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Shizuoka
Pork Tea Motsu Karaage

Pork Tea Motsu Karaage

Pork Tea Motsu Karaage (豚茶モツから揚げ) is a frozen karaage (Japanese fried food) product developed by Marumatsu Foods. Made from premium domestic pork offal, it is boiled ...

Shizuoka
Sakura Shrimp

Sakura Shrimp

Sakura Shrimp (桜えび, Sakura ebi) is a rare and precious seafood harvested only in Suruga Bay, Japan, and Taiwan. With its translucent, glossy cherry blossom-pink color, it is ...

Gifu
Hoba Miso

Hoba Miso

In the Hida region, dried magnolia leaves that fall in autumn have long been collected and used as cooking tools. The magnolia tree is a large deciduous tree with broad leave...

Yamaguchi
Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)

Mikan Nabe (Citrus Hot Pot)

Mikan Nabe (みかん鍋, Mikan Hot Pot) is a unique local dish combining the fresh seafood and the famous mandarin oranges (mikan) of Suo-Oshima, an island that produces 80% of Yam...

Okayama
Shino Udon

Shino Udon

Shino Udon (しのうどん) is said to be the type of udon eaten by the famous Zen monk Ryokan during his training at Entsuji Temple in the late Edo period. It is also known as "cel...

Shizuoka
Iwata Omoro Curry

Iwata Omoro Curry

In the Enshu region, pork trotters have long been known as "Omoro". The origin of the term is uncertain, but it’s believed to derive from the Ryukyuan word "Omoro". Tradition...

Shizuoka
Fujieda Morning Ramen

Fujieda Morning Ramen

“Morning Ramen” is a unique food culture born in Fujieda, Shizuoka. Known as one of the leading tea-producing regions in Japan, Fujieda has a long history of people starting the...

Mie
Oishiyaki

Oishiyaki

Oishiyaki (大石焼, Oishiyaki) is a traditional senbei rice cracker made by kneading ingredients with hot spring water and baking it to a firm texture. Its simple, rustic flavor ...

Mie
Henba Mochi

Henba Mochi

Henba Mochi (へんば餅) is a rice cake delicacy crafted and sold by the long-established Japanese confectionery store Henbaya Shoten in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. These round, ...

Mie
Taiko Shusse Mochi

Taiko Shusse Mochi

Taiko Shusse Mochi (太閤出世餅) is a classic Japanese sweet featuring smooth, subtly sweet red bean paste carefully wrapped in freshly pounded mochi and gently hand-toasted for ...

Mie
Abalone

Abalone

The region of Ise-Shima, often called the “Kingdom of Abalone,” is home to one of Japan’s finest fishing grounds. Its rugged ria coastline, particularly around Toba and Shima, p...

Mie
Sawa Mochi

Sawa Mochi

Sawa Mochi (さわ餅, Sawa mochi) is a specialty confection from the Ise-Shima region in Mie Prefecture. This simple yet delightful treat is made by cutting thinly rolled mochi...

Mie
Kamiyo Mochi

Kamiyo Mochi

Kamiyo Mochi (神代餅, Kamiyo mochi) is a delightful bite-sized mochi made with natural yomogi (Japanese mugwort) and filled with mildly sweet chunky red bean paste. The refre...

Mie
Ise Lobster

Ise Lobster

Ise Lobster (伊勢えび, Ise ebi) is found abundantly along the Pacific coast south of Chiba Prefecture, with significant catches centered around the Shima Peninsula in Mie Prefec...

Mie
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken

Matsusaka Grilled Chicken

When it comes to Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture, the world-famous Matsusaka beef naturally comes to mind. However, “Matsusaka Grilled Chicken” (松阪鶏焼き肉, Matsusaka toriyak...

Shizuoka
Mishima Croquette

Mishima Croquette

Mishima Croquette (三島コロッケ, Mishima korokke) is made using Mishima potatoes (a special variety of May Queen potatoes) cultivated on the western slopes of Hakone. These c...

Shizuoka
Abekawa Mochi

Abekawa Mochi

Abekawa Mochi (安倍川餅, Abekawa mochi) is a traditional delicacy from the Chubu region, particularly around Shizuoka City. It features freshly pounded rice cakes coated in swee...

Shizuoka
Tamago Fuwafuwa

Tamago Fuwafuwa

“Tamago Fuwafuwa” (たまごふわふわ) is a dish mentioned in the Edo-period document “Sendai Shimomuki Nikki.” It was traditionally served as a breakfast dish for travelers staying...

Shizuoka
Black Hanpen

Black Hanpen

Black Hanpen (黒はんぺん, Kuro Hanpen) is a unique type of fishcake made by boiling a blend of finely minced fish such as mackerel, horse mackerel, and sardine. It has a distinc...

Shizuoka
Mikuriya Soba

Mikuriya Soba

Mikuriya Soba (みくりやそば, 御厨そば) is a traditional dish from the Mikuriya region in Gotemba City. This area has a history of cultivating buckwheat and wheat, which led f...

Gifu
Ayu Sweets

Ayu Sweets

Ayu Sweets (鮎菓子, Ayu gashi) are a beloved specialty of Gifu Prefecture, shaped like the ayu fish that swims in the crystal-clear waters of the Nagara River. These treats feat...

Gifu
Chestnut Kinton

Chestnut Kinton

Chestnut Kinton (栗きんとん, Kuri kinton) is a traditional sweet closely tied to the Mino region of Gifu Prefecture. Made by gently simmering chestnuts with a touch of sugar and...

Gifu
Kusamochi

Kusamochi

Kusamochi (草餅, Kusamochi) is a cherished specialty of Kaizu City. This delightful mochi is infused with the natural aroma and flavor of yomogi, a type of Japanese mugwort. ...

Gifu
Misogi Dango

Misogi Dango

Misogi Dango (みそぎ団子, Misogi dango) is a traditional confection from Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It consists of a delightful combination of soft rice flour dumpling dough...