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Fried Gurukun
Fried Gurukun (グルクンの唐揚げ, Gurukun no Karaage) is a beloved traditional dish of Okinawa, made using Gurukun, the prefectural fish of Okinawa, also known as "Takasago" in J...
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken
When it comes to Matsusaka City in Mie Prefecture, the world-famous Matsusaka beef naturally comes to mind. However, “Matsusaka Grilled Chicken” (松阪鶏焼き肉, Matsusaka toriyak...
Braised Skate
Braised Skate (カスベの煮付け, Kasube no Nitsuke) is a traditional winter dish often prepared in households. The word "Kasube" is a local Hokkaido term for "skate," a type of ca...
Harako Meshi
Harako Meshi (はらこ飯, Harako Meshi) is a beloved autumn specialty from Watari Town in Miyagi Prefecture. This dish consists of rice cooked in savory salmon broth, topped gener...
Deep-Fried Mehikari
Deep-Fried Mehikari (めひかりの唐揚げ, Mehikari no karaage) features Mehikari, a small fish measuring 5 to 15 cm, caught at depths of around 300 meters off the coast of Nobeoka ...
Holland-yaki
Holland-yaki (オランダ焼, Holland-yaki) is a unique local specialty that originated in Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. At first glance, it might resemble desserts like Obanyaki o...
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...
Zunda Mochi
Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling young green soybeans (edamame) before they mature into regular...
Hyuganatsu
Hyuganatsu (日向夏, Hyuganatsu) is a citrus fruit native to Miyazaki Prefecture, which boasts the highest production of this specialty fruit in Japan. This unique citrus was ini...
Kanto Oden
Oden, a beloved Japanese hot pot dish, is referred to differently depending on the region. In the Kansai area, it is often called "Kanto-ni" or "Kanto-daki," signifying its orig...
Coconut Crab
The Coconut Crab (ヤシガニ, Yashigani) is one of the largest land-dwelling hermit crabs in the world and can be found in select areas of Okinawa, particularly around Miyako Isla...
Tsushima Tonchan
Tsushima Tonchan (対馬とんちゃん, Tsushima tonchan) is a flavorful dish made by grilling pork marinated in a sweet and savory barbecue sauce, alongside vegetables like cabbage a...
Mimiga
Mimiga (ミミガー, Mimiga) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, made from pig’s ears. Known for its unique, crunchy texture, the dish gets its name from the Okinawan word for ...
Tenri Ramen
Tenri Ramen (天理ラーメン, Tenri ramen) is a beloved local ramen dish that originated in Tenri City, Nara Prefecture. This ramen features a soy sauce-based broth made from a ...
Jabara Citrus
Jabara Citrus (じゃばら, Jabara) is a rare and unique citrus fruit that was once found growing wild on a single tree in Kitayama Village, Wakayama Prefecture. Its standout fe...
Chanko Nabe
Ryogoku, known as the heart of sumo wrestling, is home to the famed Ryogoku Kokugikan arena and is revered as the sacred ground of Chanko Nabe (ちゃんこ鍋). Chanko Nabe (Chan...
Sanzoku-yaki
Sanzoku-yaki (山賊焼き, Sanzoku-yaki) is a beloved soul food of the people of Nagano, particularly in the Chushin region encompassing Shiojiri and Matsumoto. This flavorful d...
Akaten
Akaten (赤天, Akaten) is a soul food of Hamada City and one of Shimane Prefecture's iconic specialties, originally developed during the post-war era of food shortages. Its vi...
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