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Sawara (鰆) is the Japanese Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus niphonius), a slender member of the mackerel family. Japanese cooks prize it for its pale flesh, soft texture, and mild savory flavor. Although the flesh looks white, the Minist...

Hittsumi (ひっつみ) is a traditional dumpling soup from Iwate Prefecture. Cooks tear wheat-flour dough by hand and simmer it with chicken, root vegetables, mushrooms, and soy-based broth. The dish is known for its soft, chewy texture and...

Crab cream croquette is a Japanese yoshoku dish made from crab meat bound in béchamel sauce, coated in panko, then deep-fried until golden. People also call it kani cream korokke, using the Japanese word for crab and croquette together. ...

Koro gaki is a premium dried persimmon from Yamanashi Prefecture, made from large Koshu Hyakume persimmons. Farmers peel the fruit, then hang it to dry for weeks until it turns naturally sweet. A fine white bloom of natural sugar forms o...

Seida no Tamaji is a traditional potato dish from Yamanashi Prefecture. Made from small potatoes simmered in a sweet and savory miso glaze, it represents both the local food culture of Uenohara City and a remarkable story of survival fro...

Shippoku ryori is one of Japan's oldest fusion cuisines. Born in Nagasaki during centuries of international trade, it blends Japanese, Chinese, and Western influences around one striking object: a large red round table. Unlike kaiseki, w...

Many people visit Shodoshima for olive trees and sea views. Yet I always think about a different treasure. It is Shodoshima soy sauce, also called Shodoshima shoyu. This island-made soy sauce tastes deep, calm, and surprisingly alive. If...

If you are looking for a way to stay cool and eat healthy, you must try Cucumber Dashi. While most people think "dashi" is just a liquid soup stock, in Yamagata Prefecture, it is a crunchy, chopped vegetable side dish that people lo...

This beautiful place is a small island in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan. People all over the country call it "Olive Island." If you love fresh food, sunny views, and healthy living, this is the perfect place for your next adventure.&...

While this island is famous for its blue sea and green olive trees, there is another tasty secret you must discover. It is called Hishio Don. This special rice bowl is a local treasure that lets you taste the deep, warm history of J...