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Soba & Udon
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Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki
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Bento & Onigiri
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Don dish
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Nabe dish
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Yakitori & Kusiyaki
Meat dish
Meat dish
Local cuisine
Local cuisine

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Yamanashi
Kofu Tori Motsuni

Kofu Tori Motsuni

Kofu Tori Motsuni (甲府鳥もつ煮, Kofu tori motsuni) is a hidden gem from Yamanashi Prefecture that has grown into a b...
Shizuoka
Fukutaro

Fukutaro

Located in Mishima City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Mishima Taisha is a historic Shinto shrine that has been revered since ...
Shizuoka
Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi

Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし) is a delicious dish featuring fragrant grilled eel beautifully arranged over a bed of hot s...
Ishikawa
Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (Simmered Yellowtail and Radish)

Buri Daikon (ぶり大根) is an iconic dish that represents the traditional foods of Ishikawa Prefecture. This comfor...
Yamaguchi
Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni

Turnip Zoni (かぶ雑煮, Kabu Zoni) is a heartwarming traditional dish widely enjoyed in Hagi City and surrounding area...
Kagawa
Honetsuki Dori (Bone-in Chicken)

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 roas...
Nagano
Shinshu Soba

Shinshu Soba

Shinshu, located in Nagano Prefecture, is said to be the birthplace of “soba kiri,” the origins of modern soba noodle...
Nagano
Oyaki

Oyaki

Oyaki (おやき, Oyaki) is a beloved specialty of Nagano Prefecture. This traditional dish is made by kneading dough fr...
Nagasaki
Nagasaki Champon

Nagasaki Champon

Nagasaki Champon (長崎ちゃんぽん) is a beloved dish originating in Nagasaki City, celebrated as a representative loca...
Akita
Kanten Cuisine

Kanten Cuisine

Kanten Cuisine (寒天料理, Kanten ryouri) is deeply rooted in the food culture of Akita Prefecture. When you visit, yo...
Oita
Yudemochi

Yudemochi

Yudemochi (ゆでもち, Yudemochi) is a traditional sweet from Oita Prefecture, which has a rich history of wheat-based ...
Gunma
Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon

Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん, Himokawa udon) is a beloved local dish originating from Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture...
Kochi
Nabeyaki Ramen

Nabeyaki Ramen

Nabeyaki Ramen (鍋焼きラーメン) is a light and flavorful Japanese ramen featuring a soy sauce-based chicken broth. It...
Hokkaido
Kombu Maki (Seaweed Rolls)

Kombu Maki (Seaweed Rolls)

Kombu Maki (昆布巻き, Seaweed Rolls) is a traditional dish originating from Hokkaido, a region renowned for being one...
Aomori
Hirosaki Igamenchi

Hirosaki Igamenchi

Hirosaki Igamenchi (弘前いがめんち, Hirosaki igamenchi) is a traditional homemade dish where squid legs (geso) are fi...
Okinawa
Rafute

Rafute

Rafute (ラフテー, Rafute) is a beloved traditional dish from Okinawa. Made by slow-cooking skin-on pork belly or hīsā...
Hiroshima
Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe

Kaki Dote Nabe (かきの土手鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish from Hiroshima that becomes an irresistible craving on co...
Tochigi
Kenchin Soup

Kenchin Soup

Kenchin Soup (けんちん汁, Kenchin-jiru) is a traditional dish from Tochigi Prefecture. This comforting soup is packed...
Kagawa
Anmochi Zoni

Anmochi Zoni

Anmochi Zoni (あんもち雑煮) is a rare regional specialty born from the history and culture of Kagawa Prefecture. D...
Fukui
Heshiko

Heshiko

Heshiko (へしこ, Heshiko) is a traditional dish from the Wakasa region and the Echizen coastline. It is made by remov...

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Tokyo
Heshiko

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 uniqu...
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Hyogo
Heshiko

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 p...
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Hyogo
Heshiko

Jabu

Jabu (じゃぶ) is a comforting local dish from Shinonsen Town in Mikata District, Hyogo Prefecture. This homestyle stew features chicken, to...
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Nara
Heshiko

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 He...
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