Foods with a sense of place.

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Local specialties
Ago no Yaki
- 31Tottori
A savory grilled fish cake made from flying fish surimi in Tottori.
34
Local specialties
Anago Meshi
- 34Hiroshima
Grilled conger eel laid over rice and a Miyajima specialty.
08
Local specialties
Ankou Ryori
- 08Ibaraki
Winter monkfish dishes from Ibaraki such as anko hot pot.
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Local specialties
Anmochi Zoni
- 37Kagawa
Kagawa New Year soup of sweet bean mochi in white miso broth.
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Local specialties
Bara Sushi
- 33Okayama
Okayama scattered sushi piled with mountain and sea delicacies for festival days.
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Local specialties
Basashi
- 43Kumamoto
Fresh horse meat sashimi and a Kumamoto specialty.
28
Local specialties
Botan Nabe
- 28Hyogo
Tamba-Sasayama hot pot of wild boar arranged like a peony flower in miso broth.
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Local specialties
Bouze no Sugata Sushi
- 36Tokushima
Tokushima festival sushi topped with a whole vinegared butterfish.
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Local specialties
Buri Daikon
- 16Toyama
Winter yellowtail and daikon simmered in sweet soy sauce in Toyama.
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Local specialties
Buri no Atsumeshi
- 44Oita
Saiki fisherman's bowl of marinated yellowtail over hot rice.
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Local specialties
Chanchan Yaki
- 01Hokkaido
Hokkaido fisherman's dish of salmon and vegetables grilled in miso sauce.
09
Local specialties
Chitake Soba
- 09Tochigi
Tochigi summer soba with broth of chitake mushrooms and eggplant.
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Local specialties
Dango Jiru
- 44Oita
Oita soup of flat wheat dumplings simmered in miso broth.
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Local specialties
Deai Shoyu
- 32Shimane
A local soy sauce tradition from the Shussai area of Izumo in Shimane.
06
Local specialties
Dongara Jiru
- 06Yamagata
Shonai winter soup of whole winter cod simmered in miso.
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Local specialties
Fukagawa Don
- 13Tokyo
Tokyo's Fukagawa fisherman's bowl of clam miso soup poured over rice.
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Local specialties
Fuku Ryori
- 35Yamaguchi
Pufferfish enjoyed as sashimi and hot pot with Shimonoseki as its home.
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Local specialties
Funazushi
- 25Shiga
Shiga's traditional fermented sushi of Lake Biwa carp cured in rice.
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Local specialties
Futomaki Sushi
- 12Chiba
Boso festival sushi rolls revealing flowers and letters when sliced.
40
Local specialties
Game Ni
- 40Fukuoka
Hakata celebration dish of chicken and root vegetables also known as chikuzen-ni.
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Local specialties
Gomadashi Udon
- 44Oita
Saiki udon eaten by dissolving grilled fish and sesame paste in hot water.
47
Local specialties
Goya Champuru
- 47Okinawa
Okinawan home cooking of stir-fried bitter melon with tofu and egg.
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Local specialties
Gu Zoni
- 42Nagasaki
Shimabara zoni packed with layers of ingredients from land and sea.
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Local specialties
Hako Sushi
- 27Osaka
Osaka's traditional pressed sushi shaped in wooden molds.
04
Local specialties
Harako Meshi
- 04Miyagi
Watari specialty of rice cooked in salmon broth topped with salmon roe.
14
Local specialties
Herahera Dango
- 14Kanagawa
Yokosuka's Sajima sweet of flattened dumplings coated with bean paste.
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Local specialties
Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki
- 34Hiroshima
Layers of cabbage, noodles, and toppings cooked on a hot plate.
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Local specialties
Hiroshimana Zuke
- 34Hiroshima
Pickles of crisp Hiroshimana greens.
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Local specialties
Hitsumabushi
- 23Aichi
Nagoya specialty of chopped grilled eel enjoyed three ways with condiments and dashi.
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Local specialties
Hittsumi
- 03Iwate
Iwate soup of wheat dough torn by hand and simmered.
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Local specialties
Hiya Jiru
- 45Miyazaki
Miyazaki summer dish of grilled miso thinned with cold broth over rice.
