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Hyogo
Ikano-go no Kugini

Ikano-go no Kugini

Ikano-go no Kugini (いかなごのくぎ煮) is a traditional dish from Hyogo Prefecture, made by simmering freshly caught baby sand lance fish in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, sug...

Hyogo
Sobameshi

Sobameshi

Sobameshi (そばめし) is a unique dish originating from Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture. It combines finely chopped stir-fried noodles (yakisoba) and rice, cooked together on a hot griddl...

Hyogo
Kobe Beef Steak

Kobe Beef Steak

Kobe Beef (神戸牛, Kobe gyu) is a renowned brand of beef derived from Tajima cattle, a breed of Japanese Black cattle raised in Hyogo Prefecture. Only meat that meets strict qua...

Hyogo
Ibonoito

Ibonoito

Ibonoito (揖保乃糸, Ibonoito) is a proud specialty from the Banshu region along the Ibo River in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture. It is recognized as one of Japan's to...

Hyogo
Akashiyaki

Akashiyaki

Akashiyaki (明石焼き) is a beloved traditional dish from Akashi City in Hyogo Prefecture. This light snack is made from eggs, “ukiko” (a type of starch flour), wheat flour, and ...

Osaka
Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe

Hari Hari Nabe (ハリハリ鍋, Hari hari nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish made with whale meat and mizuna greens, originating from Tokukiya, a restaurant once located in Osaka’s...

Osaka
Takoyaki

Takoyaki

Takoyaki (たこ焼き) is a popular Japanese snack made by mixing wheat flour with water, then adding bite-sized pieces of octopus, chopped green onions, pickled ginger, and other ...

Osaka
Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き, Okonomiyaki) is a savory Japanese pancake made with a batter of wheat flour mixed with water, cooked on a hot iron griddle. It includes a variety of ing...

Osaka
Modern Yaki

Modern Yaki

Modern Yaki (モダン焼, Modern yaki) is a style of Kansai okonomiyaki that includes fried noodles mixed into the batter. While Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki also incorporates no...

Osaka
Pork Bun

Pork Bun

In the Kansai region of Japan, the term "meat" usually refers to beef. This is why what is commonly known as "Nikuman" (steamed meat buns) elsewhere is famously called "Butaman"...

Osaka
Chiritori Hot Pot

Chiritori Hot Pot

Chiritori Hot Pot (ちりとり鍋, Chiritori nabe) is a unique hot pot dish traditionally prepared using a shallow, square-shaped pan that resembles a dustpan. Originating from Osak...

Osaka
Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)

Grilled Hormone (Horumon-yaki)

Grilled Hormone (ホルモン焼き, Horumon-yaki) gets its name from the Japanese word “horu,” meaning “discard,” referring to the use of intestines and other offal initially seen as...

Osaka
Kasu Udon

Kasu Udon

Kasu Udon (かすうどん, Kasu udon) is a hearty bowl of udon topped with crispy fried beef trimmings known as "abura kasu." The abura kasu has a delightfully crispy texture on ...

Osaka
Dote-yaki

Dote-yaki

Dote-yaki (どて焼き) is a slow-simmered dish made with beef tendon cooked in a rich broth of miso and mirin. Alongside kushikatsu skewers, it has become a staple of Osaka’s icon...

Osaka
Negiyaki

Negiyaki

Negiyaki (ねぎ焼き, Negiyaki) is a Kansai-style savory pancake similar to Okonomiyaki. Made by mixing a generous amount of green onions into a batter of dissolved flour, it i...

Osaka
Ikayaki

Ikayaki

Ikayaki (イカ焼き, Ikayaki) from Osaka isn’t a simple grilled squid, but rather one of the city’s favorite flour-based dishes known as "konamono." This unique treat is made b...

Mie
Whole Dried Pacific Saury

Whole Dried Pacific Saury

Whole Dried Pacific Saury (さんまの丸干し, Sanma no Maruboshi) is a specialty of Higashikishu in Mie Prefecture. Known as "Sun-Dried Saury," this traditional dish carries the de...

Mie
Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki

Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki

Matsusaka Beef Sukiyaki (松阪牛 すき焼き) showcases Matsusaka beef, a world-renowned wagyu from Mie Prefecture celebrated for its rich flavor and natural sweetness. When cooked,...

Mie
Mie Grilled Eel

Mie Grilled Eel

Mie Grilled Eel (三重うなぎ, Mie unagi) is a delicacy loved throughout the Kansai region, with the city of Tsu being a hotspot for top-notch eel restaurants. Tsu has even bee...

Mie
Uramura Oysters

Uramura Oysters

Uramura Oysters (浦村かき, Uramura kaki) are cultivated in the calm waters of Namaura Bay, located in Uramura Town, Toba City, Mie Prefecture. Nestled near a river mouth, Nam...

Mie
Iga Beef Steak

Iga Beef Steak

Iga Beef (伊賀牛, Iga gyu) is a prestigious cattle breed raised in the Iga region of Mie Prefecture. Classified as Japanese Black Wagyu, it is also regarded as the foundation br...

Mie
Matoya Oysters

Matoya Oysters

Matoya Oysters (的矢牡蠣, Matoya kaki) are cultivated in Matoya Bay, located in Shima City, Mie Prefecture. Thanks to the area's abundant natural resources and the nutrient-rich...

Mie
Tekone Sushi

Tekone Sushi

Tekone Sushi (てこね寿司) is a traditional local dish from the Ise-Shima region, cherished by fishermen and locals for generations. This delicious version of chirashi sushi f...

Mie
Matsusaka Beef

Matsusaka Beef

Matsusaka Beef (松阪牛, Matsusaka-gyu) is a renowned brand of premium wagyu, loved for its exceptional quality. Among Black Wagyu breeds, Matsusaka Beef stands out for its hi...