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Fish is an essential part of Japanese cuisine. In fact, it is safe to say that they eat a lot of fish in a week. The fact that Japan is a huge island means they have a variety of fish available. Thus, they created dishes that use fish as...

Senbeijiru is a local dish made by simmering Nambu senbei crackers in a broth made from meat, fish, mushrooms, and vegetables. Starting with Hachinohe City in Aomori Prefecture, it is often made in the southern region of the prefect...

Japan's food world goes far beyond sushi and ramen. One treat that often surprises first-timers is 水羊羹 Mizu Yokan, a chilled wagashi made from adzuki beans, kanten jelly, and sugar. It looks simple. But the moment you taste it, someth...

Hokkaido is attractive for its seafood. You can eat fresh and delicious seafood only in Hokkaido. Many tourists come from outside Hokkaido because they are attracted by the deliciousness of the ingredients. Among them, the most popular i...

Picture soft, thick noodles in a mellow sweet-savory sauce, with a runny yolk sliding into every strand. That plate is Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば), a local noodle dish from Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Cooks stir-fry thick noodles...

Karashi renkon ranks among the proudest foods of Kumamoto. The dish packs lotus root holes with spicy mustard miso. Cooks then dip it in batter and deep-fry it until golden. Curious how a sick lord sparked this Edo period creation? You w...

Kamaboko is a traditional Japanese fish cake made from seasoned white fish paste. Most versions have a soft, springy texture and a mild, clean seafood flavor. In Miyagi Prefecture, the most beloved style is sasa kamaboko — a bamboo-leaf-...

Ibaraki Prefecture is located in the northeast of the Kanto region. The prefecture is blessed with a mild climate and vast and flat arable land, and its main agricultural products include melons, eggs, lotus root, chestnuts, and miz...

Soup curry is Sapporo’s signature dish of spice-infused broth, tender meat, colorful vegetables, and rice served on the side. In a typical bowl, fragrant spices meet bone-in chicken, fried vegetables, and clear savory soup. This guide ex...

Saga Beef is premium Japanese wagyu from Japanese Black cattle raised by farms within the JA Group Saga area. Only carcasses graded 5, or grade 4 with a Beef Marbling Standard score of No.7 or higher, qualify for the name. Grade 4 carcas...