Japan's tasty secrets Local that satisfies the world's most demanding eaters Think you've already tried the best that has to offer? It appreciation of Japanese ingredients and their applications. might be time to think again. And one or two may strike you as extreme : enjoyable only by those whose palate is completely attuned to Japan is packed with delicious dishes. All over the country the full range of and textures found in Japan, surely the people are constantly up new ways to satisfy a nation's world's most diverse culinary culture. hunger for culinary perfection. Hundreds of 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 loved all over Japan—but you the nation grows to love a local 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 . 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 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 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! Sapporo 1

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Hokkaido Map No.1 Northern delights Iwate Map No.3 Cool Hokkaido bowl with Tohoku Uni-ikura-don and Morioka Reimen Chilled noodles salmon

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Miyagi Map No.4 A better beef Tochigi Map No.9 Scrumptious Tohoku Kanto Gyutan-yaki Grilled beef Utsunomiya Gyoza Meat dumplings

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Saitama Map No.11 Recession-proof grilled meats Kanagawa Map No.14 Pleasure in simplicity Kanto Kanto -grilled chicken Yokosuka Navy curry / Yakiton or Yokosuka Kaigun-kare

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Osaka Map No.27 Whatever—it's delicious Hyogo Map No.28 Tako-yaki with a twist Kansai Kansai "Anything you like" Akashi-style Okonomi-yaki Akashi-yaki dumplings

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Osaka Map No.27 Is anything as Osakan as octopus?Hyogo Map No.28 Superlative Kansai Kansai Tako-yaki Grilled octopus dumplings Kobe-gyu Suteki Kobe beef steak

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Hiroshima Map No.34 Crèpe-style creations Nagasaki Map No.42 No ordinary noodles

Chugoku Hiroshima-style Kyushu Noodles in ; crispy "anything you like" Hiroshima Okonomi-yaki and Sara-udonfried noodles pancakes

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Kumamoto Map No.43 School noodles Kagoshima Map No.46 Swish those strips Kyushu Kyushu Taipien Dry soup Kurobuta no ShabushabuBlack hog shabu-shabu

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Miyazaki Map No.45 Deep-fried delight Kyushu Marinated deep-fried Chicken Nanban chicken

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Now that we've whetted your appetite, let's take a closer look at some delicious dishes that are intimately linked with the region they come from. Local favorites: a taste of place

Hokkaido Map No.1 Mutton masterpiece Hokkaido Map No.1 A fishermen's classic Hokkaido Hokkaido Jingisukan Genghis Khan Chanchan-yaki Chanchan fry-up

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Hokkaido Map No.1 Salmon Aomori Map No.2 Hokkaido Tohoku Ishikari-nabe Ishikari hot pot Ichigo-ni "Strawberry" stew

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Aomori Map No.2 Broken cracker soup Iwate Map No.3 Delicious damaged dumplings Tohoku Tohoku Sembei-jiru Wheat cracker soup Hittsumi Torn stew

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Iwate Map No.3 The noodles keep coming! Miyagi Map No.4 Gooey, chewy, yummy Tohoku Tohoku noodles in Sticky rice with Wan-ko soba many small bowls Zunda- mashed green beans

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Miyagi Map No.4 Savory salmon and rice Akita Map No.5 Super stretch noodles Tohoku Tohoku Harako-meshi Salmon roe rice Inaniwa Inaniwa udon noodles

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Akita Map No.5 Dumpling on a stick Yamagata Map No.6 From the communal cauldron Tohoku Tohoku Kiritanpo-nabe Cut tanpo hot pot Imo-ni Simmered taro

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Yamagata Map No.6 Chunky cod stew Fukushima Map No.7 Choice pickled Tohoku Tohoku Herring with Dongara stew Dongara-jiru Nishin no sansho-zukesansho pepper

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Fukushima Map No.7 Auspicious country cuisine Ibaraki Map No.8 Classic winter fish dish Tohoku Kanto Ko-zuyu Ko soup Anko-ryori Anko dishes

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Ibaraki Map No.8 Gooey and crunchy Tochigi Map No.9 Summer and noodles Kanto Kanto Soba noodles with Savory Soboro-natto Chitake-soba chitake mushrooms

