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

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Saitama
Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot

Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot

The Koshigaya Duck and Green Onion Hot Pot (こしがや鴨ネギ鍋, Koshigaya Kamo Negi Nabe) is a beloved winter specialty...
Hokkaido
Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (Stuffed Squid)

Ikameshi (いかめし), a famous local dish from the Hakodate and Oshima regions of Hokkaido, has a fascinating history....
Kagawa
Kankan-zushi (Hora-ita Zushi)

Kankan-zushi (Hora-ita Zushi)

Kankan-zushi (カンカンずし, Kankan-zushi) is a traditional pressed sushi from the Kabe area in Sanuki City, Kagawa Pr...
Ibaraki
Mito Natto

Mito Natto

Mito Natto (水戸納豆, Mito natto), a specialty of Mito City in Ibaraki Prefecture, is one of Japan's most iconic ferm...
Hyogo
Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger

Awajishima Burger (淡路島バーガー) is a special title reserved for burgers made exclusively on Awaji Island, born fro...
Shizuoka
Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Simmered Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper)

Kinmedai (金目鯛, Golden Eye Snapper) is a fish that represents Izu in Shizuoka Prefecture. It boasts a refined flavo...
Yamaguchi
Kawara Soba

Kawara Soba

Kawara Soba (瓦そば, Kawara soba) is a distinct local dish that originated in Kawatana Onsen, a hot spring town in Sh...
Yamagata
Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)

Musou Jiru (Bamboo Shoot Soup)

Musou Jiru (孟宗汁, Bamboo Shoot Soup) is a traditional springtime dish from the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture...
Kagoshima
Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi

Jambo Mochi (じゃんぼ餅, Jambo mochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Kagoshima Prefecture. It features freshly po...
Miyagi
Harako Meshi

Harako Meshi

Harako Meshi (はらこ飯, Harako Meshi) is a beloved autumn specialty from Watari Town in Miyagi Prefecture. This dish ...
Aichi
Miso Katsu

Miso Katsu

Miso Katsu (味噌カツ, Miso katsu) is so beloved in Nagoya that almost no tonkatsu restaurant is without it. This dish...
Ishikawa
Jibuni

Jibuni

Jibuni (治部煮) is a beloved traditional dish from Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture, part of the renowned Kaga cuisine...
Aichi
Akakara Hot Pot

Akakara Hot Pot

Akakara Hot Pot (赤から鍋, Akakara nabe) is a beloved specialty from Nagoya. It features a flavorful broth made with ...
Shizuoka
Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza

Hamamatsu Gyoza (浜松餃子, Hamamatsu gyoza) reflects the region's strong production of cabbage, onions, and pork, whi...
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...
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...
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...
Tokyo
Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen

Hachioji Ramen (八王子ラーメン, Hachioji rāmen) is a beloved local specialty of Hachioji City in Tokyo, celebrated fo...
Shizuoka
Shizuoka Oden

Shizuoka Oden

One of the most unique features of Shizuoka Oden (静岡おでん, Shizuoka oden) is its jet-black broth and skewered ingr...
Akita
Yokote Yakisoba

Yokote Yakisoba

Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば, Yokote yakisoba) is a beloved local dish from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture, known f...

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Tokyo
Yokote Yakisoba

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
Yokote Yakisoba

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
Yokote Yakisoba

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
Yokote Yakisoba

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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