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Crabs are one of the most prized luxury seasonal winter foods for the island nation of Japan. They can be enjoyed in various ways, such as grilled, simmered, steamed, or even raw as sashimi if fresh. This article introduces some of the most famous types of crabs available in Japan, popular crab dishes, and recommended restaurants where you can savor the wonderful flavors of crab.
When one thinks of Hokkaido's winter flavors, red king crab comes to mind. The plump springiness of the body, firmed in the cold waters of the Sea of Okhotsk, is simply irresistible. It is in season in both spring and winter, but the upcoming cold winter season is when one can taste the tightly packed meat. Here are 5 truly authentic restaurants where guests can enjoy rare, Hokkaido produced Red King Crab.
Tokyo Area Near Tokyo Kyoto and Osaka Area Hokkaido Area Northern Honshu (Tohoku) Central Honshu (Chubu) Western Honshu (Chugoku) Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa and Southeast Islands
Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan.
Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century.
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit.
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish.
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves.
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce.
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi.
Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.
