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Don dish
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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
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Meat dish
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Okinawa
Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)

Tofu Yo (Tou Fu Yong)

Tofu Yo (豆腐よう, Tou Fu Yong) is a traditional delicacy from Okinawa, Japan, rooted in the Ryukyu Kingdom's culinar...
Okayama
Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon

Tsuyama Horumon Udon (津山ホルモンうどん, Tsuyama Horumon Udon) is a beloved local dish packed with fresh mixed offal...
Saitama
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. Des...
Iwate
Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso

Green Pepper Miso (ピーマン味噌, Piiman miso) is a versatile seasoning from Iwate Prefecture, featuring a perfect bal...
Okayama
Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba

Hiruzen Yakisoba (ひるぜん焼そば, Hiruzen yakisoba) is a local specialty that uses chicken (known as *kashiwa*) and a...
Aomori
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill

Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill (ひろさき豚辛焼, Hirosaki buta karayaki) is a new specialty from Hirosaki City, made with p...
Miyazaki
Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken

Charcoal-Grilled Jidori Chicken (地鶏の炭火焼き, Jidori no Sumibiyaki) is a beloved traditional dish from Miyazaki Pr...
Nagasaki
Turkish Rice

Turkish Rice

Turkish Rice (トルコライス, Toruko raisu) is a beloved specialty of Nagasaki, featuring a satisfying combination of d...
Yamagata
Mogami River Oshin Bento

Mogami River Oshin Bento

The Mogami River Oshin Bento (最上川おしん弁当) is a special bento meal served during the scenic boat rides along the...
Nagasaki
Kaikou Roll Cake

Kaikou Roll Cake

The Kaikou Roll Cake (開港ロールケーキ, Kaikou Roll Cake) is a beloved sweet treat created as part of the "Sasebo☆Sta...
Fukushima
Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot

Anko Hot Pot (あんこう鍋, Ankō nabe) is a signature winter dish from Fukushima Prefecture, made with the various part...
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...
Toyama
Masu no Sushi

Masu no Sushi

Masu no Sushi (ますのすし, masu sushi) is a regional specialty of Toyama Prefecture, widely recognized as a popular e...
Kumamoto
Kumamoto Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen

Kumamoto Ramen (熊本ラーメン, Kumamoto ramen) originated as an evolution of tonkotsu ramen, which was first created i...
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...
Akita
Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon

Kazuno Horumon (鹿角ホルモン), a specialty of Kazuno City in Akita Prefecture, is a dish featuring pork and beef offa...
Kagoshima
Akumaki

Akumaki

Akumaki (あくまき, Akumaki) is a unique mochi-style sweet from Kagoshima Prefecture, traditionally enjoyed during the...
Yamagata
Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni

Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni

Pork and Miso Flavored Imoni (豚肉と味噌味の芋煮, Butaniku to Miso Aji no Imoni) is a comforting hot pot dish from th...
Okinawa
Miibai

Miibai

Miibai (ミーバイ) is the Okinawan term for groupers, a type of fish highly prized in the region. Its skin is tende...
Kyoto
Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi

Natto Mochi (納豆餅, Natto mochi) is a cherished dish with deep roots in Japan's culinary history. While the exact or...

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Tokyo
Natto Mochi

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
Natto Mochi

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
Natto Mochi

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
Natto Mochi

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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