Mie Food– Ise Cuisine, Seafood & Regional Specialties –
Mie Prefecture is located in the Kansai region of Japan and is known for its coastal seafood and traditional food culture connected to the historic Ise Grand Shrine.
One of the most famous regional dishes is tekonezushi, a sushi dish made with marinated tuna or bonito served over vinegared rice. The dish originated as a quick meal for fishermen in the Ise-Shima area.
Mie is also home to Matsusaka beef, one of Japan’s most famous wagyu brands, prized for its fine marbling and rich flavor.
In this category, explore Mie food and discover the regional specialties that represent the culinary culture of Kansai.
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Seki no To (関の戸)
Seki no To (関の戸) is a bite-sized Japanese sweet from Seki-juku, an old post town in Kameyama, Mie Prefecture. One small shop wraps smooth red bean paste in gyuhi, a soft rice dough, then dusts the whole thing in wasanbon sugar. That p... -
Tekonezushi (てこねずし)
Tekonezushi is a traditional regional sushi dish from Mie Prefecture, made with red-fleshed fish marinated in a soy sauce tare and folded through vinegared rice. Bonito is the classic choice, though tuna appears often. Shiso, ginger and ... -
Yokkaichi Tonteki (四日市とんてき)
Yokkaichi Tonteki is a Japanese pork steak from Mie Prefecture in central Japan, sautéed with whole garlic cloves and finished in a dark garlic sauce. Locals treat it as a local specialty rather than a restaurant showpiece. The pork arri... -
Tsu Gyoza (津ぎょうざ)
Tsu Gyoza (津ぎょうざ) is a giant deep-fried dumpling from Tsu City, the capital of Mie Prefecture. Each one uses a custom wrapper 15 centimeters across, so a single piece replaces about three ordinary gyoza. It began in school lunches r... -
Mie Nanki Mikan (三重南紀みかん)
Mie Nanki Mikan (三重南紀みかん) is a Japanese mandarin orange from the southern tip of Mie Prefecture. Growers there ship citrus in almost every month of the year, which is rare in Japan. The brand covers Unshu mandarins from three town... -
Ise ebi (伊勢海老)
Ise ebi, or Japanese spiny lobster, is a prized delicacy in Japan, known for its sweet, tender meat and deep cultural significance. From festive New Year’s dishes to symbols of longevity and success, Ise ebi holds a special place in Japa... -
Akafuku (赤福)
Akafuku mochi is a traditional Japanese sweet from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. It has soft mochi topped with smooth sweet red bean paste. Its wave-like shape represents the Isuzu River near Ise Jingu. Many travelers in Japan recognize the ... -
Matsusaka Beef (松阪牛)
Matsusaka beef is a regional wagyu brand from Mie Prefecture, and its rules are among the strictest in Japan. Producers raise only registered Japanese Black heifers that have never calved, so supply stays small. The reward is fine marbli... -
Ise Udon (伊勢うどん)
Ise Udon is a regional noodle dish from Mie Prefecture. It features extra-thick noodles cooked until deliberately soft, then served with a small amount of dark, sweet-savory sauce made with tamari soy sauce and dashi. Diners mix the sauc... -
Tenmusu (天むす)
Introduction to Tenmusu Are you one of those people who love to have onigiri, or omusubi or rice ball as a snack and/or substitute for meals? Then, you should definitely know about Tenmusu. Tenmusu is a specialty from Nagoya classified a...
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