HOKKAIDO REGION

Hokkaido

Nibutani Trays, Bolta Figurines, Yakumo Wood-Carved Bears, Traditional Ainu Crafts, Asahikawa Ramen, Yubari Melon, Soup Curry, Jingisukan, Okhotsk Atka Mackerel, Kushiro Kattedon, Hakodate Ramen, Kegani, Bibai Yakitori, Sapporo Ramen, Obihiro Butadon, Muroran Yakitori, Hokkaido Seafood, Ishikari Nabe and Nibutani Tree-Bark Textiles.

TOHOKU REGION

Aomori

Tsugaru Lacquerware, Aomori Apples, Aomori Black Garlic, Ichigo-ni and Tsugaru Painted Kites.

Iwate

Abalone, Nambu Cast Iron, Wanko Soba, Jajamen, Maezawa Beef, Morioka Reimen and Joboji Lacquerware.

Miyagi

Sasa Kamaboko, Shiroishi Umen, Zundamochi, Gyutan, Naruko Lacquerware and Naruko Dolls.

Akita

Kiritanpo, Kaba Cherry-Bark Crafts, Kawatsura Lacquerware, Kisakata Iwagaki, Hatahata, Inaniwa Udon, Odate Cedarwood Crafts and Hinai Chicken.

Yamagata

Uetsu Tilia-Bark Textiles, Yonezawa Beef, Yamagata Cherries, Obanazawa Watermelon, Imoni, Zao Takayu Dolls, Akebi, Tendo Japanese Chess Pieces and Yamagata Ironware.

Fukushima

Snow Crab, Kitakata Ramen, Shirakawa Ramen and Aizu Lacquerware.

KANTO REGION

Ibaraki

Anko Nabe, Mito Natto, Hitachi Beef and Kasama Ware.

Tochigi

Utsunomiya Gyoza, Mimi Udon, Kanpyo, Tochigi Strawberries, Yuki Pongee Silk and Mashiko Ware.

Gunma

Mizusawa Udon, Shimonita Konnyaku, Yakimanju, Takasaki Papier Mache Dolls and Isesaki Silk Textiles.

Saitama

Soka Senbei, Chichibu Silk Textiles and Iwatsuki Dolls.

Chiba

Peanuts, Namero and Boshu Round Fans.

Tokyo

Tokyo Dyed Silk, Murayama Oshima Pongee Silk, Tokyo Pattern-Dyed Fabrics, Edomae Sushi, Monjayaki, Tokyo Shamo, Fukagawa-Meshi, Japanese Swords and Edo Cut Glass.

Kanagawa

Misaki Maguro, Sanma Noodles, Shirokoro Horumon, Shonan Shirasu, Odawara Kamaboko, Yamayuri Pork, Hakone Wood Parquetry, Kamakura Carved Lacquerware, Yokosuka Sukajan Jackets and Yokohama Scarves.

CHUBU REGION

Niigata

Tokamachi Textiles, Hegisoba, Kakinotane, Sasa Dango, Koshihikari Rice, Sake, Ojiya Hemp Textiles, Murakami Carved Lacquerware and Shiozawa Pongee Silk.

Toyama

Takaoka Lacquerware, Hotaruika, Toyama Hoshigaki and Shiro Ebi.

Ishikawa

Kutani Ware, Yamanaka Lacquerware, Jibu-ni, Kabura Sushi, Kaga Yasai, Hakusan Katatofu, Kanazawa Lacquerware, Kaga Dyed Silk and Wajima Lacquerware.

Yamanashi

Yamanashi Wine, Yamanashi Peaches, Hoto Noodles, Koshu Lacquered Deerhide, Koshu Hand-Carved Seals and Koshu Crystalware.

Fukui

Fukui Umeboshi, Wakasa Lacquered Chopsticks, Ama Ebi, Echizen Soba, Echizen Crab, Echizen Ware, Wakasa Agate Craftwork and Echizen Handmade Paper.

Nagano

Kiso Lacquerware, Matsumoto Thread Balls, Shinshu Soba, Shinshu Apples, Oyaki, Sake, Nozawana-zuke, Wasabi, Shinshu Pongee Silk and Matsumoto Furniture.

Gifu

Ayu, Kuri Kinton, Keichan, Fuyu Persimmons, Hida Beef, Hida Shunkei Lacquerware, Gifu Paper Lanterns, Seki Blades, Mino Handmade Paper, Ichii Wood Carving and Mino Ware.

Shizuoka

Unagi, Shizuoka Tea, Wasabi-zuke, Unagi Pie, Suruga Hina Dolls and Suruga Bamboo Crafts.

