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Chuushiti Meshi is a local food in Japan since more than one hundred years ago. It is a rice dish that incorporates three important Japanese tradition. Therefore, Chuushiti Meshi is one of the Five Great Meals of Japan. So how magnificen...

Meshi "めし" is a staple in Japan. Meshi refers to rice cooked by steaming or boiling. The water needs to be dried out after. Many local foods contain meshi as its primary ingredient. Rice dish is so popular all over the country. Sayori ...

Shirokuma Dessert Shirokuma directly translates to "white bear". However, Japanese have a favorite dessert that comes in the same name. The dessert originated in Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture. There are different theories on how t...

Miyazaki Jitokko is sometimes referred as “Miyazaki Jidori”. This grilled chicken is a traditional food in Japan that originated in Miyazaki Prefecture situated in Kyushu Island. Jitokko is a type of chicken that has its own branding tha...