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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 ...
Yamaguchi
Fugu (Tessa)

Fugu (Tessa)

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

Hegi Soba

Hegi Soba (へぎそば, Hegi soba) is a cherished traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture, particularly beloved in the ...
Niigata
Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi

Imo Mochi (いももち, Imo mochi) is a traditional dish from Sado Island, originally created as a substitute for rice, ...
Yamagata
Benkei Rice

Benkei Rice

Benkei Rice (弁慶飯, Benkei meshi) is a flavorful mixed rice dish and a cherished traditional food from Yamagata Pref...
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...
Nagasaki
Kaikou Roll Cake

Kaikou Roll Cake

The Kaikou Roll Cake (開港ロールケーキ, Kaikou Roll Cake) is a beloved sweet treat created as part of the "Sasebo☆Sta...
Mie
Ise Udon

Ise Udon

Ise Udon (伊勢うどん, Ise udon) is a specialty from Ise City in Mie Prefecture, known for its thick, soft, and chewy ...
Fukushima
Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru

Dobu Jiru (どぶ汁, Dobu jiru) is a traditional winter specialty from the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, bor...
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...
Gunma
Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん, Himokawa udon) is a beloved local dish originating from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture...
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...
Nagano
Oyaki

Oyaki

Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough fr...
Miyagi
Shark Fin Ramen

Shark Fin Ramen

Kesennuma, Japan's top port for shark hauls, is renowned as the leading producer of high-quality shark fin, a prized ...
Shimane
Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba

Izumo Soba (出雲そば, Izumo soba) is a cherished culinary tradition of the Izumo region, easily recognizable by its d...
Shizuoka
Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし) is a delicious dish featuring fragrant grilled eel beautifully arranged over a bed of hot s...
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 ...
Fukushima
Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot (あんこう鍋, Ankō nabe) is a signature winter dish from Fukushima Prefecture, made with the various part...
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...
Nagano
Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba

Togakushi Soba (戸隠そば, Togakushi soba) refers to soba noodles from Togakushi, located in Nagano City, Nagano Prefe...

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Tokyo
Togakushi Soba

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
Togakushi Soba

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
Togakushi Soba

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
Togakushi Soba

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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