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Yakitori (やきとり)
Introduction to Yakitori Yakitori (やきとり) is a traditional food in Japan that consists of a bite-sized chicken stab on a skewer and grill on an open fire. When it comes to chicken on a stick, the Japanese have their own best version o... -
Sanuki Udon (讃岐うどん)
WHAT IS SANUKI UDON? One of the traditional food in Japan specifically in Kagawa Prefecture called "Sanuki Udon" is characterized by many by its lightness and chewy noodles. Sanuki Udon was recommended when one has bad digestion and feel... -
Fuku/Fugu (ふぐ)
WHAT IS FUKU/FUGU? Fugu/Fuku is a Japanese word for pufferfish and the dish is prepared from it in an integrated area of Yamaguchi Prefecture Shimonoseki. There are various theories involving the originality of the name Fugu/ Fuku. The o... -
Hiroshima Kaki (広島かき)
WHAT IS HIROSHIMA KAKI? It is to be believed that Japanese foods do have a way on everyone’s stomach. An example of this is Hiroshima Kaki or Hiroshima Oysters which was known as one of the best oysters in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. ... -
Izumo Soba (出雲そば)
【WHAT IS IZUMO SOBA?】 Izumo soba is a traditional food in Japan that is widely eaten in the Izumo region of Shimane prefecture. It was known to be a traditional soba noodle of Izumo which was uniquely invented from emergency foods. The... -
Mosaebi モサエビ (Phantom Shrimp)
MOSAEBI'S ORIGIN/HISTORICAL BACKGROUND This local gourmet in Japan is quite unique. Its name or what it is called changes depending on the place of origin. There is a theory that Mosa shrimp was a name distinct to the San’in region and b... -
Wakayama Ramen (和歌山ラーメン)
Origin/Historical Background of Wakayama Ramen Wakayama Ramen is one of traditional ramen in Japan that is served at specialty stores and popular cafeterias, mainly in the northern part of Wakayama prefecture. Wakayama Prefecture has a w... -
Himeji Oden (姫路おでん)
ORIGIN/ HISTORICAL BACKGROUND The time of origin of Himeji Oden is uncertain. It was said to be around 80 years since it was discovered. There is a theory that the ginger soy sauce was accidentally sprinkled on the oden, a type of nabemo... -
Negiyaki ねぎ焼き (Green Onion Pancake)
Japan has so many sweet savory pancakes ever since a long time ago and Negiyaki is one of them. It is the thinner version of Okonomiya.
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