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Soft-Shelled Turtle Hot Pot
Soft-shelled turtles raised in Oita Prefecture thrive in its pristine rivers and mild climate, creating the ideal breeding conditions for this prized ingredient. Known since anc...
Log-Grown Shiitake Mushrooms
Log-Grown Shiitake Mushrooms (原木椎茸, Genboku Shiitake) from Kumamoto Prefecture are cultivated using carefully prepared logs, such as oak, where shiitake spores are implanted...
Ikinari Dango
Ikinari Dango (いきなり団子) is a classic sweet from Kumamoto, made by steaming dough filled with sliced sweet potato and sweet red bean paste. The slightly salted, chewy doug...
Akaushi Beef Bowl
Akaushi Beef Bowl (あか牛丼, Akaushi Gyūdon) features Akaushi beef, a celebrated specialty from Kumamoto's Aso region. Raised on ample exercise and high-quality grass, Akaushi b...
Takamori Dengaku
Dengaku (高森田楽, Takamori Dengaku) is a traditional Japanese dish with a history spanning 700 to 800 years, rooted in the culture of Takamori. What makes it unique is the s...
Tamana Ramen
Tamana Ramen (玉名ラーメン, Tamana ramen) hails from Tamana City, located in northern Kumamoto Prefecture with stunning views of the Ariake Sea. While the city is renowned as a ...
Karashi Renkon
Karashi Renkon (からし蓮根, karashi renkon) is a unique dish from Kumamoto Prefecture, cherished for its crisp lotus root texture and the sharp spiciness of karashi miso that ti...
Basashi (Horse Sashimi)
Basashi (馬刺し) is a beloved specialty of Kumamoto, especially popular at traditional horse meat restaurants in the vibrant Kamitori shopping area. Using fresh horse meat from ...
Kumamoto Ramen
Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン, Kumamoto ramen) originated as an evolution of tonkotsu ramen, which was first created in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It made its way through T...
Kujukushima Oyster Rice
Kujukushima Oyster Rice (九十九島かき飯, Kujukushima kakimeshi) features the flavorful goodness of "sea milk"—as oysters are affectionately called due to their high protein and ...
Kanzarashi
Kanzarashi (かんざらし) is a simple yet beloved traditional dish from Shimabara. It features small rice flour dumplings, boiled and then chilled in the region's fresh spring wat...
Obama Champon
Obama Champon (小浜ちゃんぽん, Obama champon) is characterized by its light yet rich broth, crafted from pork bones, chicken stock, seafood, and dried anchovies. The dish fea...
Hatoshi
Hatoshi (ハトシ) is a traditional dish from Nagasaki. It features a savory shrimp paste filling wrapped in bread and deep-fried to golden perfection. Originally brought to Ja...
Goto Udon
Goto Udon (五島うどん, Goto udon) is recognized as one of Japan’s top three udon varieties, alongside Sanuki and Inaniwa udon. These thin noodles are surprisingly firm and re...
Nagasaki Sara Udon
When it comes to Nagasaki's culinary delights, "Champon" often takes the spotlight. However, equally loved by locals, or perhaps even more so, is the noodle dish known as "Sara ...
Turkish Rice
Turkish Rice (トルコライス, Toruko raisu) is a beloved specialty of Nagasaki, featuring a satisfying combination of dry curry (or sometimes pilaf or fried rice), a breaded pork ...
Nagasaki Champon
Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん) is a beloved dish originating in Nagasaki City, celebrated as a representative local cuisine since the Meiji era. This hearty noodle dish is...
Sasebo Burger
Sasebo Burger (佐世保バーガー, Sasebo bāgā) has its origins back in the 1950s when American Navy personnel stationed in Japan introduced burger recipes. Over time, these burgers...
Saga Nori
Saga Nori (佐賀のり, Saga nori) is a special type of seaweed cultivated in the coastal waters of the Ariake Sea. Known for its fragrant aroma, silky texture, and delicate sweetn...
Zaru Tofu
Zaru Tofu (ざる豆腐, zaru tōfu) is a traditional specialty from Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, crafted by the renowned Kawashima Tofu Shop, which has been in operation since the...
Imari Beef
Imari Beef (伊万里牛, Imari gyu) is a premium-grade Saga beef raised in the lush, green natural environment of Imari. Expert farmers, equipped with advanced cattle-rearing techn...
Arakabu (Kasago)
Arakabu (アラカブ, also known as Kasago) is a type of fish found in the waters of the Genkai Sea, off the coast of Kyushu. It is a white-fleshed fish with a rich, smooth texture...
Hiougi Scallops
Hiougi Scallops (ヒオウギ貝) are known for their strikingly colorful shells, which come in vibrant shades of yellow, purple, orange, and red, making them a stunning addition to ...
