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Etajima Special "Soybean Udon"
Soybean Udon (大豆うどん, Daizu Udon) is a unique dish from Etajima City, where soybean cultivation has thrived for generations due to low rainfall. This handmade udon served...
Hiroshima Tsukemen
Hiroshima Tsukemen (広島つけ麺) traces its roots back to 1954 when Mr. Shingu, inspired by flavors from China, opened a Chinese restaurant called Shinkae-en in Hiroshima City. A...
Hiroshima Ramen
Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン, Hiroshima ramen) features a rich yet light soy sauce-based broth, made by simmering pork bones, chicken bones, and vegetables until cloudy. Despit...
Soupless Dan Dan Noodles
In Japan, Dan Dan Noodles are typically served in a rich soup, but in Sichuan Province, China—the birthplace of Dan Dan Noodles—the traditional style is soupless. Sichuan cuisin...
Onomichi Ramen
Onomichi Ramen (尾道ラーメン, Onomichi rāmen) features a soy sauce-based broth enhanced with flavorful pork back fat. The soup, made with a blend of chicken stock and seafood da...
Hiruzen Okowa
Hiruzen Okowa (蒜山おこわ, Hiruzen okowa) is a traditional dish from the Hiruzen region in northern Maniwa City, Okayama Prefecture. This hearty dish is a staple at local festiv...
Hiruzen Yakisoba
Hiruzen Yakisoba (ひるぜん焼そば, Hiruzen yakisoba) is a local specialty that uses chicken (known as *kashiwa*) and a sweet and savory miso-based sauce. It's said that this u...
Yellow Chive Bara Sushi
Yellow Chive Bara Sushi (黄ニラばらずし, Kiniro Bara Sushi) is a delightful variation of the traditional bara sushi, replacing the usual shredded egg topping with Okayama's spec...
Okayama Barazushi
Okayama Barazushi (岡山ばらずし, Okayama barazushi) is a colorful sushi dish topped with fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea and seasonal vegetables. Its origins date back...
Pickled Mamakari
Pickled Mamakari (ままかり酢漬け, Mamakarizuzuke) is a traditional dish and a local specialty of Okayama Prefecture. The name "Mamakari" comes from a saying that this dish is so...
Tsuyama Horumon Udon
Tsuyama Horumon Udon (津山ホルモンうどん, Tsuyama Horumon Udon) is a beloved local dish packed with fresh mixed offal. In the Tsuyama region, known as a historic hub for cattle ...
Kasaoka Ramen
Kasaoka Ramen (笠岡ラーメン, Kasaoka ramen) is a famous local ramen that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. This unique ramen is distinguished by its soy sauce-b...
Bukkake Udon
Bukkake Udon (ぶっかけうどん, Bukkake udon) is widely known as one of Kagawa’s famous dishes, but interestingly, its origins trace back to the city of Kurashiki in Okayama Prefe...
Okayama Ramen
Okayama Ramen (岡山ラーメン, Okayama ramen) refers to a style of ramen that developed primarily in Okayama City. Its origins trace back to the post-World War II era, when ram...
Wakayama Whale Cuisine
Wakayama's Taiji Town in Higashimuro District is known as the birthplace of whaling in Japan. Whale meat, due to strict government regulations and limited permitted catches, is ...
Kumano Beef
Kumano Beef (熊野牛, Kumano gyu) traces its origins back to the Heian period when pack oxen were brought from Kyoto to the Kumano region. Over the years, these cattle were tradi...
Shirasu Don
Shirasu Don (しらす丼, Shirasu don) is a beloved dish from Yuasa Town in Wakayama Prefecture, a place known for being one of Japan's leading regions in shirasu (whitebait) catch...
Plum Udon
Plum Udon (梅うどん, Ume udon) is a local specialty of Wakayama Prefecture, known for its delicate pale pink color, achieved by kneading Kishu-grown plums into the dough. This d...
Mehari Sushi
Mehari Sushi (めはり寿司) is a traditional dish from the Kumano region, which spans across Wakayama and Mie Prefectures, as well as the Yoshino region in Nara Prefecture. It ...
Kue Hot Pot
Kue Hot Pot (クエ鍋, Kue nabe) features the prized Kue fish, a rare and luxurious seafood cultivated in Wakayama Prefecture. Known for its delicate flavor, gelatinous skin, and ...
Wakayama Ramen
Wakayama Ramen (和歌山ラーメン, Wakayama ramen) has become one of the signature tastes of Wakayama Prefecture, often referred to locally as "chūka soba" (Chinese-style noodles)....
Kaki no Ha Sushi
Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉すし, Kaki no ha sushi) is a traditional delicacy from Nara. It features bite-sized portions of vinegared rice topped with slices of mackerel or salmon, ...
Yamato Tea Porridge
Yamato Tea Porridge (大和の茶粥, Yamato no chakayu) is a traditional dish affectionately known as "okaisan" in Nara. It is a simple yet comforting recipe made by steeping roa...
Yoshino Kuzumochi
Yoshino Kuzumochi (吉野の葛餅, Yoshino kuzumochi) is a traditional specialty that recreates the taste of kuzu mochi once enjoyed in the old households near Yoshino Mountain. Ca...
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