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Shirasu (しらす)
In Japan, whitebait is called shirasu, which is small immature fish. They are less than 2cm in length, typically sardines, but can also be the fry of herring, sweet fish, conger eel, or others. This tiny fish ingredient can be found in almost all Japanese supermarkets. You can eat it raw or boiled. -
Yoshida Udon (吉田うどん)
Characterized by its firm and thick flour noodles. Made with a broth of a miso or soy sauce blend and typically with boiled cabbage. Fujiyoshida's famous specialty udon. -
Namerou (なめろう)
It is such a satisfying meal that you will lick the plate clean, hence the name namerou which means to lick. It is a seafood dish that consists of multiple kinds of fresh fish minced up together. -
Yonezawa Beef (米沢牛)
"Wagyu" refers only to four varieties, Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Hornless, and Japan Shorthorn. It is characterized by high quality, rich umami and juicy fat among beef. In Japan, many people may definitely think of brands... -
Kumagaya Udon (熊谷うどん)
Along with Kagawa prefecture, which is known as "Udon Prefecture", Saitama Prefecture is also the "Udon Kingdom". The production volume is the second largest in Japan. Since ancient times, udon has been eaten in various situations in the... -
Stamina Ramen (スタミナラーメン)
Sweet and spicy bowl of thick noodles with liver, cabbage, pumpkin and other variety of vegetables. Healthy ramen that fills your stamina bars. -
Himokawa Udon (ひもかわうどん)
Kiryu City in Gunma Prefecture, centered on the Kiryu River, thrives as a “textile town” with flourishing textile industries such as weaving and sewing. This town, known for making many obi for kimonos, also boasts a flat udon noodle tha... -
Utsunomiya Gyoza (宇都宮餃子)
Utsunomiya gyoza is a local dumpling specialty from Utsunomiya City in Tochigi Prefecture. The wrappers stay thin, the filling leans heavily on vegetables, and the flavour comes out light. Shops serve them pan-fried, boiled, or deep-frie... -
Kitakata Ramen (喜多方ラーメン)
Kitakata ramen (喜多方ラーメン) is a regional ramen style from Fukushima Prefecture, known for flat wavy noodles, a clear soy sauce broth, and a breakfast ramen culture found nowhere else. The broth builds on pork bones, chicken, and dri... -
Kiritanpo (きりたんぽ)
Nestled in the heart of Japan's Akita Prefecture lies a culinary masterpiece that represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese rice culture: Kiritanpo. Far beyond a simple regional dish, Kiritanpo is a profound culinary narrative that we...