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Fukui Ume (Fukui Plums)
The history of cultivating Fukui ume (福井梅, Fukui plums) dates back centuries, with its origins said to trace back to the early Edo period (1830–1844) in the Wakasa Town area....
Ruby of Echizen
"Ruby of Echizen" (越のルビー, Koshino Ruby) is a premium brand of medium-sized tomatoes grown exclusively in Fukui Prefecture, Japan. The variety known as "Ruby of Echizen" ...
Wakasa Beef
Wakasa Beef (若狭牛, Wakasa gyu) is a top-grade wagyu beef, carefully selected under stringent standards from Japanese Black cattle lovingly raised by dedicated farmers in the b...
Wakasa Karei
Wakasa Karei (若狭がれい) refers to dried willow flounder fish (Yanagimushi Garei) caught in the nutrient-rich waters of Wakasa Bay. Located where warm and cold ocean current...
Firefly Squid Dishes
Firefly squid (ホタルイカ, Hotaru ika) typically dwell in deep waters, but every year around March, they gather along the shores of Toyama Bay to spawn, becoming freshly availab...
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso (ほたるいかの酢味噌和え, Hotaru-ika no Sumiso Ae) is a quintessential spring dish from Toyama Prefecture. Firefly squid typically live in deep...
White Shrimp Burger
The White Shrimp (白エビ, Shiroebi), a renowned seafood delicacy from Toyama Prefecture, is recognized alongside Firefly Squid and Yellowtail as one of "Toyama's prized fish." ...
Shiroebi Don
Shiroebi Don (白エビ丼, Shiroebi don) is a specialty dish from Toyama, showcasing shiroebi, one of the prized treasures of the sea alongside hotaruika (firefly squid) and buri (...
Saiku Kamaboko
One of Toyama's standout specialties is "Saiku Kamaboko (細工かまぼこ)", an intricately crafted version of traditional fish paste cakes. These are skillfully shaped and colored ...
Kamaboko (Fish Cake)
Kamaboko (かまぼこ, fish cake) from Toyama Prefecture is widely recognized for its unique "Uzumaki Kamaboko" varieties, characterized by their spiraling shapes and colors that e...
Kureha Pear
The Kureha Pear (呉羽梨, Kureha nashi) is a premium brand of pears grown in the Kureha district, representing the best of Toyama Prefecture's produce. Unlike most pear farms,...
Kombu-Jime
Kombu-Jime (昆布締め, kombu jime) is a dish that originated in the Edo period, combining kombu seaweed from Hokkaido, transported by merchant ships, with fish caught in Toyama B...
Kurobe Dam Curry
Kurobe Dam Curry (黒部ダムカレー, Kurobe damu kare) is a curry rice dish inspired by the iconic Kurobe Dam, a famous tourist destination in Toyama Prefecture. During the cons...
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters (深層水仕込カキ, Shinsou-sui Shikomi Kaki) are oysters purified and cultivated for over 24 hours using the Nyūzen deep-seawater, drawn from a dept...
Kabura-zushi
Kabura-zushi (かぶら寿し) is a type of fermented sushi made with salted turnips that are carefully sliced and stuffed with fish such as yellowtail (buri), then fermented slowly ...
Red Snow Crab Dishes
Red Snow Crab (紅ズワイガニ, Beni Zuwai Gani) is a prized delicacy found in the depths of Toyama Bay, around 1,000 meters below the surface. This exquisite crab is unique to ...
Toyama Dried Persimmons
Toyama Dried Persimmons (富山干柿, Toyama Hoshigaki) are a traditional delicacy made from a unique variety of persimmons grown in the former Fukumi and Johana towns of Toyama Pr...
Oiwa Somen
Oiwa Somen (大岩そうめん, Oiwa somen) dates back to the Muromachi period and was once considered a luxury delicacy, enjoyed exclusively in the imperial court or temples. Its ...
Tara-jiru (Cod Soup)
Tara-jiru (たら汁, Cod Soup) is a traditional soup dish originating from Asahi Town, a picturesque area blessed with the North Alps and the scenic Jade Coast. This hearty dis...
Nama Yuba (Fresh Soy Milk Skin)
Nama Yuba (生湯葉, fresh soy milk skin) is made by boiling and crushing soybeans to produce soy milk, then simmering the soy milk to create a delicate film on its surface. This ...
Amenoio Rice
Amenoio Rice (アメノイオご飯, Masu-meshi) is a traditional mixed rice dish featuring the Biwa trout, a unique species native to Lake Biwa that spawns in the autumn season. The d...
Detchi Yokan
Detchi Yokan (丁稚羊羹, Detchi youkan) is a traditional specialty from Shiga Prefecture. This unique type of yokan, a steamed bean jelly, is made by blending sweetened azuki bea...
Grilled Mackerel Somen
Grilled Mackerel Somen (焼鯖そうめん, Yaki Saba Soumen) is a traditional dish from the Kohoku region of Shiga Prefecture, enjoyed throughout the area. This unique dish featur...
Ibuki Soba
Ibuki Soba (伊吹そば, Ibuki soba) originates from the Ibuki region, known as the birthplace of soba cultivation in Japan. Blessed with a cool, high-altitude climate perfect f...