly, commonly enjoyed during festivals and...
Ibaraki
Daigo Shamo Getan

Daigo Shamo Getan

Daigo Shamo Getan (大子シャモゲタン, Daigo Shamo Getan) is a newly created specialty dish from Daigo Town in Ibaraki ...
Shimane
Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba (出雲そば, Izumo soba) is a cherished culinary tradition of the Izumo region, easily recognizable by its d...
Shizuoka
Fukutaro

Fukutaro

Located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a historic Shinto shrine that has been revered since ...
Mie
Ise Udon

Ise Udon

Ise Udon (伊勢うどん, Ise udon) is a specialty from Ise City in Mie Prefecture, known for its thick, soft, and chewy ...
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...
Akita
Yokote Yakisoba

Yokote Yakisoba

Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば, Yokote yakisoba) is a beloved local dish from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture, known f...
Kumamoto
Akaushi Beef Bowl

Akaushi Beef Bowl

Akaushi Beef Bowl (あか牛丼, Akaushi Gyūdon) features Akaushi beef, a celebrated specialty from Kumamoto's Aso region...
Ishikawa
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (ぶり大根) is an iconic dish that represents the traditional foods of Ishikawa Prefecture. This comfor...
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,...
Tokyo
Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated fo...
Oita
Yoshino Torimeshi

Yoshino Torimeshi

Yoshino Torimeshi (吉野鶏めし) is a beloved home-cooked dish passed down in the Yoshino area of southern Oita City. I...
Nagasaki
Kaikou Roll Cake

Kaikou Roll Cake

The Kaikou Roll Cake (開港ロールケーキ, Kaikou Roll Cake) is a beloved sweet treat created as part of the "Sasebo☆Sta...
Fukuoka
Nagahama Ramen

Nagahama Ramen

When it comes to Fukuoka, Hakata ramen often steals the spotlight, but Nagahama Ramen (長浜ラーメン, Nagahama ramen) ...
Ishikawa
Firefly Squid

Firefly Squid

When you think of firefly squid (ほたるいか, hotaru ika), Toyama Prefecture might come to mind. However, the Oku-Noto...
Kagoshima
Akumaki

Akumaki

Akumaki (あくまき, Akumaki) is a unique mochi-style sweet from Kagoshima Prefecture, traditionally enjoyed during the...
Hokkaido
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (いかめし), a famous local dish from the Hakodate and Oshima regions of Hokkaido, has a fascinating history....

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Tokyo
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

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
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

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
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

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
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

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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