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Local specialties
Hiyajiru
- 45Miyazaki
Miyazaki country dish of chilled miso soup poured over barley rice.
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Local specialties
Hiyajiru Udon
- 11Saitama
Saitama summer udon dipped in a chilled sesame miso sauce.
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Local specialties
Houba Miso
- 21Gifu
Hida dish of miso and condiments grilled on a magnolia leaf.
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Local specialties
Houtou
- 19Yamanashi
Wide noodles simmered with vegetables in a hearty miso broth.
02
Local specialties
Ichigo Ni
- 02Aomori
A clear soup of sea urchin and abalone from the Hachinohe area of Aomori.
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Local specialties
Iga Manju
- 11Saitama
Festive northern Saitama sweet of a bun wrapped in red bean rice.
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Local specialties
Igai Jiru
- 31Tottori
Tottori summer miso soup drawing flavor from igai mussels.
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Local specialties
Ikanago no Kugini
- 28Hyogo
Kobe and Harima spring dish of sand lance simmered in soy and ginger into nail-like shapes.
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Local specialties
Ikasumi Shiru
- 47Okinawa
Nourishing Okinawan soup dyed jet black with squid ink.
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Local specialties
Ikinari Dago
- 43Kumamoto
Kumamoto snack of sweet potato rounds wrapped in dough and steamed.
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Local specialties
Ikinari Dango
- 43Kumamoto
Kumamoto's classic steamed dumpling of sweet potato and bean paste.
06
Local specialties
Imoni
- 06Yamagata
Yamagata autumn tradition of taro and beef simmered in soy sauce.
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Local specialties
Inaka Sushi
- 39Kochi
Kochi country sushi topped with mountain fare such as myoga and konnyaku.
05
Local specialties
Inaniwa Udon
- 05Akita
Renowned hand-stretched thin udon from Inaniwa in Akita.
24
Local specialties
Ise Udon
- 24Mie
Ise udon of extra-thick soft noodles coated in dark tamari sauce.
01
Local specialties
Ishikari Nabe
- 01Hokkaido
Salmon and vegetable hot pot in miso broth born in Ishikari.
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Local specialties
Iwakuni Sushi
- 35Yamaguchi
Iwakuni pressed sushi layered large with local lotus root.
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Local specialties
Iwashi no Goma Zuke
- 12Chiba
Kujukuri dish of vinegared sardines cured with sesame.
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Local specialties
Izumo Soba
- 32Shimane
Izumo specialty of dark whole-grain soba served in stacked lacquer bowls.
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Local specialties
Jakoten
- 38Ehime
Uwajima tempura of small fish ground whole and fried.
17
Local specialties
Jibu Ni
- 17Ishikawa
Kanazawa classic of flour-dusted duck simmered in thickened broth.
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Local specialties
Jidori no Sumibiyaki
- 45Miyazaki
Miyazaki specialty of free-range chicken charred black over charcoal.
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Local specialties
Jingisukan
- 01Hokkaido
Hokkaido barbecue of lamb grilled with vegetables on a domed pan.
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Local specialties
Kabura Sushi
- 17Ishikawa
Kanazawa winter delicacy of yellowtail sandwiched in turnip and fermented with koji.
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Local specialties
Kaki no Dote Nabe
- 34Hiroshima
Hiroshima oyster hot pot eaten while melting miso spread along the rim.
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Local specialties
Kakinoha Sushi
- 29Nara
Nara specialty of pressed mackerel sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves.
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Local specialties
Kamo Nabe
- 25Shiga
Duck hot pot long loved along the shores of Lake Biwa.
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Local specialties
Kamo Nasu no Dengaku
- 26Kyoto
Kyoto dengaku of thick Kamo eggplant grilled with miso.
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Local specialties
Kani Jiru
- 31Tottori
Tottori winter miso soup rich with mother snow crab.
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Local specialties
Kanko Yaki
- 14Kanagawa
Tsukui mountain dish of wild vegetables and mushrooms wrapped in wheat dough then grilled and steamed.
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Local specialties
Karashi Renkon
- 43Kumamoto
Kumamoto specialty of lotus root stuffed with mustard miso and fried.
