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Jibuni
Jibuni (治部煮) is a beloved traditional dish from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, part of the renowned Kaga cuisine. This dish features duck meat coated with buckwheat or w...
Kanazawa Curry
Kanazawa Curry (金沢カレー) is a distinctive style of curry rice originating from Kanazawa City in Ishikawa Prefecture. This unique dish features a thick, rich curry sauce, a...
Toyama Winter Yellowtail
The winter yellowtail, known as "kan-buri" (寒ブリ), refers to yellowtail caught during the cold season. Among them, the rich and fatty "Himi Winter Yellowtail" from the waters ...
White Shrimp Tempura
White Shrimp Tempura (白えびの天ぷら, Shiro Ebi no Tempura) is a cherished treat in the local area, where white shrimp are also sold fresh. These freshly caught shrimp have a de...
Toyama Seafood Donburi
Toyama Seafood Donburi (富山 海鮮丼, Toyama kaisen-don) is a delicious way to experience the fresh seafood of Toyama Prefecture, known for its rich natural environment. Home ...
Tororo Kombu Rice Ball
Toyama Prefecture holds the top spot in Japan for household consumption of kombu (kelp), earning it the nickname "Kombu Prefecture." Among its many kombu-based dishes, the class...
Kaki no Ha Sushi
Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kaki no Ha Sushi) is a beloved local specialty of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi features gently seasoned rice topped with a slice of mackerel, c...
Masu no Sushi
Masu no Sushi (ますのすし, masu sushi) is a regional specialty of Toyama Prefecture, widely recognized as a popular ekiben, or train station bento box. This pressed sushi fea...
Himi Udon
Himi Udon (氷見うどん, Himi udon) is a traditional dish originating from the Himi area in Toyama Prefecture and is considered one of Japan’s "Three Great Udon" varieties, alongs...
Toyama Black Ramen
Toyama Black Ramen (富山ブラックラーメン, Toyama burakku rāmen) is a unique local ramen dish that originated in central Toyama City, Toyama Prefecture. Originally created to ...
Wappa Meshi
Wappa Meshi (わっぱ飯) is a traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture. The name "wappa" refers to a lunch box made of thin, curved cedar wood. This dish is prepared by placing...
Namban Shrimp
Namban Shrimp (南蛮エビ, Namban ebi), also known as Amaebi, are locally called this in Niigata because their color and shape resemble red chili peppers. The tender, sweet flesh ...
Poppo Yaki
Poppo Yaki (ぽっぽ焼き, Poppo yaki) is a beloved and nostalgic treat known by everyone in the Kaetsu region of Niigata Prefecture. This delightful snack features a soft and c...
Mokuzugani Crab
Mokuzugani Crab (モクズガニ, Mokuzugani) thrives in the pristine streams of the Chūetsu region in Niigata Prefecture, an area surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes. The cle...
Noppei-Jiru Soup
Noppei-Jiru Soup (のっぺい汁, Noppei-jiru) is a classic simmered dish made with root vegetables, chicken, konjac, and other ingredients, with a thick texture added by taro. It h...
Saba Sandwich
The Saba Sandwich (サバサンド, Saba Sand) is a beloved local specialty of Kashiwazaki City in Niigata Prefecture. This culinary delight is a reimagining of a Turkish classic, ta...
Kurumafu
Kurumafu (車麩, Kurumafu), a traditional comfort food from Niigata, has been loved as a "taste of home" for generations. Made from wheat flour and free from any additives, it is...
Tai Chazuke
Tai Chazuke (鯛茶漬け, Tai chazuke) is a delightful local rice bowl dish from Kashiwazaki, a region renowned for its premium sea bream from the Sea of Japan. This dish featur...
Hegi Soba
Hegi Soba (へぎそば, Hegi soba) is a cherished traditional dish from Niigata Prefecture, particularly beloved in the Uonuma region. This unique soba features funori, a type of s...
Sanzoku-yaki
Sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き, Sanzoku-yaki) is a beloved soul food of the people of Nagano, particularly in the Chushin region encompassing Shiojiri and Matsumoto. This flavorful d...
Oyaki
Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough from wheat or buckwheat flour mixed with water, rolling it thi...
