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四国の食 Shikoku Food Guide Udon · Bonito · Sea Bream Shikoku is the smallest of Japan's four main islands. Yet it punches far above its weight when it comes to food. The island spans four prefectures: Kagawa, Kochi, Ehime, and Tokushima...

中部の食 Chubu Food Guide Nagoya Meshi · Kaga Cuisine · Hida Beef Chubu sits at the geographic heart of Japan. The region connects Tokyo in the east to Osaka in the west. It spans nine prefectures: Aichi, Gifu, Shizuoka, Nagano, Niigata,...

九州の食 Kyushu Food Guide Ramen · Pork · Seafood Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, is one of the country's most exciting and diverse culinary destinations. Kyushu spans seven prefectures — Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, K...

関西の食 Kansai Food Guide Takoyaki · Kaiseki · Kobe Beef This Kansai food guide spans seven prefectures — Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama, and Mie — and explores one of the most diverse and celebrated food cultures in the cou...

関東の食 Kanto Food Guide Sushi · Tempura · Gyoza Kanto food ranges from Tokyo's Edomae sushi, tempura, soba, and monjayaki to Yokohama's iekei ramen, Utsunomiya's gyoza, Ibaraki's natto, and Gunma's wheat-based noodle dishes. Shaped by ...

東北の食 Tohoku Food Guide Snow Country · Rice Belt · Fermentation · Two Seas Rugged mountains, snowy winters, and fertile farmland shape the unique flavors of Tohoku cuisine. Local communities developed hearty hot pots, preserved foods,...

北海道の食 Hokkaido Food Guide Seafood · Ramen · Dairy Hokkaido, the northernmost island of Japan, is one of the country's greatest culinary destinations. Known for its vast landscapes, cold climate, and rich natural environment, Hokkaid...

The Shonai area of Yamagata Prefecture has rough winters. They get heavy snow and strong winds from the Sea of Japan. This cold weather means people need warm, filling meals with lots of fat to heat them up fast. The local food has a per...

My first encounter with Kaga cuisine was in Kanazawa during the winter. Walking along stone-paved streets glistening with snow, I entered a traditional ryotei restaurant. In the quiet tatami room, vermillion lacquerware and Kutani cerami...

Japanese cuisine values balance and fresh ingredients. While most people think of sushi, rice, and noodles, everyday Japanese dishes also offer good sources of protein. These foods form part of daily meals in Japan and support healthy ea...