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Ja Pan ' S Tasty Secrets: Local Food That Satisfies The World's Most Demanding Eaters
Ja Pan ' S Tasty Secrets: Local Food That Satisfies The World's Most Demanding Eaters
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Local food that
satisfies the world's most
demanding eaters
Think you've already tried the best that Japan has to offer? It appreciation of Japanese ingredients and their applications.
might be time to think again. And one or two delicacies may strike you as extreme cuisine:
enjoyable only by those whose palate is completely attuned to
Japan is packed with delicious dishes. All over the country the full range of tastes and textures found in Japan, surely the
people are constantly cooking up new ways to satisfy a nation's world's most diverse culinary culture.
hunger for culinary perfection. Hundreds of gourmet treats
come and go, some starting out as a local favorite and then That easy-to-extreme diversity is evident even in our initial
sweeping the land. Occasionally a food fad will last, or maybe selection of local cuisines loved all over Japan—but you
the nation grows to love a local delicacy over a period of years. probably won't have to read long before something gets your
The greatest success stories are rewarded with a place in the mouth watering. Our second selection focuses on food that
nation's heart. has won a loyal local following in the region where it
originated. Here, too, you will find many dishes that can be—
While various dishes are popular for showcasing local ingredi- or already are—cherished across regional or national boundar-
ents, many others succeed for the most basic reason of all: they ies. And even if occasionally you catch yourself thinking, "I'm
taste great! And once a local food becomes established at the not sure I could eat that," remind yourself that each dish is a
national level, it's made it. It's passed the ultimate test of survivor of a merciless process of food selection. If Japan says
culinary fitness. In many cases you don't even need to be a fan it's fit to eat, it could be time to take your tastebuds to the
of mainstream Japanese cuisine to appreciate its value. It gym!
appeals instantly to anyone with an appetite. Other dishes are
more of an adventure, requiring at least some awareness and Now come on; let's eat! Itadakimasu!
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Yokohama
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Osaka
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■ Hokkaido
the nation
■ Tohoku
Kagoshima
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■ Chubu
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■ Shikoku
Naha ■ Kyushu
■ Okinawa
Hokkaido Map 1
No. Northern delights Iwate Map 3
No. Cool noodles
Hokkaido Rice bowl with Tohoku
Uni-ikura-don sea urchin and Morioka Reimen Chilled noodles
salmon roe
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Hokkaido Map 1
No. Curry so good you can spoon it up Iwate Map 3
No. These spicy noodles are anything but flat
Hokkaido Tohoku
Soup Curry ------------------- Morioka jaja-men Morioka-style flat noodles
04 05
Local dishes loved by the nation
Miyagi Map 4
No. A better beef Tochigi Map 9
No. Scrumptious dumplings
Tohoku Kanto
Gyutan-yaki Grilled beef tongue Utsunomiya Gyoza Meat dumplings
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Akita Map 5
No. Wok-fried sensation Gunma Map 10
No. Yummy yaki-manju
Tohoku Kanto
Grilled skewered
Yokote Yakisoba Stir-fried noodles Yaki-manju dumplings
06 07
Local dishes loved by the nation
Saitama Map 11
No. Recession-proof grilled meats Kanagawa Map 14
No. Pleasure in simplicity
Kanto Kanto
Skewer-grilled chicken
Yakitori / Yakiton or pork Yokosuka Kaigun-kare Yokosuka Navy curry
Tokyo Map 13
No. Tokyo-style hot-plate pancake Shizuoka Map 22
No. Fried firm and flavorful
Kanto Chubu
Griddle-fried
