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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...
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 ...
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...
Nara Zuke
Nara Zuke (奈良漬, Nara zuke) is a traditional fermented delicacy that originated in Japan’s ancient capital, Nara. Developed during the Heijō-kyō period as a preserved food, th...
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...
Gokabo
Gokabo (五家宝) is a simple yet nostalgic sweet, characterized by the toasty aroma of roasted soybean flour (kinako). Alongside Soka Senbei rice crackers and Kawagoe’s sweet pot...
Green Papaya
Green Papaya (青パパイヤ, Aopapaiya) is the unripe fruit of the papaya plant, commonly enjoyed in Okinawa and Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its vibrant green skin and crisp t...
Hachioji Ramen
Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated for its simple yet unique charm. This dish features a clear...
Matsumae-zuke
Matsumae-zuke (松前漬け, Matsumae-zuke) is a traditional dish from Hokkaido’s Matsumae region, made using locally harvested kelp. This preserved delicacy combines herring roe...
Hoba Miso
In the Hida region, dried magnolia leaves that fall in autumn have long been collected and used as cooking tools. The magnolia tree is a large deciduous tree with broad leave...
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...
Soki Soba
Soki Soba (ソーキそば, Soki soba) is a traditional dish from Okinawa, featuring Okinawa soba noodles topped with sweet and savory braised pork ribs (soki). The soki is slow-cook...
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...
Kobe Croquette
Kobe Croquette (神戸コロッケ, Kobe Korokke) is the delicately crafted croquette that originated in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. Made with premium potatoes and carefully selected...
Miki Monaka
Miki Monaka (美貴もなか) features a light and crisp outer shell filled generously with sweet red bean paste made from premium adzuki beans. The filling has just the right amount...
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 ...
Kurobuta Tonkatsu
Kurobuta Tonkatsu (黒豚とんかつ, Kurobuta tonkatsu) showcases the rich heritage of Kagoshima’s prized Kurobuta pork, a breed with a history spanning 400 years. Raised amid the l...
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