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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
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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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Hiroshima
Mihara Octopus Rice

Mihara Octopus Rice

Mihara City in Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its abundance of islands, creating the perfect environment with stro...
Iwate
Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect bal...
Kochi
Kirazu Mochi

Kirazu Mochi

Kirazu Mochi (きらずもち, Kirazu mochi) is a traditional Japanese confection made from okara, a byproduct of tofu pro...
Aomori
Hirosaki Igamenchi

Hirosaki Igamenchi

Hirosaki Igamenchi (弘前いがめんち, Hirosaki igamenchi) is a traditional homemade dish where squid legs (geso) are fi...
Hokkaido
Ruibe

Ruibe

Ruibe (ルイベ) is a traditional dish where fish such as salmon or trout is frozen and served as sashimi without fully...
Gunma
Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん, Himokawa udon) is a beloved local dish originating from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture...
Osaka
Ikayaki

Ikayaki

Ikayaki (イカ焼き, Ikayaki) from Osaka isn’t a simple grilled squid, but rather one of the city’s favorite flour-base...
Okayama
Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa

Hiruzen Okowa (蒜山おこわ, Hiruzen okowa) is a traditional dish from the Hiruzen region in northern Maniwa City, Okay...
Kanagawa
Enoshima Don

Enoshima Don

Enoshima Don (江ノ島丼, Enoshima don) is a traditional dish from Enoshima, a famous island in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa...
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...
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン, Hiroshima ramen) features a rich yet light soy sauce-based broth, made by simmering po...
Chiba
Seigaku Mochi

Seigaku Mochi

Seigaku Mochi (性学もち, Seigaku mochi) is a traditional dish from the Katori and Kaiso regions of Chiba Prefecture. ...
Toyama
Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kaki no Ha Sushi) is a beloved local specialty of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi feat...
Oita
Jigoku Mushi

Jigoku Mushi

Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, Jigoku mushi) is a traditional cooking method dating back to the Edo period, where high-tempe...
Wakayama
Mikan Mochi

Mikan Mochi

Mikan Mochi (みかん餅, Mikan mochi) is a traditional sweet from Wakayama Prefecture, crafted with the renowned Kishu ...
Tokyo
Kanto Oden

Kanto Oden

Oden, a beloved Japanese hot pot dish, is referred to differently depending on the region. In the Kansai area, it is ...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Champon

Nagasaki Champon

Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん) is a beloved dish originating in Nagasaki City, celebrated as a representative loca...
Yamagata
Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)

Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)

Musou Jiru (孟宗汁, Bamboo Shoot Soup) is a traditional springtime dish from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture...
Fukui
Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi (おぼろ昆布 鯖寿司) is a delightful dish featuring thick, fresh mackerel caught in nearby ...
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...

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Tokyo
Jambo Mochi

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
Jambo Mochi

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
Jambo Mochi

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
Jambo Mochi

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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