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Tacos
Tacos, originally from Mexico, and Taco Rice, an Okinawan-inspired spin on the dish, are both iconic soul foods of Okinawa. With a crispy tortilla packed full of flavorful me...
Ishigaki Island Pineapple
Ishigaki Island Pineapple (石垣島パイナップル, Ishigaki-jima painappuru) has been cultivated on Ishigaki Island for generations and is a favorite among the locals. These pineapp...
Champuru
Champuru (チャンプルー) is one of Okinawa's signature home-cooked dishes. This nutritious stir-fry combines tofu with vegetables, sometimes adding pork or eggs for extra flavor....
Kampachi (Amberjack)
Kampachi (かんぱち, Amberjack) from Kagoshima is Japan's top in production volume. It is carefully raised through a consistent system where original feed is tailored to each gro...
Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn)
Kuruma Ebi (車海老, Japanese Tiger Prawn) is a premium specialty of Kagoshima Prefecture, cultivated in the warm and nutrient-rich waters around Kagoshima Bay. Thanks to the dev...
Broad Beans
Broad Beans (そらまめ, Sora mame) from Kagoshima Prefecture are renowned for their exceptional quality, holding the top position in Japan for both cultivation area and shipment ...
Keihan Chicken Rice
Keihan Chicken Rice (鶏飯, Keihan) is a traditional dish from the Amami Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, reminiscent of ochazuke—a comforting rice dish with broth poured over it...
Kibinago Sushi
Kibinago Sushi (きびなご寿司, Kibinago sushi) is a traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture, made with kibinago, a small fish cherished by locals. Kibinago is a type of blueba...
Kagoshima Ramen
Kagoshima Ramen (鹿児島ラーメン, Kagoshima Ramen) is a pork bone-based ramen featuring a lightly cloudy broth paired with straight noodles. Unlike the creamy pork bone broths o...
Shirokuma Kakigori
Shirokuma Kakigori (白熊かき氷, Shirokuma) is a traditional shaved ice dessert from Kagoshima, topped generously with condensed milk, assorted fruits, and beans. The creamy m...
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 Prefecture, featuring the local specialty chicken known as "Mi...
Tsuwabuki
Tsuwabuki (石蕗, Tsuwabuki) is a perennial plant of the aster family that grows abundantly in southern Kyushu. Its glossy leaves and distinctively mild bitter taste make it a ch...
Miyazaki Beef Steak
Miyazaki Beef Steak (宮崎牛ステーキ, Miyazaki Gyū Steak) is made from Japanese Black Wagyu cattle raised and fattened in Miyazaki Prefecture. Only beef that meets the strict qua...
Kara-Men (Spicy Noodles)
Kara-Men (辛麺, Spicy Noodles) is a ramen dish originating from Miyazaki Prefecture, known for being "spicy yet so addictive you can't stop eating." This dish features a vibr...
Kamaage Udon
Kamaage Udon (釜揚げうどん, Kamaage udon) has become a cherished local cuisine of Miyazaki, shaped by its history of immigrants from Shikoku who brought Udon-making traditions a...
Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls
Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls (肉巻きおにぎり, Nikumaki Onigiri) are made by wrapping freshly cooked rice with thin slices of pork marinated in a soy sauce-based sauce, then baking th...
Chicken Nanban
Chicken Nanban (チキン南蛮, Chikin nanban) is a renowned local specialty that’s loved across Japan. This dish features crispy, deep-fried chicken coated in a flavorful sweet ...
Jigoku Mushi
Jigoku Mushi (地獄蒸し, Jigoku mushi) is a traditional cooking method dating back to the Edo period, where high-temperature steam from hot springs is used to steam ingredients. ...
Beppu Reimen (Cold Noodles)
Beppu Reimen (別府冷麺) first made its debut in Beppu around 1950, when a chef who had returned from Manchuria (northeastern China) opened a noodle shop. In Manchuria, where man...
Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen
Bungo Beppu Bay Chirimen (豊後別府湾ちりめん) is made from fresh baby sardines, a gift from the natural bounty of Beppu Bay. Hiji Town has long been known for its thriving sh...
Nakatsu Karaage
Nakatsu Karaage (中津からあげ, Nakatsu karaage) is a beloved local dish from Oita Prefecture, now famous across Japan! Nakatsu City is home to numerous karaage specialty shops, ...
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