SAVOR JAPAN ～Explore Regional Flavors～

Explore Regional Flavors

Whether it is kombu kelp from the cold waters of Hokkaido or sugarcane fromtropical Okinawa, Japanese food is defined by regionality. Although Japanese cuisine, or washoku , has been registered as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage Property,many of its domestically famous food regions remain unknown abroad.

Discover the characteristics that define each region and learn how the seasons affect what people traditionally eat. For the gastronomic traveler, Japan is a smorgasbord of flavors waiting to be discovered.

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Enjoy the flavors of winter! Hello, I am Patricia

Enjoy the flavors of winter!

Hello, I am Patricia.
At the southern tip of Aichi Prefecture on the picturesque Atsumi Peninsula is Tahara, a rural city surrounded by bright blue ocean and known for its natural beauty. This fertile region offers fresh mountain produce and rich seafood for you to try even in wintertime.

At this time of year, seafood is especially plentiful in Tahara.
Exciting auctions at the fish market are very entertaining to watch up close.
There are also Japanese-style inns and restaurants nearby where you can enjoy fish and shellfish freshly landed at the port! When it comes to seafood, “freshness” really determines the quality of the taste.

January to March is the season for Tahara’s Canola Flower Festival and strawberry picking.
For more information, check out the Savor Japan YouTube video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xAOCaXNreM

#savorjapan #japantravel #sashimi #japanesefood

Enjoy Horseback Riding and Lunch at Mt. Aso! After

Enjoy Horseback Riding and Lunch at Mt. Aso!
After a horse-riding excursion on the vast grasslands of Aso in Kumamoto Prefecture, recharge with a tasty lunch and breathtaking scenic views.
The menu offers a variety of rice balls and Takanazuke, a type of pickle made from fermenting colorful vegetables native to Aso. These flavorful bites packed tightly in lunch boxes are great for your health!
Be sure to experience the food, culture, and activities in Aso!
March to October is the best time for horseback riding, so don’t miss out.

Check out Aso's other attractions, such as Akaushi wagyu beef, tofu dishes, shrines, and hot springs here!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjJVCs4kULo

#japanesefood #kumamoto #onigiri #horseriding #lunchbox #bentobox

Hello, my name is Tom and I live in Kure City, Hir

Hello, my name is Tom and I live in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Thanks to its rich climate, Kure City, located on the Seto Inland Sea, is famous for its olives. During harvesting season in October, visitors can pick the olives and have them pressed into oil by the next day!
Several types of olive oil are available for tasting at a local restaurant owned by an olive grower. It is delicious drizzled over specialty hams and pasta, and with a pinch of salt, a lovely treat over ice cream.
Don’t miss out on Kure’s olive oil!

Check out other gourmet food and tourist spots in Kure City:

https://youtu.be/Fz6joZroQR0?si=rEW7Woazl3Bd7ker

#setouchi #japanesefood #olive #JapanExperience #japantravel

Hello everyone! My name is Tra and I am from Vietn

Hello everyone! My name is Tra and I am from Vietnam. I currently live in Shizuoka Prefecture, and today I will be introducing one of this area’s natural gems: wasabi! The Izu Peninsula region in particular is one of the leading wasabi producing areas in Japan.
With its pungent aroma, wasabi is a palate-cleansing condiment that people enjoy almost every day with Japanese dishes such as sashimi and soba noodles.
I was lucky enough to try this delicacy at a traditional Japanese-style inn where I grated the wasabi with a shark-skin grater, revealing its vibrant scent. Freshly grated wasabi is such a treat, I hope you get a chance to try it!

Shizuoka Prefecture’s gourmet food is introduced in this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45rjiOV5LtI

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#japanesefood
#shizuoka
#izu
#savorjapan

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