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Osaka does not do subtle. Japan's old merchant capital built its cooking around volume, speed and sauce, and it gave the country a word for the result: kuidaore, eating yourself into ruin. This is the birthplace of takoyaki, the home of ...

Ask someone what to eat in Ibaraki. Most people say natto, the fermented soybeans, or Mito's pickled plum. Both are fair answers. But ask a local, and the first thing out of their mouth is usually kenchin soba. It's a bowl of earthy root...

埼玉の食 Saitama Food Guide Negi · Sweet Potato · Udon This Saitama food guide covers the dishes, cities, and agricultural traditions that make this inland prefecture one of the Kanto region's most distinctive — and most overlooked — foo...

Ask most people about Gunma food. They'll say yakimanjuu, the grilled steamed buns. That's fair. But if you're talking noodles, Tatebayashi deserves your attention. Tatebayashi udon is one of Gunma's Big Three regional noodle styles. It ...

If you are a fan of noodles, you are in for a real treat today. We are exploring a very special dish from the mountains of Gunma, Japan. It is called Mizusawa Udon. This dish is loved for being simple, refreshing, and incredibly tasty. L...

栃木県の食 Tochigi Food Guide Strawberries · Gyoza · Yuba · Wagyu This Tochigi food guide covers the dishes, cities, and culinary traditions that make this mountainous inland prefecture one of the Kanto region's most surprising food dest...

千葉の食 Chiba Food Guide Seafood · Soy Sauce · Peanuts This Chiba food guide covers the dishes, coastlines, and food traditions that make Japan's most underrated prefecture one of the country's richest regional food cultures. Chiba surr...

神奈川の食 Kanagawa Food Guide Ramen · Shirasu · Navy Curry This Kanagawa food guide covers the dishes, cities, and food traditions that make this prefecture one of Japan's most diverse and historically significant eating destinations. K...

Japan's food scene is genuinely hard to summarize. Every region has its own flavors, ingredients, and history. This Japan food guide tries to make sense of it all. It covers eight major areas, from Hokkaido in the cold north to Okinawa's...

There are soups you eat. Then there are soups you feel. Kasujiru is firmly in the second category. This traditional Japanese winter soup has been keeping people warm for centuries. It is thick, fragrant, and deeply satisfying. The key in...