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By now, you may be aware that Japan loves ramen. In fact, there are types of ramen from different parts of the country. With this in mind, it's no longer a surprise that in just one area, there are many kinds of ramen. Taiwan Ramen is an...

What if I told you that there is a Japanese dessert that can make you live longer and happier? It is called kinako mochi, and it consists of chewy rice cakes dusted with roasted soybean powder. Kinako mochi has a nutty and slightly sweet...

Kishimen is part of Nagoya Meshi just like Tebasaki. It's a Japanese noodle that is quick to cook just like udon. In fact, they are almost the same. The only difference is the shape and thickness. What is Kishimen? Kishimen has flat and ...

"Miso nikomi udon" is a dish made by simmering raw noodles in a clay pot with bonito flakes in the soup made with hatcho miso, which is a standard in the Nagoya area.　It is famous as a Nagoya specialty you can find in various parts of t...

There are very few tonkatsu restaurants in the Tokai region that do not serve miso katsu. Especially in Nagoya, it is such a popular menu and it is one of the dishes called "Nagoya-meshi". This is tonkatsu topped with a unique sauce base...

Introduction to Houtou Houtou is a traditional Japanese noodle soup made mainly in Yamanashi Prefecture. Basically, it is a kind of dish served hotly by boiling thick and short noodles with pumpkin and other vegetables in miso. However, ...

Introduction to Oyaki Oyaki is a Japanese dumpling stuffed with seasoned vegetables, fruits, and even anko bean paste. It is a local dish of Nagano prefecture and locals wrapped different ingredients in wheat flour and buckwheat flour an...

Introduction to Tenmusu Are you one of those people who love to have onigiri, or omusubi or rice ball as a snack and/or substitute for meals? Then, you should definitely know about Tenmusu. Tenmusu is a specialty from Nagoya classified a...

Before the unlimited wings craze, Tebasaki is already existing. If you love crispy fried chicken wings, then this local dish from Japan is for you! Are you looking for a new chicken wing dish? Read on to know more. What is Nagoya chicken...

Introduction to Jibuni Jibuni (治部煮) is a traditional Japanese specialty dish that represents Kanazawa. It has been popular since the time of the Kaga domain, and one of its attractions is that it can be made with familiar ingredients....