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Introduction to Iekei Ramen Iekei Ramen (家系ラーメン) is a traditional Japanese dish consisting of soup based on tonkotsu shoyu mixed with thick Chinese noodles. Adding also the chicken oil, spinach, char siu, and seaweed toppings ...

Introduction to Nikujaga Nikujaga (肉じゃが) is a traditional Japanese food in which the meat, potatoes, and onion are stewed in a sweetened soy sauce and mirin. Locals made this dish by frying meat, potatoes, onions, konnyaku, etc., and...

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 of what locals call Yakito...

Saiki City, which boasts the largest area in Kyushu, has many areas facing the sea, and the total length of the ria coast connecting Kamiura, Saiki, Tsurumi, Yonesuizu, and Kamae is about 260 km. Atsumeshi, a local dish rooted in these t...

Nowadays, horse meat is attracting attention for its high protein content, low fat, and ability to be eaten raw. Since ancient times, there have been several regions in Japan country where horse meat eating culture is thriving. Nowadays,...

Do you know Mizutaki, also known as Hakata's specialty? It is said to be one of the four major chicken hot pot in Japan, along with Tokyo's Gunji Nabe, Kyoto's Kashiwa Nabe, and Akita's Kiritampo, but many people may have heard the name ...

Facing the Genkai Sea with rough waves, Yobuko is a port town blessed with seafood. The freshly fried squid that has just been fried from the cage and cooked quickly is Yobuko's specialty. The sight of the fresh and transparent squid mea...

Katsuo is a member of the bonito family and is characterized by its sharp teeth, but have you ever wondered what kind of fish it is? So, this time, let's explain about Katsuo. We will also introduce how to eat it deliciously, so please c...

Eaten in Imabari City (Toyo) and Matsuyama City Hojo (Nakayo), "sea bream" (tai meshi) is a local dish made by cooking a whole sea bream in a clay pot or kettle. "Tai meshi" in Uwajima City (Nanyo) is a fisherman's dish in which sea brea...

We often say "Speaking of udon, Sanuki udon in Kagawa Prefecture", but what is the difference between Sanuki udon and other udon? Have you ever wondered? In this article, we will introduce the characteristics of Sanuki udon and how it di...