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Fukui
Fukui Ume (Fukui Plums)

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....

Fukui
Ruby of Echizen

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" ...

Fukui
Wakasa Beef

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...

Fukui
Wakasa Karei

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...

Toyama
Firefly Squid Dishes

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...

Toyama
Firefly Squid with Vinegar Miso

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...

Toyama
White Shrimp Burger

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." ...

Toyama
Shiroebi Don

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 (...

Toyama
Saiku Kamaboko

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 ...

Toyama
Kamaboko (Fish Cake)

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...

Toyama
Kureha Pear

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,...

Toyama
Kombu-Jime

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...

Toyama
Kurobe Dam Curry

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...

Toyama
Deep-Seawater Purified Oysters

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...

Toyama
Kabura-zushi

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 ...

Toyama
Red Snow Crab Dishes

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
Toyama Dried Persimmons

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...

Toyama
Oiwa Somen

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 ...

Toyama
Tara-jiru (Cod Soup)

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...

Yamanashi
Nama Yuba (Fresh Soy Milk Skin)

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 ...

Shiga
Amenoio Rice

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...

Shiga
Detchi Yokan

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...

Shiga
Grilled Mackerel Somen

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...

Shiga
Ibuki Soba

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...