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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...
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...
Aomori
Hachinohe Grilled Mackerel Skewers

Hachinohe Grilled Mackerel Skewers

Hachinohe City, located in the northernmost region where mackerel are caught in Japan, is famous for its premium-qual...
Ishikawa
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (ぶり大根) is an iconic dish that represents the traditional foods of Ishikawa Prefecture. This comfor...
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...
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...
Kagoshima
Akumaki

Akumaki

Akumaki (あくまき, Akumaki) is a unique mochi-style sweet from Kagoshima Prefecture, traditionally enjoyed during the...
Kumamoto
Akaushi Beef Bowl

Akaushi Beef Bowl

Akaushi Beef Bowl (あか牛丼, Akaushi Gyūdon) features Akaushi beef, a celebrated specialty from Kumamoto's Aso region...
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...
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...
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...
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) ...
Saitama
Gyoda Fry

Gyoda Fry

Gyoda Fry (行田フライ, Gyoda furai) is a beloved regional dish originating from Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture. Des...
Fukui
Heshiko

Heshiko

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by remov...
Nara
Tenri Ramen

Tenri Ramen

Tenri Ramen (天理ラーメン, Tenri ramen) is a beloved local ramen dish that originated in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture....
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
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...
Okayama
Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen (笠岡ラーメン, Kasaoka ramen) is a famous local ramen that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefectu...
Niigata
Wappa Meshi

Wappa Meshi

Wappa Meshi (わっぱ飯) is a traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture. The name "wappa" refers to a lunch box made ...
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...

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Tokyo
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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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