Monja-yaki mixed pancake Fujinomiya Yakisoba Fujinomiya fried noodles
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08 09
Local dishes loved by the nation
Osaka Map 27
No. Whatever—it's delicious Hyogo Map 28
No. Tako-yaki with a twist
Kansai Kansai
"Anything you like" Akashi-style octopus
Okonomi-yaki pancakes Akashi-yaki dumplings
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Osaka Map 27
No. Is anything as Osakan as octopus? Hyogo Map 28
No. Superlative steak
Kansai Kansai
Tako-yaki Grilled octopus dumplings Kobe-gyu Suteki Kobe beef steak
10 11
Local dishes loved by the nation
Hiroshima Map 34
No. Crèpe-style creations Nagasaki Map 42
No. No ordinary noodles
Chugoku Hiroshima-style Kyushu
Noodles in broth; crispy
Hiroshima Okonomi-yaki "anything you like" Champon and Sara-udon fried noodles
pancakes
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Fukuoka Map 40
No. Salty, spicy, special Nagasaki Map 42
No. Hamburger heaven
Kyushu Kyushu
Karashi-mentaiko Spicy Alaska pollack roe Sasebo Burger ----------------------
12 13
Local dishes loved by the nation
Kumamoto Map 43
No. School noodles Kagoshima Map 46
No. Swish those strips
Kyushu Kyushu
Taipien Dry noodle soup Kurobuta no Shabushabu Black hog shabu-shabu
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Miyazaki Map 45
No. Deep-fried delight
Kyushu
Marinated deep-fried
Chicken Nanban chicken
14 15
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a taste of
place
Hokkaido Map 1
No. Mutton masterpiece Hokkaido Map 1
No. A fishermen's classic
Hokkaido Hokkaido
Jingisukan Genghis Khan barbecue Chanchan-yaki Chanchan fry-up
Hokkaido Map 1
No. Salmon hot pot Aomori Map 2
No. Seafood stew
Hokkaido Tohoku
Ishikari-nabe Ishikari hot pot Ichigo-ni "Strawberry" stew
18 19
Local favorites: a taste of place
Aomori Map 2
No. Broken cracker soup Iwate Map 3
No. Delicious damaged dumplings
Tohoku Tohoku
Sembei-jiru Wheat cracker soup Hittsumi Torn dumpling stew
Iwate Map 3
No. The noodles keep coming! Miyagi Map 4
No. Gooey, chewy, yummy
Tohoku Tohoku
Soba noodles in Sticky rice with
Wan-ko soba many small bowls Zunda-mochi mashed green beans
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20 21
Local favorites: a taste of place
Miyagi Map 4
No. Savory salmon and rice Akita Map 5
No. Super stretch noodles
Tohoku Tohoku
Harako-meshi Salmon roe rice Inaniwa Udon Inaniwa udon noodles
Akita Map 5
No. Dumpling on a stick Yamagata Map 6
No. From the communal cauldron
Tohoku Tohoku
Kiritanpo-nabe Cut tanpo hot pot Imo-ni Simmered taro yam
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22 23
Local favorites: a taste of place
Yamagata Map 6
No. Chunky cod stew Fukushima Map 7
No. Choice pickled herring
Tohoku Tohoku
Herring with
Dongara-jiru Dongara stew Nishin no sansho-zuke sansho pepper
Fukushima Map 7
No. Auspicious country cuisine Ibaraki Map 8
No. Classic winter fish dish
Tohoku Kanto
Ko-zuyu Ko soup Anko-ryori Anko dishes
24 25
Local favorites: a taste of place
Ibaraki Map 8
No. Gooey and crunchy Tochigi Map 9
No. Summer mushrooms and noodles
Kanto Kanto
Soba noodles with
Soboro-natto Savory soybeans Chitake-soba chitake mushrooms
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Tochigi Map 9
No. Flavor that's stood the test of time Gunma Map 10
No. Nutritious evening noodles
Kanto Kanto
Salmon and Coarse-cut
Shimo-tsukare vegetable stew Okkirikomi udon noodles
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Local favorites: a taste of place
Gunma Map 10
No. Healthy jelly Saitama Map 10
No. Steamed bun snack
Kanto Kanto
"Chestnut"
Namaimo Konnyaku ryori Konnyaku jelly Iga-manju steamed buns
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Saitama Map 11
No. Midday farm favorite Chiba Map 12
No. Illustrated sushi
Kanto Kanto
Udon noodles
Hiyajiru-udon in cold broth Futomaki-zushi Thick-rolled sushi
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Chiba Map 12
No. Sesame sardines Tokyo Map 13
No. King of fish?
