• Cooking & Eating Across Japan's Seto Inland Sea

    The Setouchi region is Japan’s ancient heartland. Its cooking is the soul of Japan’s nature-oriented cuisine.

    Join us on our culinary journey across the Setouchi through our collection of recipes and articles about the region’s foods, food makers, and food culture.

    Map of the Setouchi

Sanbokan Jelly Bowl

Savory Onion Vinegar

Lemony Sweet Potatoes

Chicken & Autumn Vegetable Sesame Ae

Shio-Koji Avocado Soup Somen

Mizuna & Onion Salad

Tsutomu Nomura : Sanbokan Citrus Farmer

Yamaroku Soy Sauce

Sanbokan : Samurai Citrus

“New” Onions

“Naruto Kintoki” Sweet Potatoes

Somen : Silky, Springy Noodles

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