Saga ｜ Our Regional Cuisines

Cold somen noodles have long been eaten in Saga Prefecture. Kanzaki Somen, a spe…

Pickles are indispensable for daily three meals. In Saga Prefecture, seasonal in…

In Saga Prefecture, known for its thriving rice cultivation, both short-grain ri…

The Karatsu Kunchi, which includes the "Hikiyama-Gyouji", 'Yama, Hoko, and Yatai…

When it comes to rare fish in the Ariake Sea, the mudskipper (known as "Mutsugor…

The mantis shrimp, a crustacean that resembles a shrimp, is found throughout Jap…

Saga Prefecture, which is blessed with the Ariake Sea and Genkai Sea, has many r…

Tofu made throughout Japan is formed by adding bittern to soy milk, but “Kure To…

Arita, Saga Prefecture, is known as the birthplace of porcelain, and porcelain p…

The Ariake Sea, which has Japan's highest tidal range and vast mud flats, is hom…

“Kuri Okowa”, also known as “Kuri Kowai” and “Kowai”, is a traditional dish of S…

Persimmons are grown throughout Japan. Saga prefecture does not produce large am…

Both "flat dago" and "dagojiru", local dishes of Saga Prefecture, are made with …

About 230 years ago on February 19th, a fire broke out in the Ifuku village in S…

”Yudedago” is a corrupted form of the term “yudedango” and refers to sweets made…

The Ariake Sea, in Saga Prefecture, is known for its vast tidelands, which appea…

Among the many regional dishes of Saga Prefecture, the standard is gameni chicke…

Kunchi is a festival found around the northern area of Kyūshū including Saga pre…

“Noppejiru” is a soup that has been passed down through families in Saga Prefect…

Facing the Ariake Sea, Shiraishi Town boasts a rich natural landscape of mountai…

Ochagai" or "Ochagayu" is rice cooked with tea. It is said to have originated as…

Dabu" is a local dish made with chicken and seasonal vegetables, and has been ha…

Saga Prefecture has a mild climate throughout the year, but in the summer it get…

Oroshi-namasu," "kakiage," or "nutaage," a dish made by dressing seafood with ra…

The Ariake Sea has a tidal range of about 6 meters, and at low tide, tidal flats…