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Tochigi Map No.9 that's stood the test of timeGunma Map No.10 Nutritious evening noodles Kanto Kanto Salmon and Coarse-cut Shimo-tsukare stew Okkirikomi udon noodles

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Gunma Map No.10 Healthy jelly Saitama Map No.10 Steamed bun Kanto Kanto "" Namaimo KonnyakuKonnyaku ryori jelly Iga-manju steamed buns

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Saitama Map No.11 Midday farm favorite Chiba Map No.12 Illustrated Kanto Kanto Udon noodles Thick-rolled sushi Hiyajiru-udon in cold broth Futomaki-zushi

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Chiba Map No.12 sardines Tokyo Map No.13 King of fish? Kanto Kanto Sardines pickled Iwashi-no-gomazukewith sesame Kusaya Stinky fish

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Tokyo Map No.13 Deep-fried clams on rice Kanagawa Map No.14 Festive sweet dumplings Kanto Kanto Fukagawa-don Rice bowl with clams Herahera- Herahera dumplings

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Kanagawa Map No.14 Grilled seasonal Niigata Map No.15 Perfect picnic sushi Kanto Chubu Sushi wrapped Grilled wild Kanko-yaki Sasa-zushi in bamboo leaves

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Niigata Map No.15 Thick Toyama Map No.16 Trout fit for a shogun Chubu Chubu Noppei-jiru Noppei soup Masu-zushi Trout sushi

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Toyama Map No.16 The king of winter Ishikawa Map No.17 Duck delicacy Chubu Chubu Yellowtail with Jibu soup Buri- daikon radish Jibu-ni

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Ishikawa Map No.17 Pickled perfection Fukui Map No.18 Longevity noodles Chubu Chubu Pickled yellowtail Soba noodles Kabura-zushi with turnip Echizen oroshi soba with grated daikon

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Fukui Map No.18 Fishy snack Nagano Map No.20 Handmade heaven Chubu Chubu Mackerel preserved Shinshu soba noodles Saba no heshiko in and rice bran Shinshu soba

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Yamanashi Map No.19 Hot on vegetables Nagano Map No.20 Farmhouse dumplings Chubu Chubu Hot pot Grilled dumplings Hoto with udon noodles

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Gifu Map No.21 Nutty sweets Shizuoka Map No.22 Deep-fried mini-shrimp Chubu Chubu Kuri-kinton Chestnut balls Sakuraebi no kaki-ageShrimp

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Gifu Map No.21 Tasty Shizuoka Map No.22 Lean Chubu Chubu Broiled and Ho leaf Hoba miso Unagi no kabayaki seasoned eel

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Aichi Map No.23 Grilled eel and rice Mie Map No.24 Pilgrim's choice Chubu Kansai Hitsu-mabushi Eel in a tub Ise udon Ise-style udon noodles

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Aichi Map No.23 Hearty miso stew Mie Map No.24 Fisherman's sushi Chubu Kansai Miso-nikomi udon Noodles in miso broth Tekone-zushi Strewn sushi

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Shiga Map No.25 Forerunner of sushi Kyoto Map No.26 Pick the perfect pickle Kansai Kansai Funa-zushi Preserved carp Kyo Kyoto pickles

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Shiga Map No.25 Delicious duck Kyoto Map No.26 excellence Kansai Kansai Broiled eggplant Duck hot pot Kamo nabe Kamonasu no dengakuwith miso

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Osaka Map No.27 Super slices of sushi cake Hyogo Map No.28 Wild boar fit to feed an army Kansai KansaiKinki Hako-zushi Boxed sushi Botan nabe "Peony" hot pot

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Osaka Map No.27 Magnificent mochi soup Hyogo Map No.28 Nails that hit the spot KansaiKinki Kansai White Cooked sand Shiromiso zoni with mochi Ikanago no kugi-ni eel "nails"

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Nara Map No.29 Rice and mackerel masterpieceWakayama Map No.30 Traditional picnic Kansai Kansai Kaki-no-ha-zushi Persimmon leaf sushi Mehari-zushi Leaf-wrapped "sushi"

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Nara Map No.29 Super-slender snow-white noodlesTottori Map No.31 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 No.31 Flying fish cylinders Shimane Map No.32 Tasty clam cuisine Chugoku Chugoku Ago no yaki Flying fish grill Shijimi-jiru Fresh-water clam soup

