Shikoku Food– Udon, Seafood & Traditional Island Cuisine –
Shikoku is the smallest of Japan’s four main islands and consists of four prefectures: Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, and Kochi. Despite its size, the region has a rich culinary heritage shaped by mountains and the Seto Inland Sea.
The region is especially famous for Sanuki udon from Kagawa as well as seafood and traditional rice-based dishes.
Discover the traditional foods and regional specialties of Shikoku in this category.
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Taimen 鯛めん（たいめん）
Taimen (鯛めん) is a super special dish served at Japanese parties. It comes from the Nanyo area of Ehime, near Uwajima City. This local food is amazing to look at! The main part is a whole sea bream fish placed right on top of a big pil... -
Nabe yaki udon (鍋焼きうどん)
Nabe-yaki udon is a beloved Japanese dish that combines hearty udon noodles with a variety of fresh ingredients, all simmered to perfection in a steaming hot pot. This comforting meal is particularly popular during the colder months, off... -
Handa somen (半田そうめん)
Handa Somen is a traditional Japanese noodle with a rich history and unique characteristics that set it apart from other somen varieties. Renowned for its slightly thicker and chewier texture, Handa noodles has been a beloved local speci... -
Kokera sushi (こけら寿司)
Have you ever heard about Kokera Sushi in Kochi, Japan? It's like a special sushi party happening right there. Japan has tons of sushi, but this sushi is really unique. It's not just regular sushi – it's got a story, a tradition, and a... -
Oiri (おいり)
Oiri (おいり) is a traditional Japanese confection from Kagawa Prefecture consisting of small, colorful puffed rice balls with a light, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Originally given as a wedding gift symbolizing good luck, oiri is now wid... -
Taimeshi （鯛めし）
In Japan, the combination of fish and rice has become very common but still plays a very important role in Japanese food culture. You may know and eat Tai (sea bream) sometimes. However, do you know what is the meaning of this fish to Ja... -
Katsuo no Tataki (鰹のたたき)
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... -
Awaodori (阿波尾鶏)
Japan has at least fifty (50) breeds of chicken. In fact, they have a long breeding history that dates back to Meiji Era. One of them is Awaodori which comes from Tokushima Prefecture. What is Awaodori? Awaodori is the result of crossbre... -
Nabeyaki Ramen (鍋焼きラーメン)
What is Nabeyaki Ramen? Nabeyaki Ramen is a local ramen of Sasuki City in Kochi Prefecture. It is a ramen dish made with chicken soup that is stewed in a traditional earthenware pot. Everyone can taste this specialty ramen in ramen store... -
Kawara senbei (瓦せんべい)
Have you ever heard of Kawara senbei? The subtle sweetness of this cracker has a nostalgic taste. It is a baked confectionery that has been popular for a long time as a "Japanese cookie" with a slightly high-quality taste. Today, we...
