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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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... -
Tokushima Ramen (徳島ラーメン)
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... -
Katsuo (鰹)
Katsuo is a member of the bonito family and is characterized by its sharp teeth, but have you ever wondered what kind of fish it is? So, this time, let's explain about Katsuo. We will also introduce how to eat it deliciously, so please c... -
Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし)
People eat "sea bream" (tai meshi) in Imabari City (Toyo) and Matsuyama City Hojo (Nakayo). This local dish cooks a whole sea bream in a clay pot or kettle. "Tai meshi" in Uwajima City (Nanyo) is a fisherman's dish where people dip sea b... -
Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん)
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...
