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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...
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...
Jumangoku Manju
Jumangoku Manju (十万石まんじゅう, Jumangoku manju) is the signature confectionery of Fukusaya, a Japanese sweets shop established in 1952 in Gyoda City, Saitama Prefecture. Its...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Atsugi Shirokoro Horumon
Atsugi Shirokoro Horumon (厚木シロコロ・ホルモン) is a delicious dish of grilled pork large intestine. Atsugi City, home to Kanagawa Meat Center, known for its high-volume me...
Sukugarasu Tofu
Sukugarasu Tofu (スクガラス豆腐, Sukugarasu tōfu) is a beloved traditional dish from Okinawa, enjoyed in izakayas and homes alike. Despite its simplicity, it offers a deeply sat...
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...
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...
Shako Rice
Shako Rice (しゃこめし, Shako meshi) features freshly caught mantis shrimp from the coastal waters near Watari, prized for their exceptional freshness. These seasonal delicacies...
Simmered Black Soybeans
Simmered Black Soybeans (黒豆煮, Kuromame-ni) is a traditional dish made using black soybeans primarily grown in the Tanba region, including Kyotanba Town and Nantan City. The h...
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...
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