Fukushima local food Fukushima Prefecture’s Local Cuisine: Nishin no Sanshozuke
Discover Nishin no Sanshozuke, a unique and flavorful dish from Fukushima Prefecture in Japan. This traditional preparat...
2025-04
Fukushima local food 
Yamagata local food Yamagata’s Local Cuisine: Edible Chrysanthemum Ohitashi
Hey there! Did you know that in Yamagata Prefecture, they don't just admire chrysanthemums; they eat 'em! With a thrivin...
Akita local food Akita’s Local Cuisine: Iburigakko
Image Courtesy of: （有）大網食品Hey there! Ever tried a smoked pickle? In Akita Prefecture, especially the southern inland reg...
Miyagi local food Miyagi’s Local Cuisine: Okuzukake
Hey there! Down in the southern part of Miyagi Prefecture, there's this gentle and flavorful dish called "Okuzukake." It...
Iwate local food Iwate’s Local Cuisine: Hittsumi
Hey there! Up in Iwate Prefecture, especially in the central region, there's this comforting dish called "Hittsumi" or "...
Aomori local food Aomori’s Local Cuisine: Ke no Shiru
Hey there! Ever stumble upon a dish that's more than just food, but a slice of history? In the Tsugaru region of Aomori ...
Hokkaido local food Hokkaido’s Local Cuisine: Ika Meshi
Image Courtesy of: おいしい函館Hey there! Ever heard of cooking rice inside a squid? In the northern part of Japan, especially...
Tokyo local food Tokyo Metropolis’s Local Cuisine: Fukagawa Meshi / Fukagawa Do
mage Courtesy of: 深川宿Fukagawa Meshi is a classic dish from the Fukagawa area of Tokyo, traditionally a simple bowl of ri...
Countryside Chronicles Corn, Dango, and Memories
Thinking back to a certain Sunday in March, I decided to jot it down as a diary entry.Another week, another round of pla...
Eclectic Japan Sakura Diaries: From Yozakura to Senbonzakura
Yeah, here in Saitama where I live, the cherry blossoms start blooming from late March to April.Since Japan stretches a ...