Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the western tip of Honshu and is known for its coastal seafood and traditional Japanese cuisine. The region’s location between the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea provides access to a wide variety of seafood.
One of the most famous foods from Yamaguchi is fugu, a pufferfish delicacy prepared by licensed chefs. The prefecture is especially known for fugu dishes in the city of Shimonoseki.
Explore traditional foods from Yamaguchi and discover the regional specialties that represent the culinary traditions of western Japan.
