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Katsuo — Kouchi

Shikoku

Katsuo (鰹)

Date 4 years ago

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Katsuo is a member of the bonito family and is characterized by its sharp teeth, but have you ever wondered…

uwajima taimeshi — Ehime

Shikoku

Uwajima Taimeshi (宇和島鯛めし)

Date 4 years ago

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Eaten in Imabari City (Toyo) and Matsuyama City Hojo (Nakayo), “sea bream” (tai meshi) is a local dish made by…

sanuki udon — Kagawa

Shikoku

Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん)

Date 4 years ago

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We often say “Speaking of udon, Sanuki udon in Kagawa Prefecture”, but what is the difference between Sanuki udon and other udon? Have you…

Chugoku

Yamaguchi

Fuku / Fugu (ふぐ)

Date 4 years ago

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What comes to mind when you hear the taste of winter? In the cold season, nothing is more suitable than…

Chugoku

Okayama

Okayama Ramen (岡山ラーメン)

Date 4 years ago

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Ramen : A Staple in Japan Okayama Ramen is one of Ramen in Japan. Ramen is probably the most popular…

Hiroshima Kaki — Chugoku

Hiroshima

Hiroshima Kaki (広島かき)

Date 4 years ago

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Have you ever heard of Hiroshima Kaki (oyster)? In fact, Hiroshima Prefecture ranks first in Japan in oyster production. In…

izumo soba — Chugoku

Shimane

Izumo Soba (出雲そば)

Date 4 years ago

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Shimane Prefecture’s local dish “Izumo soba” is counted as one of the three major soba noodles Japan. The noodles are…

miwa somen — Kansai

Nara

Miwa Somen (三輪素麺）

Date 4 years ago

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Japan is known for different cuisines that originated hundreds to thousands of years ago. They are one of the countries…

Wakayama Ramen — Kansai

Wakayama

Wakayama Ramen (和歌山ラーメン)

Date 4 years ago

Reading Time 7 Mins Read

Wakayama Ramen is one of traditional ramen in Japan that is served at specialty stores and popular cafeterias, mainly in…

Hyougo

Kansai

Himeji Oden (姫路おでん)

Date 4 years ago

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Today, we are going to introduce the local gourmet “Himeji Oden” in Himeji City, Hyogo Prefecture. Then what is Himeji…

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