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Local specialties
Karashi Renkon
- 43Kumamoto
Traditional Kumamoto dish of mustard-miso-filled lotus root in crisp batter.
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Local specialties
Katsuo no Tataki
- 39Kochi
Kochi's signature thick-cut bonito seared over a straw flame.
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Local specialties
Kawara Soba
- 35Yamaguchi
Kawatana Onsen specialty of green tea soba grilled on a hot roof tile.
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Local specialties
Keihan
- 46Kagoshima
Amami chicken rice of shredded chicken and condiments doused with chicken broth.
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Local specialties
Kibinago Ryori
- 46Kagoshima
Kagoshima dishes of silver-stripe herring served as sashimi or tempura.
10
Local specialties
Kiimo Konnyaku Ryori
- 10Gunma
Gunma dishes of konnyaku made fresh from raw tubers served as sashimi or simmered.
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Local specialties
Kiritampo Nabe
- 05Akita
Akita hot pot of grilled kiritampo rice sticks simmered in Hinai chicken broth.
07
Local specialties
Kozuyu
- 07Fukushima
Aizu celebration soup of mountain vegetables in dried scallop broth.
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Local specialties
Kujira Tatsuta Age
- 30Wakayama
Wakayama dish of seasoned whale meat fried crisp.
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Local specialties
Kuri Kinton
- 21Gifu
Chestnut sweet of Nakatsugawa and Ena made only with chestnuts and sugar.
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Local specialties
Kusaya
- 13Tokyo
Izu Islands dried fish cured in a distinctive fermented brine.
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Local specialties
Kyoto Tsukemono
- 26Kyoto
Kyoto pickles nurtured by local tradition such as suguki and shibazuke.
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Local specialties
Mamakari Sushi
- 33Okayama
Okayama sushi topped with vinegared mamakari sardinella.
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Local specialties
Masu Sushi
- 16Toyama
Toyama's famed pressed trout sushi wrapped in bamboo leaves.
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Local specialties
Mehari Sushi
- 30Wakayama
Kumano and Shingu lunch sushi of rice wrapped in pickled mustard leaf.
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Local specialties
Mehari Sushi
- 30Wakayama
Kishu takana sushi said to be so big you open your eyes wide to eat it.
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Local specialties
Miso Nikomi Udon
- 23Aichi
Nagoya udon of firm noodles simmered in soybean miso served in the clay pot.
29
Local specialties
Miwa Somen
- 29Nara
Hand-stretched thin somen from Miwa in Nara reputed as its birthplace.
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Local specialties
Mizutaki
- 40Fukuoka
Hakata hot pot of chicken simmered until milky and eaten with ponzu.
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Local specialties
Nishin no Sansho Zuke
- 07Fukushima
Aizu preserved dish of dried herring cured with sansho leaves.
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Local specialties
Noppe
- 15Niigata
Niigata stew of many ingredients thickened naturally with taro.
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Local specialties
Okayama Bara Sushi
- 33Okayama
Okayama chirashi packed with toppings also called festival sushi.
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Local specialties
Okinawa Soba
- 47Okinawa
Okinawa's classic of wheat noodles in pork broth topped with stewed pork belly.
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Local specialties
Okkirikomi
- 10Gunma
Gunma noodle dish of wide fresh noodles simmered with vegetables.
Local specialties
Oroshi Soba
- 18Fukui
Buckwheat noodles served with a refreshing grated daikon dipping sauce.
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Local specialties
Oyaki
- 20Nagano
Shinshu specialty of wheat dumplings stuffed with nozawana or eggplant and grilled.
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Local specialties
Rafute
- 47Okinawa
Okinawan braised pork belly cooked soft with awamori and brown sugar.
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Local specialties
Saba no Heshiko
- 18Fukui
Wakasa preserved mackerel aged in rice bran.
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Local specialties
Sakura Ebi no Kakiage
- 22Shizuoka
Crisp kakiage of Suruga Bay sakura shrimp from Shizuoka.
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Local specialties
Sanma Sushi
- 30Wakayama
Kumano coast sushi of whole vinegared saury.
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Local specialties
Sanuki Udon
- 37Kagawa
Kagawa udon famous nationwide for firm chew and iriko broth.
