Resource for local cuisines and specialties across Japan

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I'm wondering if there's some website that's like a "Foodie's Guide to Japan", or maybe a "Foodie Wiki" covering the whole world including Japan, etc.

I know there are lots of special local dishes all over Japan, many of them are seasonal, only on one mountain or island, etc.

Usually I've found out about these by chance if they happened to be mentioned in a Wikivoyage or Wikipedia article on a prefecture or town, or if I'm somewhere in Japan and a friend says "This dish is very famous from here", or sometimes from looking at what's being sold at Service Areas and Michi-no-ekis along expressways and large rural roads.

But now when I try Googling for local food/cuisine/specialties along with a place name, I'm not finding a lot so I'm wondering if there's some dedicated specialized resource I don't know about.


An example, I just found some evidence that Hasaki in Ibaraki grows the most of at least some kind of chilies / peppers in Japan, but when I try to track down more details, Google is proving to be insufficient. Where else can I turn to?






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What are the main sources of food in Japan?

The traditional Japanese diet is rich in the following foods:
  • Fish and seafood. All types of fish and seafood can be included. ...
  • Soy foods. The most common are edamame, tofu, miso, soy sauce, tamari, and natto.
  • Fruit and vegetables. ...
  • Seaweed. ...
  • Tempura. ...
  • Rice or noodles. ...
  • Beverages.


What is the local cuisine in Japan?

The traditional cuisine of Japan (Japanese: washoku) is based on rice with miso soup and other dishes; there is an emphasis on seasonal ingredients. Side dishes often consist of fish, pickled vegetables, and vegetables cooked in broth. Seafood is common, often grilled, but also served raw as sashimi or in sushi.

What are 5 foods that are local to Japan?

Traditional Japanese food, known as washoku, is one of the most diverse and fascinating world cuisines....
  • Sushi. ...
  • Okonomiyaki. ...
  • Miso Soup. ...
  • Yakitori. ...
  • Udon. ...
  • Takoyaki. ...
  • Soba. ...
  • Sukiyaki.


What food does Japan specialize in?

We at Japan Centre live and breathe Japanese cuisine, so we compiled a list of our top 30 recommendations for Japanese foods that everybody needs to try.
  • Sushi. Sushi is one of the first foods that spring to mind when we think about Japanese cuisine. ...
  • Udon. ...
  • Tofu. ...
  • Tempura. ...
  • Yakitori. ...
  • Sashimi. ...
  • Ramen. ...
  • Donburi.




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