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Don dish
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Nabe dish
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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
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Meat dish
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Hiroshima
Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe (かきの土手鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish from Hiroshima that becomes an irresistible craving on co...
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 ...
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...
Shimane
Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi (かしわ餅, Kashiwa Mochi) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished across Shimane Prefecture. It is of...
Oita
Yudemochi

Yudemochi

Yudemochi (ゆでもち, Yudemochi) is a traditional sweet from Oita Prefecture, which has a rich history of wheat-based ...
Yamaguchi
Fugu (Tessa)

Fugu (Tessa)

In Yamaguchi Prefecture, blowfish is referred to as "fuku," a name imbued with good fortune. Historically, due to the...
Yamaguchi
Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Hyogo
Ibonoito

Ibonoito

Ibonoito (揖保乃糸, Ibonoito) is a proud specialty from the Banshu region along the Ibo River in the southwestern par...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Nara
Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi (吉野の葛餅, Yoshino kuzumochi) is a traditional specialty that recreates the taste of kuzu mochi o...
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...
Yamaguchi
Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni (かぶ雑煮, Kabu Zoni) is a heartwarming traditional dish widely enjoyed in Hagi City and surrounding area...
Miyazaki
Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls (肉巻きおにぎり, Nikumaki Onigiri) are made by wrapping freshly cooked rice with thin slices ...
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
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...
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...

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Tokyo
Sweet Simmered Carp

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
Sweet Simmered Carp

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
Sweet Simmered Carp

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
Sweet Simmered Carp

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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