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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
Hamo (Pike Conger)
Hamo (ハモ, Pike Conger) is a celebrated specialty of Tokushima Prefecture, boasting one of the highest catch volumes in Japan. Despite its fierce appearance, hamo offers an e...
Narita's Unagi Cuisine
Narita's Omotesando Street, near the historic Naritasan Shinshoji Temple, is a rare "eel town" with a high concentration of unagi specialty restaurants. Many of these establi...
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...
Kirazu Mochi
Kirazu Mochi (きらずもち, Kirazu mochi) is a traditional Japanese confection made from okara, a byproduct of tofu production. Across Japan, okara has been widely consumed and is...
Muroran Curry Ramen
Muroran Curry Ramen (室蘭カレーラーメン, Muroran kare-ramen) is a beloved local ramen from Muroran City in Hokkaido. This dish is known for its rich, spicy curry-flavored soup a...
