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Adventures in Kansai and Beyond

Sauce Katsudon: Fukui’s Beloved Crispy Pork Rice Bowl

While Fukui Prefecture is home to many delicious local dishes, one truly stands out: sauce katsudon. This unique version of

Komatsu, the second largest city in Ishikawa Prefecture after Kanazawa, may surprise visitors with its mix of history, culture, and

Just a stone’s throw from the border of Toyama and Niigata Prefectures, you’ll find the stunning Hisui Coast. This isn’t

Japan is characterized by its majestic mountains, which give rise to a stunning array of waterfalls. Of these, the biggest

Kanazawa boasts a vibrant culinary landscape. One of its most intriguing offerings is fugu no ko nukazuke. This rare and

Ramen. Easily one of the most recognized Japanese foods. However, immensely popular foods unsurprisingly have lots of regional varieties t.

Kanazawa in the Hokuriku region has a unique culture. Kanazawa has its own special charm, including the local Kanazawa cuisine

Inspired by the shape of the crossguard of a sword kintsuba are one of the most common and easiest-to-find traditional