Zuiki no Nimono
Nara
‘Zuiki’ is a Japanese taro stem. Stems from red stem spices like ‘tou no imo’ an…
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Suno Shui (Sardine Vinegar Soup)
Miyazaki
"Suno shui" is a hot vinegar soup made with grated daikon radish and sardines si…
Yaseuma (Thinly Rolled Out Flour Sprinkled with Roasted Soybean Flour )
Oita
“Yaseuma” is a traditional snack made with kneaded wheat flour, which is flatten…
Hyugadon (Rice Bowl with Marinated Tuna Sashimi)
Oita
Hoto Island is located in the Bungo Channel, around 14km from Tsukumi port in Ts…
Jabu
Hyogo
It is a dish simmered chicken and konjac noodle, Japanese leek, tofu, onion, gob…
Kuromame-ni (Simmered Black Beans)
Hyogo
Black bean from Tamba-Sasayama is considered the highest quality among any black…
Tachiuo-ryouri / Tachiuo-zushi (＝scabbard fish dish, and sushi)
Wakayama
“Tachiuo”, are caught in many parts of Wakayama Prefecture. The Kii Channel, whe…
Tororo Gohan
Hyogo
It is said that "Tororo-jiru". grated Japanese yam mixed with "dashi-jiru" (=Jap…
Saba no Jau
Hyogo
This is a "sukiyaki"-like hotpot simmered mackerel, seasonal vegetables like Jap…
Hata-gonbo-zushi (Burdock Sushi)
Wakayama
“Hata-gonbo”, is a Burdock, grown in the Nishihata district of Hashimoto City, l…
Baniku Soba (Buckwheat Noodles with Horsemeat)
Kumamoto
According to statistics published in 2019 by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forest…
Tojiko Mame / Mame Gashi (Steamed Soybean and Flour Sweet)
Kumamoto
The name of this sweet comes from the fact that it is made by wrapping a sweet w…
Taipiien (Glass Noodle Soup)
Kumamoto
“Taipiien” is a local dish served at Chinese restaurants and at home. It is a so…
Taishu Soba
Nagasaki
Taishu Soba refers to a variety of soba (buckwheat noodles) that has been cultiv…
Kuritsubo (Chestnuts and Vegetable Stew)
Nagasaki
Kuritsubo is a traditional simmered dish that has been enjoyed in Kawatana Town …
Sakuramochi (pink-colored rice cake filled with red bean paste wrapped with a cherry blossom leaf)
Osaka
Sakuramochi is a confectionery characterized by a pink rice cake wrapped in salt…
Benizuiki to Aburaage no Taitan (Simmered red satoimo(=Japanese taro) stalk with fried thin tofu)
Osaka
"Zuiki" refers to the leaf stalks of satoimo, and it has been a traditional summ…
Hamonabe (Hot pot with conger pike)
Osaka
The pike conger, known as "Hamo" in Japanese, has been inhabiting Osaka Bay sinc…
Doteyaki (Grilled beef tendon with piled miso along the edge of an iron pot)
Osaka
The dish is made by simmering beef tendons in miso or mirin for a long time. Its…
Kuri Gohan(=Chestnut rice)
Kyoto
One of Kyoto's specialties is the "Tamba Kuri(=chestnut)" harvested in the Tamba…
Kibi-mochi / Awa-mochi / Tochi-mochi (Miscellaneous grains Mochi)
Kyoto
Kyoto Prefecture has the Tango Mountains in the north, the Tanba Mountains in th…
Lemon Steak
Nagasaki
Lemon Steak is a local specialty that has been enjoyed in Sasebo City, Nagasaki …
Yudeboshi-daikon-to kanboko-no-nimono ( Boiled and Dried Daikon Radish and Fish Cake Stew)
Nagasaki
Boiled and Dried Daikon Radish and Kanboko is a local dish of Saikai City. The c…
Futsumochi (Mugwort Mochi)
Saga
In Saga Prefecture, known for its thriving rice cultivation, both short-grain ri…
Ebizakko (Fried Shrimp)
Fukuoka
The Buzen Sea brings us abundant blessings. Located in the Suonada Sea, which st…
Kutsuzoko-no-nitsuke (Simmered Sole)
Fukuoka
The Ariake Sea is surrounded by four prefectures in Kyushu. The sea bottom is mu…
Hakusai-no-tatami-zuke (Napa cabbage Pickles)
Shiga
The "Hakusai-no-tatamizuke", in which the leaves of the Napa cabbage, are peeled…
Shoi Meshi
Shiga
Shoimeshi is a traditional dish cooked with soy sauce, and is a traditional dish…
Shiro-ebi Suboshi-dashi no Somen
Toyama
Shiro-ebi (White shrimp ) is said to be the jewel of Toyama Bay. Today, it is ea…
Kurumi Gobou (Burdock root dressed with Edamame paste)
Shiga
Kurumi Gobo is a dish of edamame (soybean paste) and burdock root, and has been …
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