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Hokkaido
Squid Somen

Squid Somen

Squid Somen (イカそうめん, Ika Somen) is a delicacy made by slicing freshly caught Pacific squid from Hakodate into thin, noodle-like strips and enjoying it with flavored soy sa...

Hokkaido
Ishikari Nabe

Ishikari Nabe

Ishikari Nabe (石狩鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish from Hokkaido, featuring salmon as the star ingredient, seasoned with a rich miso base. This comforting dish combines sal...

Hokkaido
Kushiro Ramen

Kushiro Ramen

Kushiro Ramen (釧路ラーメン, Kushiro ramen) is a beloved local specialty of Kushiro City in Hokkaido. Its signature features are thin, wavy noodles and a gentle, soy sauce-flavo...

Hokkaido
Zangi

Zangi

Zangi (ザンギ) is a beloved chicken dish from Hokkaido, where pieces of chicken are marinated in a flavorful mixture of ginger, soy sauce, and garlic before being deep-fried to ...

Hokkaido
Haskap Berry

Haskap Berry

Haskap berry (ハスカップ, Haskap) is a unique, blue-purple fruit native to Hokkaido. Due to its rarity, it is often referred to as the "phantom fruit." It has been cherished sin...

Hokkaido
Asahikawa Ramen

Asahikawa Ramen

Asahikawa Ramen (旭川ラーメン) is one of Hokkaido's three famous ramen styles. This classic dish features a double broth made from pork bones and seafood, paired with thin, wavy...

Hokkaido
Sapporo Ramen

Sapporo Ramen

Sapporo Ramen (札幌ラーメン, Sapporo ramen) is one of Japan’s iconic ramen dishes, originating from Sapporo, Hokkaido. Known for its rich miso-based soup and springy, curly nood...

Hokkaido
Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan

Genghis Khan (ジンギスカン, Jingisukan) is a beloved local dish from Hokkaido, featuring lamb as the star ingredient. The lamb can be either mutton (meat from mature sheep) or t...

Hokkaido
Matsumae-zuke

Matsumae-zuke

Matsumae-zuke (松前漬け, Matsumae-zuke) is a traditional dish from Hokkaido’s Matsumae region, made using locally harvested kelp. This preserved delicacy combines herring roe...

Wakayama
Kushi Gaki (Strung Persimmons)

Kushi Gaki (Strung Persimmons)

Kushi Gaki (串柿, strung persimmons) has a history that dates back approximately 400 years in Shigo. The dry, cold winds blowing down from the Izumi Mountain Range create ideal ...

Kyoto
Niku Dofu (Simmered Beef and Tofu)

Niku Dofu (Simmered Beef and Tofu)

Niku Dofu (肉豆腐, simmered beef and tofu) is a simple yet hearty dish made by simmering beef, tofu, and green onions together. It often features Kujo Negi (九条ねぎ, Kujo green...

Yamagata
Hiyashi ramen

Hiyashi ramen

It was born to survive the hot summer in Yamagata. It is a cold ramen that originated in Yamagata City. As its name suggests, it is cold ramen, and both soup and noodles are co...

Iwate
Iwate Kaisendon

Iwate Kaisendon

Mainly saury and bonito are caught, and aquaculture is popular, and sea urchin, seaweed, oysters, scallops, and sea chilled fish are the main ones. Sanriku seafood is famous thr...

Yamanashi
Seisenryo Soft Serve

Seisenryo Soft Serve

Seisenryo Soft Serve has become so famous that it’s synonymous with soft serve itself. This beloved treat is from the Seisenryo Jersey Hut in Yamanashi Prefecture. Made with ...