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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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Ehime
Fukumen

Fukumen

Fukumen (ふくめん, Fukumen) is said to have originated as a ceremonial dish in the Uwajima domain. Its main ingredien...
Yamagata
Kaimochi

Kaimochi

Kaimochi (かいもち, Kaimochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture that highlights the natural, hea...
Nagano
Oyaki

Oyaki

Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough fr...
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) ...
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...
Gifu
Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi

Gohei Mochi (五平もち, Gohei mochi) is a cherished traditional dish originating from the mountainous areas of Gifu an...
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...
Miyazaki
Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken (地鶏の炭火焼き, Jidori no Sumibiyaki) is a beloved traditional dish from Miyazaki Pr...
Kumamoto
Chosengame

Chosengame

Chosengame (朝鮮飴, Chosengame) is Kumamoto's oldest and most traditional confectionery. Originally known as "Choseia...
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 ...
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...
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...
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....
Yamagata
Mogami River Oshin Bento

Mogami River Oshin Bento

The Mogami River Oshin Bento (最上川おしん弁当) is a special bento meal served during the scenic boat rides along the...
Yamagata
Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture, commonly enjoyed as a winte...
Hokkaido
Bibai Yakitori

Bibai Yakitori

Bibai Yakitori (美唄やきとり, Bibai yakitori) is a flavorful dish that originates from Bibai City, located halfway be...
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...
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...
Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza (浜松餃子, Hamamatsu gyoza) reflects the region's strong production of cabbage, onions, and pork, whi...
Okinawa
Fried Gurukun

Fried Gurukun

Fried Gurukun (グルクンの唐揚げ, Gurukun no Karaage) is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa, made using Gurukun, th...

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Tokyo
Fried Gurukun

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
Fried Gurukun

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
Fried Gurukun

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
Fried Gurukun

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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