Takatsu-no-Torimeshi (Soy Sauce Flavored Chicken Rice)
Chiba
“Takatsu-no-Torimeshi” is a local dish that originated in the Takatsu area of Ya…
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Nasu no Hana-zushi (Eggplant flower Sushi)
Akita
"Nasu no Hana-zushi" is a pickled dish made by layering large, sliced eggplants …
Akumaki
Kagoshima
“Akumaki” is a traditional snack eaten on “Tango no Sekku,” also known as Childr…
Jambo Mochi (Japanese Rice Cake Dipped in Sauce)
Kagoshima
“Jambo mochi” is freshly pounded “mochi” (=Japanese rice cake) or mochi made wit…
Tai meshi (Rice with sea bream)
Tokushima
The "Naruto Tai" (=Naruto sea bream) caught in Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture…
Goma-gohan (Sesami seeds Rice)
Aomori
In the Tsugaru region, where extensive reclamation was carried out from the begi…
Inarizushi
Aomori
The Tsugaru Plain has a relatively mild climate for a snow country, and rice cul…
Gohei Mochi
Nagano
"Gohei-mochi" is made by skewering half-pounded Uruchi rice(short-grain rice), d…
Katsudon (Rice Topped with Pork Cutlet)
Yamanashi
When ordering “katsudon” in Yamanashi prefecture, the rice dish is served with j…
Obaku
Yamanashi
“Obaku” is made with round barley (barley without outer husk) soaked in water ov…
Gonjuu (Pork Belly Rice Ball)
Chiba
"Gonjuu" is a local dish in the southern region of Chiba Prefecture, in which po…
Meshi mochi (Left Over Rice Pan Cake)
Saitama
Saitama Prefecture as a whole has a dish where leftover rice is mixed with a dou…
Sauce Katsu-don (Pork cutlet with Thick Sauce on Rice)
Gunma
Gunma is well-known for pork, as there are more than 30 kinds of brand pork ther…
Ayumeshi (Mixed Rice with Ayu Sweetfish)
Tochigi
“Ayumeshi” is a local dish which is a mixed rice using ayu sweetfish. It has bee…
Bokkake
Fukui
"Bokkake" is a local dish that has been enjoyed in Fukui Prefecture for over 100…
Hasune-mochi
Osaka
This is "lotus root stuffed with red and white glutinous rice," where glutinous …
Natto-Mochi (Fermented soybeans rice cake)
Kyoto
There are many theories about the birthplace of natto throughout Japan, and Kyot…
Moroko-zushi (Sushi with ‘Moroko’ Willow Gudgeon)
Aichi
In the waterfront of Owari region, which has many small rivers running everywher…
Inakazushi
Kochi
“Inaka-zushi” is a type of Sushi using vegetables that are rare in Japan. It is …
Demi Katsu Don (Demi-glace Sauced Pork Cutlet on Rice)
Okayama
Okayama Demikatsu Don,” a local bowl in Okayama, features freshly fried pork cut…
Mozuku-Don
Okinawa
"Mozuku-don" is a dish fried "mozuku" seaweed with meat and vegetables, then put…
Shoyu-meshi
Ehime
Since the Muromachi period (1333-1573), stir-fried soy sauce rice has been calle…
Iriko Mochi
Miyazaki
“Iriko mochi” literally means rice cake made from parched rice flour. The dish w…
Tori-Meshi (Mixed Rice with Chicken)
Oita
The people of Oita prefecture are one of the top consumers of chicken meat in th…
Ohan and Ohan Kayaku
Oita
Usuki city is located in the southeastern part of Oita prefecture, stretching lo…
Ami-Meshi (Mixed Rice with Krill)
Oita
The Buzen Sea, covering eastern Fukuoka and the northern coast of Oita prefectur…
Okata-Zushi (Sushi Rice Balls with Mackerel and Beans)
Oita
There are a variety of sushi dishes in Oita prefecture. “Okata-Zushi” is a type …
Shouga-meshi (Ginger Rice)
Wakayama
In sandy area with soft ground along the Kinokawa River (like Kasei and Nunohiki…
Mame Gohan (Green Peas Rice)
Wakayama
Wakayama Prefecture is one of the top producer of green peas in Japan, and vario…
Uzumi (Soup with Rice hidden by Tofu and Shiitake Mushroom)
Wakayama
‘Uzumi’ is a clear soup made from ‘dashi’ soup stock from shiitake mushroom or k…
Contact
Food Cultures Office, Overseas Market Development and Food Cultures Division, Food Industry Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Tel:+81-3-3502-5516
