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

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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...
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 ...
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...
Shiga
Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (Duck Hot Pot)

Kamo Nabe (鴨鍋) is a traditional hot pot dish made using wild mallard ducks that migrate from Siberia to Lake Biwa d...
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...
Ehime
Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten

Ebi Ten (えび天, Ebi Ten) is a beloved traditional dish from the Toyo region of Ehime Prefecture, stretching from Nii...
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...
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...
Oita
Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi

Sorakita Mochi (そらきたもち, Sorakita mochi) is a traditional sweet deeply cherished on the small island of Himeshim...
Yamaguchi
Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi

Iwakuni Sushi (岩国寿司, Iwakuni zushi) is a pressed sushi dish originating from Iwakuni City in Yamaguchi Prefecture...
Aomori
Tsugaru Soba

Tsugaru Soba

Tsugaru Soba (津軽そば, Tsugaru soba) is a traditional dish primarily enjoyed in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefect...
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...
Oita
Sake Manju

Sake Manju

Sake Manju (酒まんじゅう, Sake manju) is a beloved traditional sweet from the Houhi region, which encompasses Taketa ...
Miyazaki
Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls

Meat-Wrapped Rice Balls (肉巻きおにぎり, Nikumaki Onigiri) are made by wrapping freshly cooked rice with thin slices ...
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...
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...
Miyazaki
Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi

Fish Sushi (魚ずし, Uozushi) refers to a traditional style of whole fish sushi, often made with mackerel or horse mac...
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...
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...
Toyama
Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi

Kaki no Ha Sushi (柿の葉寿司, Kaki no Ha Sushi) is a beloved local specialty of Toyama Prefecture. This sushi feat...

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Tokyo
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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
Kaki no Ha Sushi

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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