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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Tamago Kake Gohan (卵かけご飯)
Introduction to Tamago Kake Gohan Did you have any idea what the Japanese eat for their breakfast? Well, this article will be your guide to one of their Japanese breakfast called, "Tamago Kake Gohan". If you are familiar with Japanese' T... -
Date Maki (伊達巻)
Introduction to Date Maki Date Maki is an egg dish that originally comes from Nagasaki, also called a sweet omelette roll. It is a part of Osechi Ryori, the traditional Japanese new year food. It is like Tamagoyaki but in a sweeter taste... -
Toshikoshi Soba (年越しそば)
Introduction to Toshikoshi Soba After Christmas Day, everyone is looking forward to the new year to come. Wishing that the new year will be prosperous and will be a great year to look forward to. Even everyone is wishing to forget all th... -
Hakata Ramen (博多ラーメン)
Introduction to Hakata Ramen Hakata Ramen is not just ordinary Japanese ramen, it is one of the "Japan's Three Great Local Ramen". Along with "Sapporo Miso Ramen" and "Kitakata Ramen", Japanese people loved this trio for a long time. Hak... -
KuriKinton (栗きんとん)
Introduction to KuriKinton Are you a fan of eating something healthy but at the same time, sweet? Do you also believe that you can have a bite of autumn taste during New Year? Following Christmas, you can see the entire region of Japan p... -
Mosaebi (モサエビ)
When you hear "the taste of winter in Tottori Prefecture," many people think of "Matsuba-gani" (snow crabs). When the first bustle is covered on the national news, many people may feel that winter has arrived. "Matsuba gani" is well... -
Ohagi (おはぎ)
Introduction to Ohagi Ohagi is one of the traditional Japanese sweets that locals eat during autumn. Japanese make this by steaming or cooking glutinous rice and pounding it lightly to the extent that half of the grains remain, then they... -
Mochi (餅)
Introduction to Mochi When it comes to traditional Japanese desserts, Mochi is always the answer. This traditional dessert is famous for rice cake, enjoy by locals in Japan for centuries. Mochi or Japanese rice cake is made by steaming g... -
Hitsumabushi (ひつまぶし)
Introduction to Hitsumabushi Today, eel is a very popular food and fish not only in Japan but also overseas. Hitsumabushi is a traditional Japanese food that uses grilled eel. It is one of Nagoya's specialty cuisines, and locals usually ... -
Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司)
Introduction to Hatahata Sushi Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is one of the traditional Japanese foods that is classify as fermented sushi (izushi) and uses hatahata or Japanese sandfish. Moreover, Hatahata is a unique and famous fish in ...
