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Kusamochi
Kusamochi (草餅, Kusamochi) is a cherished specialty of Kaizu City. This delightful mochi is infused with the natural aroma and flavor of yomogi, a type of Japanese mugwort. ...
Misogi Dango
Misogi Dango (みそぎ団子, Misogi dango) is a traditional confection from Hashima City, Gifu Prefecture. It consists of a delightful combination of soft rice flour dumpling dough...
Mizu-Manju
Mizu-Manju (水まんじゅう, mizu-manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that originated in the late Meiji period in Ogaki, a city famed for its rich underground water and known as...
Mitarashi Dango
Mitarashi Dango (みたらし団子) is a beloved snack enjoyed throughout Gifu Prefecture. These skewered rice dumplings are coated in a sweet soy sauce glaze made with sugar and soy...
Hamo (Pike Conger)
Hamo (ハモ, Pike Conger) is a celebrated specialty of Tokushima Prefecture, boasting one of the highest catch volumes in Japan. Despite its fierce appearance, hamo offers an e...
Handa Somen
Handa Somen (半田そうめん, Handa somen) is a specialty from Tsurugi Town, Handa, a nature-blessed area located in western Tokushima Prefecture. Despite being a small town, it is...
Oda Tofu
Oda Tofu (織田豆腐, Oda tōfu) is a beloved and traditional tofu originating from the former Oda Town in Fukui Prefecture, now part of Echizen Town. It is a staple in Fukui's loc...
Wakasa Guji
Wakasa (present-day Fukui Prefecture) was historically known as "Miketsu-kuni," a region esteemed for providing food to the Imperial Court. This bountiful area is home to the Wa...
Sesame Tofu
Sesame Tofu (ごま豆腐, Goma tofu) is a beloved culinary tradition of Eiheiji, a magnificent and historic Zen temple in Eiheiji Town, Fukui Prefecture. With an 800-year histor...
Mikuni Burger
The Mikuni Burger (三国バーガー, Mikuni Burger) is a carefully created hamburger made using premium local ingredients from Fukui Prefecture. This delicious burger features a ...
Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl
Soy Sauce Katsu Bowl (醤油カツ丼, Shoyu Katsu-don) is a new specialty from the Ono area, featuring a unique soy sauce-based sauce and a generous serving of fresh vegetables. ...
Oboro Kombu
Oboro Kombu (おぼろ昆布) and Tororo Kombu are both types of processed kelp, but the key difference lies in how they are shaved. Tororo Kombu is made by pressing multiple laye...
Goshiki Shells
The "Goshiki Shells (檜扇貝, Hiougigai)" are vibrantly colored scallops featuring hues like yellow, orange, purple, brown, and red. Their name comes from their resemblance to...
Kuzumanju
Kuzumanju (葛まんじゅう, Kuzumanju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that has been made in Obama for generations. It is a simple treat made by wrapping smooth sweet red bean past...
Sake Manju
Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is one of the signature sweets representing Mikuni. Familiar to many locals in Fukui, this traditional Japanese confection has a rich hi...
Botan Nabe
Botan Nabe (ぼたん鍋) is a hearty hot pot dish made by simmering wild boar meat and vegetables in a savory miso-based broth. Its name is said to come from the way the thinly ...
Uchimame (Crushed Dried Soybeans)
In Fukui, the snowy climate once made it difficult to enjoy a varied and rich diet. This inspired creative ways to make the most of harvested ingredients. Uchimame (打豆, Uch...
Momi Wakame
Momi Wakame (もみわかめ) is a traditional natural food made from the finest fresh wakame seaweed harvested from the waters near Tojinbo in Fukui Prefecture. The seaweed is sun-d...
Fried Tofu
Fried Tofu (油揚げ, Aburaage) holds a special place in Fukui Prefecture, which boasts the highest consumption of fried tofu in Japan. In Fukui, where Jodo Shinshu Buddhism fl...
Hana Rakkyo
Hana Rakkyo (花らっきょう, Hana rakkyo) from Mikuni's Sanrihama area in Fukui Prefecture is grown along the scenic sand dunes of the Sea of Japan coastline. The fine, clay-ric...
Kumagawa Kudzu
Kumagawa Kudzu (熊川くず, Kumagawa Kuzu) has long been cherished for its exceptional quality, earning high praise even from the Edo-period scholar Rai Sanyo, who described it in...
Kachiyama Oyaki
Kachiyama Oyaki (勝ち山おやき, Kachiyama oyaki) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished by the people of Katsuyama. This delightful treat features a mugwort-infused rice ca...