Aichi

Uiro, Miso Nikomi Udon, Seto Ware, Hitsumabushi, Tenmusubi, Miso Katsu, Seto Sometsuke Ware, Toyohashi Brushes, Tokoname Ware and Arimatsu-Narumi Tie-Dyed Fabrics.

KANSAI REGION

Mie

Tekone Sushi, Ise Ebi, Akafuku, Ise Udon, Matsusaka Beef, Iga Hand-Braided Cords and Iga Ware.

Shiga

Omi Hemp Textiles, Funa Sushi, Omi Beef and Shigaraki Ware.

Kyoto

Yudofu, Kyoto Kiyomizu Ware, Kyo-Gashi, Kyo-Yasai, Uji Tea, Kyoto Dyed Silk, Nishijin Textiles and Kyoto Folding Fans.

Osaka

Iwa Okoshi, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Sakai Forged Blades and Osaka Kongo Bamboo Blinds.

Hyogo

Akashi Sea Bream, Tamba Tachikui Ware, Botan Nabe, Kuromame, Kobe Beef, Banshu Miki Forged Blades, Toyooka Willow Basketry and Izushi Ware.

Nara

Kakinoha Sushi, Nara-zuke, Yamato Tea, Miwa Somen, Takayama Tea Whisks and Nara Brushes.

Wakayama

Wakayama Umeboshi, Kishu Lacquerware, Kishu Paulownia Chests, Koyadofu, Wakayama Maguro, Wakayama Mikan and Wakayama Ramen.

CHUGOKU REGION

Tottori

Tofu Chikuwa, Twentieth-Century Pear, Matsuba Snow Crab, Yumihama Textiles and Inshu Handmade Paper.

Shimane

Uzume-Meshi, Shimane Shijimi, Matcha Confections, Izumo Soba, Yakumo Lacquerware, Sekishu Handmade Paper and Shimenawa Decorative Rope.

Okayama

Okayama Grapes, Bizen Ware, Okayama White Peaches, Okayama Oysters, Kibitsu Lion-Dog Carvings and Katsuyama Bamboo Basketry.

Hiroshima

Momiji Manju, Hiroshima Oysters, Tsukemen, Hiroshima Okonomiyaki, Fukuyama Koto, Miyajima Woodwork and Kumano Brushes.

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Blowfish, Kawara Soba, Akama Inkstones, Ouchi Lacquerware and Hagi Ware.

SHIKOKU REGION

Tokushima

Naruto Kintoki, Wasanbon, Tokushima Sudachi, Handa Somen, Otani Ware, Yusan Boxes and Indigo Dyed Crafts.

Kagawa

Shodoshima Somen, Kagawa Olives, Sanuki Udon and Marugame Round Fans.

Ehime

Imabari Towels, Ehime Mikan, Taimeshi, Jako-ten and Tobe Ware.

Kochi

Kochi Dorome, Kochi Bonito, Imokenpi, Tosa Forged Blades and Tosa Handmade Paper.

KYUSHU REGION

Fukuoka

Hakata Bite-Sized Gyoza, Amaou Strawberries, Yame Tea, Baked Curry, Mizutaki, Fukuoka Motsu Nabe, Yakitori, Tonkotsu Ramen, Koishiwara Ware, Kurume Textiles, Hakata Textiles and Hakata Dolls.

Saga

Ureshino Tea, Saga Beef, Karatsu Ware and Imari Ware.

Nagasaki

Nagasaki Chanpon, Ariake Blue Crab, Goto Udon, Nagasaki Shippoku, Sasebo Burger, Sara Udon, Shimabara Tenobe Somen, Castella Sponge Cake, Hasami Ware and Mikawachi Ware.

Kumamoto

Bamboo Crafts, Higo Beef, Dekopon, Kumamoto Shochu, Amakusa Ceramics and Higo Inlay Work.

Oita

Onta Ware, Beppu Bamboo Basketry, Yuzukosho, Kabosu and Oita Shochu.

Miyazaki

Miyazaki Beef, Hyuganatsu, Hiyajiru, Nagamanju, Nikumaki Onigiri, Miyazaki Shochu, Miyazaki Mangoes and Miyakonojo Archery Bows.

Kagoshima

Yonaguni Textiles, Karukan, Kagoshima Beef, Kagoshima Shochu, Satsuma Ware and Oshima Pongee Silk.

Okinawa

Shiquasa, Okinawan Raw Sugar, Awamori, Goya Chanpuru, Soki Soba, Kijoka Plant Fiber Textiles, Miyako Hemp Textiles, Ryukyu Glass and Sanshin.

Japan Local Specialties