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Local specialties
Sara-bachi Ryori
- 39Kochi
Kochi banquet platters heaped with sashimi and sushi.
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Local specialties
Sasa Sushi
- 15Niigata
Joetsu region sushi of vinegared rice and mountain toppings on bamboo leaves.
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Local specialties
Sawara no Hakata Zuke
- 33Okayama
Okayama cured dish made with Spanish mackerel.
02
Local specialties
Senbei Jiru
- 02Aomori
Southern Aomori soup of nanbu senbei crackers simmered in the pot.
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Local specialties
Shijimi Shiru
- 32Shimane
Shimane miso soup savoring Lake Shinji shijimi clams.
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Local specialties
Shimane Wagyu Korokke
- 32Shimane
Croquettes fried fresh with Shimane wagyu beef.
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Local specialties
Shimotsukare
- 09Tochigi
North Kanto hatsuuma dish of salmon head and soybeans simmered in sake lees.
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Local specialties
Shinshu Soba
- 20Nagano
The family of soba raised by Shinshu's cool highland climate.
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Local specialties
Shippoku Ryori
- 42Nagasaki
Nagasaki banquet cuisine of Japanese and Chinese and Western platters shared at a round table.
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Local specialties
Shiro Miso Zoni
- 27Osaka
Kansai New Year soup of round mochi in white miso broth.
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Local specialties
Shoyu Mame
- 37Kagawa
Kagawa bean dish of roasted fava beans steeped in soy sauce.
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Local specialties
Soba Gome Zosui
- 36Tokushima
Iya region porridge of whole buckwheat grains cooked in broth.
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Local specialties
Soba Kome Jiru
- 36Tokushima
Tokushima soup of buckwheat grains simmered with vegetables.
08
Local specialties
Soboro Natto
- 08Ibaraki
Mito staple of natto mixed with dried daikon strips and pickled.
41
Local specialties
Suko Sushi
- 41Saga
Pressed sushi handed down in the Suko area of Shiroishi in Saga.
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Local specialties
Suko Sushi
- 41Saga
Traditional Suko pressed sushi chosen among the top 100 rural dishes.
38
Local specialties
Tai Meshi
- 38Ehime
Ehime specialty rice cooked with a whole sea bream.
28
Local specialties
Tako Meshi
- 28Hyogo
Setouchi rice cooked with Akashi octopus.
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Local specialties
Tarai Udon
- 36Tokushima
Tokushima kamaage udon savored straight from a tub of cooking water.
24
Local specialties
Tekone Sushi
- 24Mie
Shima fisherman's sushi of marinated bonito mixed by hand with vinegared rice.
44
Local specialties
Tenobe Dango Shiru
- 44Oita
Oita country dish of hand-stretched flat dumplings in miso soup.
46
Local specialties
Tonkotsu Ni
- 46Kagoshima
Hearty Satsuma dish of pork bones simmered soft in miso and brown sugar.
44
Local specialties
Tori Ten
- 44Oita
Oita specialty of chicken tempura eaten with vinegared soy sauce.
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Local specialties
Tsukeage
- 46Kagoshima
Fried fish cake called tsukeage in Kagoshima meaning satsuma-age.
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Local specialties
Unagi Kabayaki
- 22Shizuoka
Grilled eel savored in Shizuoka's eel-farming heartland around Lake Hamana.
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Local specialties
Uwajima Tai Meshi
- 38Ehime
Uwajima tai meshi of sea bream sashimi over rice with egg-enriched sauce.
03
Local specialties
Wanko Soba
- 03Iwate
Iwate hospitality of endless refills of small bowls of soba.
41
Local specialties
Yobuko Ika no Iki-zukuri
- 41Saga
Yobuko specialty of translucent squid served as live sashimi.
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Local specialties
Yobuko no Ika
- 41Saga
Saga's Yobuko famed for translucent morning-caught squid.
19
Local specialties
Yoshida Udon
- 19Yamanashi
Fujiyoshida udon of famously firm thick noodles topped with horse meat and boiled cabbage.
04
Local specialties
Zunda Mochi
- 04Miyagi
Soft rice cakes covered with sweet edamame paste from Miyagi.