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Don dish
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Yakitori & Kusiyaki
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Yamagata
Kaimochi

Kaimochi

Kaimochi (かいもち, Kaimochi) is a beloved traditional dish from Yamagata Prefecture that highlights the natural, hea...
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...
Okayama
Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen

Kasaoka Ramen (笠岡ラーメン, Kasaoka ramen) is a famous local ramen that originated in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefectu...
Oita
Jiri-yaki

Jiri-yaki

Oita Prefecture is well-known for its high consumption of chicken, but it also has a rich tradition of flour-based cu...
Miyagi
Shako Rice

Shako Rice

Shako Rice (しゃこめし, Shako meshi) features freshly caught mantis shrimp from the coastal waters near Watari, prize...
Ehime
Tai Somen

Tai Somen

Tai Somen (鯛そうめん) is a luxurious dish where a whole simmered sea bream is served atop boiled somen noodles on a ...
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...
Hiroshima
Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen

Hiroshima Ramen (広島ラーメン, Hiroshima ramen) features a rich yet light soy sauce-based broth, made by simmering po...
Hokkaido
Matsumae-zuke

Matsumae-zuke

Matsumae-zuke (松前漬け, Matsumae-zuke) is a traditional dish from Hokkaido’s Matsumae region, made using locally har...
Iwate
Iwate Kaisendon

Iwate Kaisendon

Mainly saury and bonito are caught, and aquaculture is popular, and sea urchin, seaweed, oysters, scallops, and sea c...
Kagoshima
Kibinago Sashimi

Kibinago Sashimi

Kibinago Sashimi (きびなごの刺身) features small silver-striped fish measuring around 10cm, and it holds a special pl...
Wakayama
Kokera Sushi

Kokera Sushi

Kokera Sushi (こけら寿司, Kokera sushi) is a traditional pressed sushi made by layering vinegared rice with toppings ...
Ibaraki
Daigo Shamo Getan

Daigo Shamo Getan

Daigo Shamo Getan (大子シャモゲタン, Daigo Shamo Getan) is a newly created specialty dish from Daigo Town in Ibaraki ...
Shizuoka
Fukutaro

Fukutaro

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

Yoshino Kuzumochi

Yoshino Kuzumochi (吉野の葛餅, Yoshino kuzumochi) is a traditional specialty that recreates the taste of kuzu mochi o...
Okayama
Dodomese

Dodomese

Dodomese (どどめせ) is a traditional dish originating from the Fukuoka area of Setouchi City in Okayama Prefecture. ...
Miyagi
Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi

Zunda Mochi (ずんだ餅, Zunda mochi) is a delightful traditional sweet from Miyagi Prefecture. It’s made by boiling yo...
Shimane
Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi

Kashiwa Mochi (かしわ餅, Kashiwa Mochi) is a traditional Japanese sweet cherished across Shimane Prefecture. It is of...
Fukui
Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi

Oboro Kombu Mackerel Sushi (おぼろ昆布 鯖寿司) is a delightful dish featuring thick, fresh mackerel caught in nearby ...
Fukui
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

Satoimo no Koroni (里芋のころ煮, Simmered Taro) is a staple vegetarian dish traditionally served during Houonkou, the...

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Tokyo
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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
Satoimo no Koroni (Simmered Taro)

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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