Local Food in Japan that you should try– tag –
Negiyaki (ねぎ焼き) is a savory pancake local food from the Kansai region of Japan. It is similar to okonomiyaki, but it consists of flour, eggs, dashi, yam and a large amount of green onions1. The batter is spread onto a hot plate and the green onions are placed on top and fried until the batter at the bottom is golden brown
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Iwakuni sushi (岩国寿司)
"Iwakuni Sushi" is a local dish of Iwakuni castle town in Yamaguchi. Although it is Oshizushi, the seasoning of the ingredients has a similar nuance to Chirashizushi. The sushi rice is pressed firmly because it is embossed with... -
Kobe beef (神戸牛)
Kobe beef is known as one of Japan's top three wagyu beef. In order to be called Kobe beef, it is necessary to pass thorough management and strict standards. Today, we want to introduce standards for "Kobe beef" and let's see what w... -
Unagi no kabayaki (うなぎのかば焼き)
For hundreds of years, Unagi has been popular not only in Japan but also all over the world as a healthy and luxurious dish. However, do you wonder what makes this dish so expensive? Today, we would like to introduce about Unagi no Kabay... -
Uni don (うに丼)
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... -
Yokote Yakisoba (横手やきそば)
Have you ever heard of Yokote Yakisoba? It is popular as one of the three major yakisoba noodles Japan along with "Fujinomiya Yakisoba" in Fujinomiya (Shizuoka Prefecture) and "Ota Yakisoba" in Ota City (Gunma Prefecture). In this articl... -
Zenzai (ぜんざい)
When it comes to the cold season, a lot of Japanese will think of the sweets "zenzai" and "oshiruko". The harmony between the fragrant baked mochi and the gentle sweetness of red beans will warm your mind and body. By the way, what ... -
Hitachi beef (常陸牛)
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... -
Kyoto ramen (京都ラーメン)
Kyoto is an ancient city that is also attractive for sightseeing. Naturally, the food culture will be deep if the place is the origin. The soup stock culture in the Kansai region naturally has a positive effect on local ramen and is ente... -
Yatsuhashi (八ツ橋)
Speaking of sweets that represent Kyoto, you can't miss Yatsuhashi. It has a very long history and is said to have been born in the second year of Genroku (1689). Then what is the story behind the birth of this sweet? Let's find out... -
Soup curry (スープカレー)
Soup curry has exploded from Sapporo in recent years. It is a smooth soup that is a blend of dozens of spices, and usually contains meat such as chicken and a lot of vegetables. There are various types of spices and ingredients, and you ...
