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This Kansai food guide spans seven prefectures — Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Shiga, Wakayama, and Mie — and explores one of the most diverse and celebrated food cultures in the country. From the vibrant street food scene of Osaka to the r...

If you're planning a trip to Japan, the Kansai region is probably already on your list. Kyoto, Osaka, Nara are names that almost everyone recognizes. But here's the thing: most travelers spend so much time planning what to see that they ...

If you are a fan of Japanese food, you may have heard or even tried sukiyaki before. However, do you know that there are more than one type of sukiyaki: Kansai style and Kanto style sukiyaki. Today, we want to introduce Kansai style Suki...

Introduction to Kansai Style Okonomiyaki Kansai style okonomiyaki or also Osaka-style okonomiyaki is a Japanese traditional food in Osaka prefecture in the Kansai region. It is a predominant version of the dish, found throughout most of ...

Sake begins with a quiet transformation inside a grain of rice. That transformation has a name: koji. So what is koji in sake brewing? Koji is steamed rice grown with a special mold, Aspergillus oryzae. The mold spreads through each grai...

Kagawa is famous for udon, yet its food story runs deeper. One old dish carries a strange, catchy name. People call it Kankan zushi, a pressed sushi from Kagawa. Some also write it as Kankan sushi in English. The name comes from a sound,...

Kagawa is famous for udon, yet the prefecture hides other treasures. One of them is iriko meshi, a humble rice dish with deep flavor. Iriko means dried sardines, a pantry staple across western Japan. Cooks here simmer them into rice for ...

Yakiniku is one of Japan’s most enjoyable food experiences. It feels casual, warm, and a little exciting. You sit around a grill, cook small pieces of meat, and eat them hot. The sound, smoke, and smell become part of the meal. At first,...

Akita sake is a refined sake culture from northern Japan. It comes from Akita Prefecture, a rice-growing region in Tohoku. Cold winters, abundant water, local rice, and careful brewing shape its character. As a result, the style is often...

Japanese street food hits you before you even see the stall. First comes the smell: charcoal, sweet soy glaze, and something sizzling on a hot iron plate. You follow your nose without a plan. That's how most great matsuri food memories s...