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Asahikawa Ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Asahikawa City in Hokkaido. A layer of lard seals the surface, which keeps the bowl hot in brutal cold. Underneath sits a double soup of pork and seafood, plus firm low-hydration wavy noodles. Th...

Introduction Shinagawa-meshi is that memorable dish that will take tourists and locals on a culinary trip, leaving them with an unforgettable taste and a better grasp of Japanese traditions and culture. Even if it’s bought from a Japanes...

A chef presses a small mound of rice, lays a slice of glossy fish on top, and brushes it once with sauce. Then the piece lands in front of you, ready to eat. That short sequence sums up Edomae sushi (江戸前寿司), the Tokyo style of nigir...

Tokushima ramen is a regional noodle dish from Tokushima Prefecture. It typically combines a rich soy-seasoned broth with thin noodles, sweet-savory pork belly, green onions, bean sprouts, and an optional raw egg. Local bowls generally f...

Sanuki Udon is the famous chewy wheat noodle of Kagawa Prefecture, the smallest prefecture in Japan and the proud home of udon culture. Locals proudly call Kagawa "Udon Prefecture," and more than a few travelers fly there just to eat. Th...

Fugu is the Japanese word for pufferfish, a prized winter delicacy. Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Shimonoseki in particular, is its most famous home. Licensed chefs remove the toxic parts, so diners can enjoy it safely. What says winter bett...

Wakayama ramen is a local tonkotsu shoyu ramen from Wakayama City. Locals call it chuka soba, not ramen. Thin straight noodles, a rich soy sauce and pork bone broth, and haya sushi on the counter define the bowl. Quick answer: Wakayama r...

Hida beef is a certified Japanese Wagyu brand from Gifu Prefecture. It comes from Japanese Black cattle raised for at least 14 months in the region. Fans know it for fine marbling, a tender bite, and clean, sweet-tasting fat. This guide ...

"Wagyu" refers only to four varieties, Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Hornless, and Japan Shorthorn. It is characterized by high quality, rich umami and juicy fat among beef. In Japan, many people may definitely think of brands...

Kitakata ramen (喜多方ラーメン) is a regional ramen style from Fukushima Prefecture, known for flat wavy noodles, a clear soy sauce broth, and a breakfast ramen culture found nowhere else. The broth builds on pork bones, chicken, and dri...