• Welcome to The Setouchi Cookbook, Your Guide to Cooking and Eating Across Japan's Enchanting Seto Inland Sea.

Bamboo Shoot & Chicken Sansho Leaf Miso-Ae

Octopus, Wakame, Cucumber Salad : Sunomono

Gin-Soaked Daikon Ohitashi

Sea Bream Rice : Tai Meishi

Fish Spring Rolls : Harumaki

Shio Koji Dressed Chicken Livers

Quick Shio Koji

Pickled “New” Ginger : Gari

Lemon Miso Glazed Sea Bream

Explore the nature-oriented cuisine that has defined Japan’s ancient heartland for centuries with our collection of recipes, tips on where to find the best local foods, and insights into the region's rich culinary heritage.

Fugu Pufferfish of Shimonoseki

Savoring Japanese Soy Sauce

Fresh Bamboo Shoots

Deguchi Shoten : Dried Seafood Store

Wild Wakame Seaweed

Shio Koji : Do-It-Yourself Umami

Red Sea Bream : King of Fish

Setouchi Lemons

Yamaroku Soy Sauce

Whether you're a traveler seeking new culinary experiences or a food enthusiast looking to learn about new flavors and techniques, join us on our culinary journey through the Setouchi region.

Featured Destinations

Ozu Castle Town

Mitarai : The Port That Time Almost Forgot

The Tobishima Kaido Islands : Places To Eat & Stay