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"Saba Stick Sushi" is a traditional local dish that is a staple during festivals…

The Mimasaka area is a nature-rich area located in the northern part of Okayama …

"Iidako(= Ocellated octopus)" are often caught in Okayama Prefecture in the Shim…

“Koi (=Carp)“ farming began in Koriyama during the Meiji period (1868-1912). Dur…

Seaweed, Maitake mushrooms, and river fish Haya, the bounties of the sea, mounta…

The entire area of Yamagata Prefecture was designated as a heavy snowfall area, …

In Saitama Prefecture, where yuzu fruit has long been cultivated, especially in …

"Tara-Jiru(Codfish soup)" is a one-pot dish of codfish and spring onions simmere…

As the old saying goes, "when a persimmon turns red, the doctor turns blue," per…

This is a local dish in the Sagamihara region, a steamed bun made by mixing loca…

“Konnyaku no Shiraae” is a traditional local dish made with Konjac, mashed tofu …

Yamaguchi prefecture is famous for its fugu dishes. There are several types of p…

"Funa Miso(Crucian carp Miso)" is a freshwater fish dish found in the lower reac…

"Abekawa Mochi" is a regional dish in the Chubu region, with Shizuoka City at it…

Ibaraki is one of the prefectures in Japan thriving with agriculture, which boas…

In Tsugaru region, surrounded by snow during the winter, people harvest farm pro…

"Izushi" is sushi made by lactic acid fermentation in low temperature with fish,…

The Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture is a production area for Kinmedai (sple…

Persimmons are grown throughout Japan. Saga prefecture does not produce large am…

"Happazushi" is a type of sushi that involves wrapping vinegared rice, Masu(=tro…

In Ishikawa Prefecture, when people mention "Tara" (Cod), it generally refers to…

Cod is an indispensable winter delicacy in Ishikawa Prefecture. In the region, t…

“Kankoro Mochi” is a local specialty and has been enjoyed by the people of Goto …

Winter-caught Kanburi, known as the "natural fish tank" in Toyama Bay, was desig…

“Kasu-yose” is a home-cooked dish, primarily eaten in the town of Yamato and has…

Also called “shimotsukare,” “sumitsukari,” and “shimitsukare,” this is a dish ma…

A "yuzu roll" is a regional dish in which you wrap the skin of a "yuzu" fruit wi…

The Kujukuri region is a treasure trove of food products from both the land and …

Kujukuri area is rich in seafood and local delicacies, and it has been known for…

Pork is one of the specialties of Kagoshima Prefecture. It has the largest numbe…