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Nishiura Mikan Jutaro

The Nishiura mikan, representing the eastern part of Shizuoka Prefecture, is cultivated in the Nishiura, Uchiura, and Shizuura areas of Numazu City. Among them, "Jutaro Unshu" was discovered by Mr. Jutaro Yamada in Nishiura, Numazu City, in 1975 as a bud mutation of "Aoshima Unshu." Jutaro mikan are...

Izu Wasabi Visitor Center

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The Izu Wasabi Visitor Center is a facility established to disseminate various information about Izu wasabi and to facilitate interaction with the local community. The center clearly communicates the history of wasabi cultivation in Izu, the reasons for producing high-quality wasabi, and the key poi...

Splendid Alfonsino (Kinmedai)

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The splendid alfonsino, a bright red fish representative of the Izu region, gets its name from its large, golden eyes that shine brightly, allowing it to search for food even in the deep sea. The "Ji-kinme," caught in day-fishing operations, is primarily landed at the ports of Ito, Inatori, and Shim...

“Embark on a culinary journey through 3 untamed corners of Japan” by japan-guide. Uncover three Japanese gastronomy hotspots in this article.

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Abashiri

Located to the east of Hokkaido, Abashiri City is an area blessed with the bounties of the Okhotsk Sea, including salmon, clams, scallops, and crabs. It has a rich natural environment where northern tribes have lived for over 1300 years. Every year, the Abashiri River sees an upstream migration of s...

Minamichita Whitebait

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Located between Ise Bay and Mikawa Bay, the fishing grounds Minamichita is blessed with boast one of the largest catches of whitebait in Japan. Spring and fall are the two delicious times of year, when the small but plump spring whitebait and the fatty fall whitebait have different tastes. Minamichi...

HINAI JIDORI CHICKEN OYAKODON

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The Hinai Jidori chicken is a crossbreed between the Hinai chicken and the Rhode Island Red and is designated as a natural monument. Hinai Jidori chickens are raised for more than three times longer than ordinary broilers and are one of the three most important chickens in Japan. This Oyako-don(Chic...

Takato Soba

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Located in Chubu region, Nagano Prefecture sits near the center of Japan. Mountains as high as 2,000 – 3,000 meters run north to south in this landlocked prefecture. Even though rice has been a staple for centuries in Japan, buckwheat, which adapts well to severe winter weather or poorly conditio...

Gohei Mochi

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Miso - one of the most significant seasonings in Japanese cuisine, is a traditional fermented food made from soybeans and Koji kin, a fermentation culture. Japan has various kinds of miso unique to the region and they are used not only in miso soup but also in a wide variety of Japanese regional cui...

Miharashi Farm Strawberry Picking

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There are three campsites such as a Miharashi Farm where visitors can experience harvesting crops and making various handicrafts....