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Okayama
Tamano On-Tama Meshi

Tamano On-Tama Meshi

Tamano On-Tama Meshi (たまの温玉めし) is a delightful fried rice dish featuring fluffy eel sourced from the Seto Inland Sea and mixed-grain rice grown in Tamano City. Seasoned w...

Okayama
Dried Beef

Dried Beef

Dried Beef (干し肉, Hoshiniku) is a traditional food passed down in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Okayama is known as the birthplace of Japan's oldest wagyu cattle, with a l...

Okayama
Beef Mochi Bowl

Beef Mochi Bowl

The Beef Mochi Bowl (牛餅丼, Gyumochidon) replaces the rice in a traditional gyudon (beef bowl) with soft and delicious mochi made from Shinjo Village's famous "Himenomochi" ric...

Okayama
Kagami Countryside Curry

Kagami Countryside Curry

Kagami Countryside Curry (かがみの田舎カレー) is a delightful local specialty featuring large pieces of chicken, potatoes, konjac, and other locally-sourced ingredients. It’s to...

Okayama
Meiji Gobo Burger

Meiji Gobo Burger

The Meiji Gobo Burger is a unique creation made with an abundant use of "Meiji Gobo," a specialty of Ibara City. This burger stands out for its satisfyingly crisp texture and th...

Okayama
Nikogori

Nikogori

Nikogori (煮こごり) is a traditional dish from Tsuyama, made by simmering beef tendon, Achilles tendon, and oxtail over low heat until they turn into a savory broth, which is th...

Okayama
Shinjō Himekko Zoni

Shinjō Himekko Zoni

Shinjō Himekko Zoni (新庄ひめっ子雑煮) is a soy sauce-based zoni soup, made with premium-quality "Hime no Mochi" rice cakes produced from certified high-grade rice grown in Shin...

Okayama
Sailor’s Jabujabu

Sailor’s Jabujabu

Sailor’s Jabujabu (水夫のじゃぶじゃぶ) is a local dish from the Ushimado area, believed to have originated as a meal for ship captains long ago. This warming dish features mince...

Okayama
Misaki Tamago Kake Gohan

Misaki Tamago Kake Gohan

Misaki Tamago Kake Gohan (美咲たまごかけごはん) is a dish that highlights the best of Misaki Town’s local ingredients. It features freshly laid eggs from one of the largest poul...

Okayama
Yubeshi

Yubeshi

Yubeshi (ゆべし) is a traditional mochi-based confection made with the aromatic yuzu citrus from the local area. Originating in the Edo period, it is said that the ancestors of ...

Okayama
Chiya Beef

Chiya Beef

Chiya Beef (千屋牛, Chiya gyu) is a breed of Japanese Black cattle that traces its lineage to the oldest "tsuru-ushi" (vine cattle) in Japan, originating in Niimi City. Renowned...

Okayama
Bizen Curry

Bizen Curry

Bizen Curry (備前カレー) is a delightful dish from Bizen City in Okayama Prefecture, made with an abundance of fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and seafood. What makes i...

Okayama
Sozuri Nabe

Sozuri Nabe

Sozuri Nabe (そずり鍋, Sozuri nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish cherished for generations in Tsuyama City, Okayama Prefecture. Its hallmark ingredient is "sozuri meat," which ...

Okayama
Okayama Demi-Katsu Don

Okayama Demi-Katsu Don

Okayama Demi-Katsu Don (おかやまデミカツ丼) is a beloved local rice bowl specialty from Okayama. It features freshly fried, perfectly crispy pork cutlets topped with a hot and v...

Okayama
Octopus Rice

Octopus Rice

Okayama Prefecture is one of Japan’s leading octopus-producing regions. The octopus caught near the Shimotsui area of Kurashiki City, known for its swift currents in the Seto In...

Okayama
Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)

Ebi Meshi (Shrimp Fried Rice)

Ebi Meshi (えびめし, shrimp fried rice) is a distinctive dish made with fried rice coated in a rich, savory sauce blending caramel sauce, ketchup, and aromatic spices. Origin...

Gunma
Gyuten

Gyuten

Gyuten (ぎゅうてん, Gyuten) is a beloved local dish from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture, a region well-known for its thriving wheat production. Originally enjoyed as a substi...

Gunma
Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki

Sukiyaki (すき焼き, Sukiyaki) allows you to enjoy the best of Gunma Prefecture’s renowned agricultural and livestock products. Gunma boasts a rich variety of local specialtie...

Gunma
Yuzu Maki

Yuzu Maki

Yuzu Maki (ゆず巻き) is a traditional dish born from the unique culture of Gunma Prefecture's dry winter climate, shaped by the strong, dry "karakkaze" winds that blow down from...

Kagawa
Soft Serve Ice Cream

Soft Serve Ice Cream

Soft serve ice cream (ソフトクリーム, sofutokuriimu) in Kagawa Prefecture comes in an astonishing array of flavors. From colorful treats topped with local sweets to unexpected c...

Kagawa
Kobara Beniwase Mandarin

Kobara Beniwase Mandarin

The Kobara Beniwase Mandarin (小原紅早生, Kobara Beniwase) is a unique variety originating in Kagawa Prefecture. It was developed as a natural mutation of the "Miyagawa Wase" va...

Kagawa
Wasanbon

Wasanbon

Wasanbon (和三盆) is a premium, hand-crafted sugar from the Sanuki region, made from sugarcane grown in a small, specialized area. This sugarcane, nurtured in the warm, low-rain...

Kagawa
Shodoshima Somen

Shodoshima Somen

Shodoshima Somen (小豆島素麺) is one of Japan's top three somen noodles, celebrated for its unique flavor, texture, and firm bite. The traditional hand-stretching method, pas...

Kagawa
Kamatama Udon

Kamatama Udon

Kamatama Udon (釜玉うどん, Kamadama udon) is a popular variation of Sanuki udon, the famous noodle dish from Kagawa Prefecture. This dish features freshly boiled udon noodles...