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Ramen
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Seafood
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Soba & Udon
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
Bento & Onigiri
Bento & Onigiri
Don dish
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Fukui
Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

Wakasa Fugu (Pufferfish)

The "king of fugu," tiger pufferfish (torafugu), is raised with great care in Fukui Prefecture, the northernmost poin...
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...
Kyoto
Kyoto Matcha Soba

Kyoto Matcha Soba

Matcha Soba (茶そば, Cha soba) is a unique variation of soba noodles, made by kneading finely powdered Uji matcha fro...
Okayama
Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon (津山ホルモンうどん, Tsuyama Horumon Udon) is a beloved local dish packed with fresh mixed offal...
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...
Miyagi
Shako Rice

Shako Rice

Shako Rice (しゃこめし, Shako meshi) features freshly caught mantis shrimp from the coastal waters near Watari, prize...
Miyagi
Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling yo...
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 ...
Chiba
Barappa Manju

Barappa Manju

Barappa Manju (ばらっぱまんじゅう, Barappa Manju) is a traditional delicacy from the Hokuso region of Chiba Prefectur...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Fukuoka
Hakata Mentaiko

Hakata Mentaiko

Hakata Mentaiko (博多明太子, Hakata mentaiko) is one of Fukuoka's most famous specialties. It is made by fermenting p...
Yamaguchi
Fugu (Tessa)

Fugu (Tessa)

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