Kanto Kanto
Sardines pickled
Iwashi-no-gomazuke with sesame Kusaya Stinky fish
Tokyo Map 13
No. Deep-fried clams on rice Kanagawa Map 14
No. Festive sweet dumplings
Kanto Kanto
Fukagawa-don Rice bowl with clams Herahera-dango Herahera dumplings
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Kanagawa Map 14
No. Grilled seasonal vegetables Niigata Map 15
No. Perfect picnic sushi
Kanto Chubu
Sushi wrapped
Kanko-yaki Grilled wild plants Sasa-zushi in bamboo leaves
Niigata Map 15
No. Thick vegetable soup Toyama Map 16
No. Trout fit for a shogun
Chubu Chubu
Noppei-jiru Noppei soup Masu-zushi Trout sushi
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Toyama Map 16
No. The king of winter Ishikawa Map 17
No. Duck delicacy
Chubu Chubu
Yellowtail with
Buri-daikon daikon radish Jibu-ni Jibu soup
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Ishikawa Map 17
No. Pickled perfection Fukui Map 18
No. Longevity noodles
Chubu Chubu
Pickled yellowtail Soba noodles
Kabura-zushi with turnip Echizen oroshi soba with grated daikon
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Fukui Map 18
No. Fishy snack Nagano Map 20
No. Handmade heaven
Chubu Chubu
Mackerel preserved
Saba no heshiko in salt and rice bran Shinshu soba Shinshu soba noodles
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Yamanashi Map 19
No. Hot on vegetables Nagano Map 20
No. Farmhouse dumplings
Chubu Chubu
Hot pot
Hoto with udon noodles Oyaki Grilled dumplings
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Gifu Map 21
No. Nutty sweets Shizuoka Map 22
No. Deep-fried mini-shrimp
Chubu Chubu
Kuri-kinton Chestnut balls Sakuraebi no kaki-age Shrimp fritters
Gifu Map 21
No. Tasty paste Shizuoka Map 22
No. Lean eel
Chubu Chubu
Broiled and
Hoba miso Ho leaf miso Unagi no kabayaki seasoned eel
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Aichi Map 23
No. Grilled eel and rice Mie Map 24
No. Pilgrim's choice
Chubu Kansai
Hitsu-mabushi Eel in a tub Ise udon Ise-style udon noodles
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Aichi Map 23
No. Hearty miso stew Mie Map 24
No. Fisherman's sushi
Chubu Kansai
Miso-nikomi udon Noodles in miso broth Tekone-zushi Strewn sushi
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Shiga Map 25
No. Forerunner of sushi Kyoto Map 26
No. Pick the perfect pickle
Kansai Kansai
Funa-zushi Preserved carp Kyo tsukemono Kyoto pickles
Shiga Map 25
No. Delicious duck Kyoto Map 26
No. Eggplant excellence
Kansai Kansai
Broiled eggplant
Kamo nabe Duck hot pot Kamonasu no dengaku with miso
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Osaka Map 27
No. Super slices of sushi cake Hyogo Map 28
No. Wild boar fit to feed an army
Kansai Kansai
Kinki
Hako-zushi Boxed sushi Botan nabe "Peony" hot pot
Osaka Map 27
No. Magnificent mochi soup Hyogo Map 28
No. Nails that hit the spot
Kansai
Kinki Kansai
White miso soup Cooked sand
Shiromiso zoni with mochi Ikanago no kugi-ni eel "nails"
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Nara Map 29
No. Rice and mackerel masterpiece Wakayama Map 30
No. Traditional picnic lunch
Kansai Kansai
Kaki-no-ha-zushi Persimmon leaf sushi Mehari-zushi Leaf-wrapped "sushi"
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Nara Map 29
No. Super-slender snow-white noodles Tottori Map 31
No. Fine crab—and you won't feel the pinch
Kansai Chugoku
Miwa somen Miwa somen noodles Kani-jiru Crabmeat soup
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Tottori Map 31
No. Flying fish cylinders Shimane Map 32
No. Tasty clam cuisine
