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Oita
Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi (そらきたもち, Sorakita mochi) is a traditional sweet deeply cherished on the small island of Himeshim...
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...
Oita
Yudemochi

Yudemochi

Yudemochi (ゆでもち, Yudemochi) is a traditional sweet from Oita Prefecture, which has a rich history of wheat-based ...
Kyoto
Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a cherished dish with deep roots in Japan's culinary history. While the exact or...
Wakayama
Plum Udon

Plum Udon

Plum Udon (梅うどん, Ume udon) is a local specialty of Wakayama Prefecture, known for its delicate pale pink color, a...
Aichi
Miso Katsu

Miso Katsu

Miso Katsu (味噌カツ, Miso katsu) is so beloved in Nagoya that almost no tonkatsu restaurant is without it. This dish...
Akita
Kiritanpo

Kiritanpo

Kiritanpo Nabe (きりたんぽ鍋, Kiritanpo hot pot) is a traditional dish from Akita Prefecture. It features "tanpo" – r...
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...
Miyagi
Sea Squirt Dishes

Sea Squirt Dishes

Sea squirt (ほや, Hoya), often referred to as the "pineapple of the sea" due to its unique appearance, is a seafood r...
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...
Akita
Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon (鹿角ホルモン), a specialty of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, is a dish featuring pork and beef offa...
Okinawa
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)

Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)

Tofu Yo (豆腐よう, Tou Fu Yong) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, Japan, rooted in the Ryukyu Kingdom's culinar...
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...
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...
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...
Nagano
Shinshu Soba

Shinshu Soba

Shinshu, located in Nagano Prefecture, is said to be the birthplace of “soba kiri,” the origins of modern soba noodle...
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...
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...
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...
Aomori
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill (ひろさき豚辛焼, Hirosaki buta karayaki) is a new specialty from Hirosaki City, made with p...

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Tokyo
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

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
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

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
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

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
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

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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