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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...
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...
Beef Bone Ramen
Beef Bone Ramen (牛骨ラーメン, Gyūkotsu Rāmen) is a rare local specialty from Tottori Prefecture, renowned for its unique broth made from beef bones. This traditional dish, cher...
Yanagawa Hot Pot
Yanagawa Hot Pot (柳川鍋, Yanagawa nabe) is a traditional hot pot dish from the Edo period, featuring loach fish as its star ingredient. Similar to "Dozeu Nabe," another loac...
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...
Seared Seki Horse Mackerel & Seki Mackerel Sashimi
Seki Horse Mackerel and Seki Mackerel (関アジ・関サバ, Seki Aji & Seki Saba) are premium fish caught in the Bungo Channel, off the coast of Saganoseki, Oita Prefecture. These de...
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 ...
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...
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...
Hiyashi ramen
It was born to survive the hot summer in Yamagata. It is a cold ramen that originated in Yamagata City. As its name suggests, it is cold ramen, and both soup and noodles are co...
Shinshu Salmon
Shinshu Salmon (信州サーモン, Shinshu saamon) is a unique breed created by crossbreeding rainbow trout and brown trout, combining the best traits of both species. Its delicate, ...
Kawara Soba
Kawara Soba (瓦そば, Kawara soba) is a distinct local dish that originated in Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring town in Shimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This vibrant creation ...
Mizu-Manju
Mizu-Manju (水まんじゅう, mizu-manju) is a traditional Japanese sweet that originated in the late Meiji period in Ogaki, a city famed for its rich underground water and known as...
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...
Honetsuki Dori (Bone-in Chicken)
Honetsuki Dori (骨付鶏, Bone-in Chicken) is a famous local dish from Marugame City in Kagawa Prefecture, made by roasting a whole bone-in chicken thigh to perfection. Inspired b...
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...
