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Fukumen
Fukumen (ふくめん, Fukumen) is said to have originated as a ceremonial dish in the Uwajima domain. Its main ingredient, konjac (konnyaku), is made from the konjac yam, a crop th...
Tachiuo Maki (Grilled Beltfish Rolls)
Tachiuo Maki (太刀魚巻, Grilled Beltfish Rolls) is a local specialty dish from Uwajima City in Ehime Prefecture that features fresh beltfish, a sleek, silver fish caught in the ...
Mikan Mochi
Mikan Mochi (みかん餅, Mikan mochi) is a traditional sweet from Wakayama Prefecture, crafted with the renowned Kishu mandarins. This delightful mochi is known for its refreshing...
Uzumi Zen
Uzumi Zen (うずみ膳, Uzumi zen) is a traditional dish from Kozagawa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, deeply rooted in the region’s rich natural environment and historical legacy. Th...
Hatagonbo Sushi
Hatagonbo Sushi (はたごんぼずし, Hatagonbo sushi) features "Hatagonbo," a special variety of burdock grown in the Nishihata area of Hashimoto City, located on the slopes of Moun...
Okai-san / Cha-gayu (Tea Porridge)
In Wakayama Prefecture, "cha-gayu" or tea porridge is lovingly referred to as "okai-san" or "okayu-san." This dish originated in the mountainous "Land of Trees," where rice was ...
Kokera Sushi
Kokera Sushi (こけら寿司, Kokera sushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made by layering vinegared rice with toppings such as flaked grilled fish, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, an...
Sanga Yaki
Sanga Yaki (さんが焼き, Sanga yaki) is a traditional dish from the Boso Peninsula area, where fish like horse mackerel, sardines, and Pacific saury have been abundantly caught f...
Seigaku Mochi
Seigaku Mochi (性学もち, Seigaku mochi) is a traditional dish from the Katori and Kaiso regions of Chiba Prefecture. This unique type of mochi dates back to the late Edo period ...
Kujira no Tare (Whale Jerky)
Kujira no Tare (くじらのたれ, Whale Jerky) is a traditional dish from the Minami-Boso region of Chiba Prefecture, made by marinating whale meat in a special sauce and drying it....
Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots
Tempura of Salt-Pickled Bamboo Shoots (塩漬けタケノコの天ぷら, Shiozuke Takenoko no Tempura) is a simple yet elegant dish made by rinsing salted bamboo shoots to remove excess s...
Futomaki Sushi
Futomaki Sushi (太巻ずし, Futomaki sushi) is a traditional type of sushi that has been passed down in farming communities and households in Japan. Its history dates back to the ...
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 Prefecture. It has long been enjoyed during special occasions like su...
Yangome
Yangome (ヤンゴメ, Yangome) is a heartwarming traditional dish from the southern region of Chiba Prefecture, on the Boso Peninsula. Made by cooking toasted rice and adzuki beans...
Bakudan Onigiri
Bakudan Onigiri (ばくだんおにぎり) hails from Okinoshima, a collection of islands located in the northeast of Shimane Prefecture. The area consists of four main islands and over...
Sumoji
Sumoji (すもじ) is a beloved traditional dish from Shimane Prefecture that celebrates the region’s abundance of mackerel, nurtured in the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. Shiman...
Kashiwa Mochi
Kashiwa Mochi (かしわ餅, Kashiwa Mochi) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished across Shimane Prefecture. It is often made during the seasonal celebration of Boys’ Festival (...
Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi
Kibi Mochi, Awa Mochi, and Tochi Mochi are traditional delicacies originating from Kyoto Prefecture, especially in its mountainous regions stretching from the Tango and Tanba mo...
Yudemochi
Yudemochi (ゆでもち, Yudemochi) is a traditional sweet from Oita Prefecture, which has a rich history of wheat-based cuisine. In the past, many areas in Oita had poor water drai...
Sorakita Mochi
Sorakita Mochi (そらきたもち, Sorakita mochi) is a traditional sweet deeply cherished on the small island of Himeshima, located at the western edge of the Seto Inland Sea. Himes...
Jiri-yaki
Oita Prefecture is well-known for its high consumption of chicken, but it also has a rich tradition of flour-based cuisine deeply rooted in daily life. The region's terrain, wit...
Whole Horse Mackerel Sushi
Whole Horse Mackerel Sushi (あじの丸ずし, Aji no Maruzushi) is a traditional dish from Saiki City, located in the southeastern part of Oita Prefecture. The horse mackerel, or ...
Kujaku
Kujaku (くじゃく, Kujaku) is a traditional dish from Saiki City, made by wrapping a boiled egg—its white part dyed red—in green-colored minced white fish paste, then frying it t...
Sake Manju
Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is a beloved traditional sweet from the Houhi region, which encompasses Taketa City and Bungo-Ono City in southwestern Oita Prefecture. Sur...
