Shizuoka Prefecture is located along the Pacific coast and is famous for green tea production and fresh seafood.
The region’s cuisine includes seafood dishes, tea-based desserts, and traditional Japanese meals.
Discover traditional foods from Shizuoka and explore the culinary culture of this coastal prefecture.
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Tokoroten (ところてん)
Discover the delightful taste of Japan with a traditional dish called Tokoroten! As the summer heat sizzles, this refreshing and cooling treat is a favorite among locals. Tokoroten transformed into noodle-like strips or cubes. Served chi... -
Shizuoka Oden (静岡おでん)
Traditional winter cuisine known as Shizuoka Oden is popular all around Japan. This was created in central Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture and has since spread across the whole nation. In this article, we will explore the history and cultura... -
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）
Hamamatsu is known as Japan’s “Gyoza Capital.” Local cooks pan‑fry dumplings in a perfect circle. A mound of boiled bean sprouts sits right in the center. This B‑class gourmet snack feels casual, satisfying, and oddly photogenic. It’s am... -
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... -
Unajyu (うな重)
Unaju is a Japanese grilled eel rice bowl served in an elegant lacquered box. Glossy unagi kabayaki sits over steamed rice, soaked in a sweet soy-based sauce. It looks beautiful. It tastes even better. If you have ever wondered what make...
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