Chubu food– Regional Cuisine of Central Japan –
The Chubu region lies in the center of Japan’s main island and includes prefectures such as Aichi, Nagano, Shizuoka, and Niigata. The region’s landscape ranges from the Japanese Alps to coastal fishing areas, creating a diverse food culture.
Chubu cuisine includes famous specialties such as miso katsu, hitsumabushi, hoto noodles, and gohei mochi. Local ingredients and traditional cooking methods have shaped many unique regional dishes.
Explore traditional foods from the Chubu region and discover the culinary traditions of central Japan.
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Koshihikari rice (コシヒカリ)
If you're a fan of Japanese cuisine, you may have heard of Koshihikari rice - a premium short-grain rice that is known for its sweet flavor and sticky texture. But did you know that Koshihikari rice is more than just a delicious ingredie... -
Shinshu Soba (信州そば)
Shinshu (now Nagano Prefecture) is said to be the birthplace of soba-kiri. Nagano Prefecture has a large temperature difference between day and night, and the well-drained mountainous fields are suitable for cultivating buckwhe... -
Goshiki namagashi (五色生菓子)
Ishikawa Prefecture is a place where the culture of eating rice cakes has been rooted since ancient times. For example, various mochi dishes such as "Aburi mochi", "Hippari mochi", "Tobitsuki mochi", and "Tochi mochi'' are eaten thr... -
Fujinomiya Yakisoba (富士宮やきそば)
Fujinomiya Yakisoba is one of the local gourmet food in Fujinomiya City. The main characteristic of this yakisoba dish is its stiffness. If you want to know more about one of the major yakisoba in Japan, continue reading below. What is F... -
Hamamatsu Gyoza（浜松餃子）
Talking about Japanese style street food, Gyoza is considered to be one of the most popular dish. Gyoza (餃子）is Japanese dumplings that usually consists of wheat flour based dough with various fillings such as meat, vegetables, etc. In... -
Katsu Don (カツ丼)
When you say Japanese food, Katsu Don may be one of the first ones to come to your mind. In fact, it is so famous that many shops abroad sell this too. But, what is it about Katsu Don that makes it a favorite among many? What is Katsu Do... -
Mizu Yokan (水羊羹)
Apart from food such as Takoyaki, Ramen, Sushi, Onigiri, etc, Japanese cuisine also has a lot of interesting and delicious dishes to try. Today, we want to introduce Mizu Yokan, a traditional Japanese sweet (Wagashi) from Fukui Prefectur... -
Kusa mochi (草餅)
What is Kusa mochi? Kusa mochi (草餅) is one of the Japanese sweets also known as "kusamochi or yomogi mochi (蓬餅)." Locals made it using mochi and yomogi (known as Japanese mugwort) leaves. In fact, this Kusa Mochi is the Yomogi Moch... -
Taiwan Ramen (台湾ラーメン)
By now, you may be aware that Japan loves ramen. In fact, there are types of ramen from different parts of the country. With this in mind, it's no longer a surprise that in just one area, there are many kinds of ramen. Taiwan Ramen is an... -
Kinako Mochi (きな粉餅)
What if I told you that there is a Japanese dessert that can make you live longer and happier? It is called kinako mochi, and it consists of chewy rice cakes dusted with roasted soybean powder. Kinako mochi has a nutty and slightly sweet...