Chugoku Chugoku
Ago no yaki Flying fish grill Shijimi-jiru Fresh-water clam soup
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Shimane Map 32
No. Soba with the sauce on Okayama Map 33
No. Sushi as a work of art
Chugoku Chugoku
Izumo-style
Izumo soba soba noodles Bara-zushi Strewn sushi
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Okayama Map 33
No. These fish are just too good! Hiroshima Map 34
No. Lunchbox conger
Chugoku Chugoku
Mamakari-zushi Shad sushi Anago meshi Rice with conger eel
Hiroshima Map 34
No. Outstanding oyster dish Yamaguchi Map 35
No. See-through pufferfish
Chugoku Chugoku
Oyster hot pot
Kaki no dote nabe with miso Fuku ( fugu) ryori Pufferfish dishes
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Yamaguchi Map 35
No. Pressed sushi delicacy Tokushima Map 36
No. Whole fish sushi specialty
Chugoku Shikoku
Iwakuni-zushi Iwakuni sushi Boze no sugata-zushi Butterfish sushi
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Tokushima Map 36
No. Porridge option Kagawa Map 37
No. Noodles in the kingdom of udon
Shikoku Shikoku
Sobamai-zosui Buckwheat porridge Sanuki udon Sanuki udon noodles
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Kagawa Map 37
No. Zoom in on an unusual zoni Ehime Map 38
No. Great value snack
Shikoku Shikoku
An-mochi zoni Elaborate zoni Jakoten Deep-fried fish cakes
Ehime Map 38
No. Special sashimi Kochi Map 39
No. Seared perfection
Shikoku Shikoku
Uwajima tai meshi Uwajima snapper rice Katsuo no tataki Seared raw skipjack
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Kochi Map 37
No. Platters piled high with freshness Fukuoka Map 40
No. Nourishing broth
Shikoku Kyushu
Mixed vegetables
Sawachi ryori Heaped seafood platter Game-ni with chicken
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No. Savoring every last drop Saga Map 41
No. Sushi fit for a lord
Kyushu Kyushu
Mizutaki Chicken hot pot Suko-zushi Suko sushi
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Nagasaki Map 42
No. Cross-cultural cuisine Kumamoto Map 43
No. Yam for tea today
Kyushu Kyushu
Shippoku ryori Shippoku cooking Ikinari-dago Sweet potato treats
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No. Zoni in the mixed zone Kumamoto Map 43
No. Crisp and spicy
Kyushu Kyushu
Gu-zoni Mixed zoni soup Karashi renkon Spicy lotus root
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Oita Map 44
No. Fishermen's fare from the islands Oita Map 44
No. Stretched dumplings
Kyushu Kyushu
Hand-made
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No. Preserving fish traditions Miyazaki Map 45
No. Charcoal chicken
Kyushu Kyushu
Gomadashi udon Noodles in sesame broth Jidori no sumibiyaki Char-grilled chicken
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Miyazaki Map 45
No. Cool home-cooked goodness Kagoshima Map 46
No. Versatile little fish
Kyushu Kyushu
Hiya-jiru Chilled miso soup Kibinago ryori Kibinago dishes
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Kagoshima Map 46
No. Morsels, shreds, and slices Kagoshima Map 46
No. Fabulous fish cakes
Kyushu Kyushu
Kei-han Chicken rice Tsuke-age Deep-fried fish cake
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Okinawa Map 47
No. Island pork and noodles Okinawa Map 47
No. Healthy jet-black soup
Okinawa Okinawa
Okinawan
Okinawa soba wheat noodles Ikasumi-jiru Squid ink soup
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Okinawa Map 47
No. Best bitter mix
Okinawa
Tofu mixed
Goya champuru with bitter melon
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