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Shimane Map No.32 Soba with the on Okayama Map No.33 Sushi as a work of art Chugoku Chugoku Izumo-style Strewn sushi Izumo soba soba noodles Bara-zushi

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Okayama Map No.33 These fish are just too good! Hiroshima Map No.34 Lunchbox conger Chugoku Chugoku Mamakari-zushi Shad sushi Anago meshi Rice with conger eel

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Hiroshima Map No.34 Outstanding oyster dish Yamaguchi Map No.35 See-through pufferfish Chugoku Chugoku Oyster hot pot Pufferfish dishes Kaki no dote nabe with miso Fuku ( ) ryori

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Yamaguchi Map No.35 Pressed sushi delicacy Tokushima Map No.36 Whole fish sushi specialty Chugoku Shikoku Iwakuni-zushi Iwakuni sushi Boze no sugata-zushiButterfish sushi

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Tokushima Map No.36 option Kagawa Map No.37 Noodles in the kingdom of udon Shikoku Shikoku Sobamai- porridge Sanuki udon Sanuki udon noodles

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Kagawa Map No.37 Zoom in on an unusual zoni Ehime Map No.38 Great value snack Shikoku Shikoku An-mochi zoni Elaborate zoni Jakoten Deep-fried fish cakes

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Ehime Map No.38 Special Kochi Map No.39 Seared perfection Shikoku Shikoku Uwajima tai meshi Uwajima snapper rice Katsuo no Seared raw skipjack

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Kochi Map No.37 Platters piled high with freshnessFukuoka Map No.40 Nourishing broth Shikoku Kyushu Mixed vegetables Heaped seafood platter Sawachi ryori Game-ni with chicken

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Fukuoka Map No.40 Savoring every last drop Saga Map No.41 Sushi fit for a lord Kyushu Kyushu Mizutaki Chicken hot pot Suko-zushi Suko sushi

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Nagasaki Map No.42 Cross-cultural cuisine Kumamoto Map No.43 Yam for today Kyushu Kyushu Shippoku ryori Shippoku cooking Ikinari-dago treats

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Nagasaki Map No.42 Zoni in the mixed zone Kumamoto Map No.43 Crisp and spicy Kyushu Kyushu Gu-zoni Mixed zoni soup Karashi renkon Spicy lotus root

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Oita Map No.44 Fishermen's fare from the islandsOita Map No.44 Stretched dumplings Kyushu Kyushu Hand-made Yellowtail with hot rice Buri no atsumeshi Tenobe dango-jiru dumpling soup

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Oita Map No.44 Preserving fish traditions Miyazaki Map No.45 Charcoal chicken Kyushu Kyushu Gomadashi udon Noodles in sesame broth Jidori no sumibiyakiChar-grilled chicken

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Miyazaki Map No.45 Cool home-cooked goodness Kagoshima Map No.46 Versatile little fish Kyushu Kyushu Hiya-jiru Chilled miso soup Kibinago ryori Kibinago dishes

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Kagoshima Map No.46 Morsels, shreds, and slices Kagoshima Map No.46 Fabulous fish cakes Kyushu Kyushu Kei-han Chicken rice Tsuke-age Deep-fried fish cake

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Okinawa Map No.47 Island pork and noodles Okinawa Map No.47 Healthy jet- Okinawa Okinawa Okinawan Squid ink soup wheat noodles Ikasumi-jiru

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Okinawa Map No.47 Best bitter mix Okinawa mixed Goya champuru with bitter melon

0U [OL 6RPUH^HU KPHSLJ[ JOHTW\Y\ TLHUZ Japan's Tasty Secrets TP_[\YL  .V`H JOHTW\Y\ PZ H Z[PYMYPLK Published: March, 2009 TP_[\YLVMZSPJLKNV`HIP[[LYTLSVUHUKSVJHS [VM\ ^P[O ZSPJLZ VM WVYR 0[ PZ ZV WVW\SHY P[ PZ Edited and published by JVUZPKLYLK[OLZ[HWSLKPZOVM6RPUH^H Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Rural Development Planning Commission （シリーズ農村振興 別冊）

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