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No.1
Braised Skate

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...

No.2
Matsusaka Grilled Chicken

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...

No.3
Fried Gurukun

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...

No.4
Deep-Fried Mehikari

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 ...

No.5
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...

No.6
Yobuko Ika Sashimi

Yobuko Ika Sashimi

Yobuko Ika Sashimi (呼子いかの活きづくり, Yobuko ika no ikizukuri) is a signature dish of Yobuko Town in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture, often enjoyed alongside the famous Yobuko...

No.7
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 ...

No.8
Gokabo

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...

No.9
Tsukishima Monjayaki

Tsukishima Monjayaki

Tsukishima Monjayaki (月島もんじゃ, Monjayaki) is a unique dish with an interesting origin: its name is said to come from writing characters with the batter on a hot griddle (“m...

No.10
Gyoda Fry

Gyoda Fry

Gyoda Fry (行田フライ, Gyoda furai) is a beloved regional dish originating from Gyoda City in Saitama Prefecture. Despite its name, it’s not a fried dish but rather a savory pan...

No.11
Hokkimeshi

Hokkimeshi

Hokkigai (ホッキ貝, North Pacific surf clam), officially known as ubugai, is a large bivalve mollusk. With its impressive size and exquisite taste, it has earned the nickname "K...

No.12
Soki Soba

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...

No.13
Harako Meshi

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...

No.14
Green Papaya

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...

No.15
Coconut Crab

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...

No.16
Kabosu

Kabosu

Kabosu (かぼす, Kabosu) is a citrus fruit that is believed to have been first cultivated in Usuki City during the Edo period. Today, areas like Usuki, Taketa, and Bungo-Ono are ...

No.17
Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)

Kamenote (Gooseneck Barnacles)

Kamenote (カメノテ, Gooseneck Barnacles) is a unique seafood delicacy enjoyed in coastal regions like Saga Prefecture. This crustacean gets its name from its peculiar appearance...

No.18
Japanese Halfbeak Sashimi

Japanese Halfbeak Sashimi

Japanese Halfbeak Sashimi (さより刺身, Sayori sashimi) highlights the exquisite flavors of Ishikawa Prefecture, one of the leading regions in Japan for sayori catches. The pe...

No.19
Dote-yaki

Dote-yaki

Dote-yaki (どて焼き) is a slow-simmered dish made with beef tendon cooked in a rich broth of miso and mirin. Alongside kushikatsu skewers, it has become a staple of Osaka’s icon...

No.20
Chinsuko

Chinsuko

Chinsuko (ちんすこう) is a baked confectionery made primarily from flour, lard, and sugar. Originally a luxurious treat enjoyed by the royal court during the Ryukyu Kingdom e...