Kanagawa Prefecture is home to a smorgasbord of popular foods that will have any gourmand reaching for their chopsticks. Just south of Tokyo, Kanagawa is particularly known for its metropolitan area of Yokohama, with the flavors of Chinatown a great example of what can be found with Kanagawa’s food landscape. With foreign trade opening up since 1859, Kanagawa quickly evolved to incorporate international and national food cultures.
Outside of the city, the cornucopia of Kanagawa’s natural environments also helps make the perfect climate for regional agriculture and locally sourced ingredients to flourish.
Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.
Explore some of Kanagawa's best things to do and places to go.
Immerse yourself in some of Kanagawa's experiences, from outdoor adventures to hands-on traditional activities
Introducing the most popular food in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kanagawa, located just south of Tokyo has great access to its metropolitan area. Since the beginning of trade with foreign countries in 1859, it has evolved and now incorporates food cultures from around the world.
Misaki tuna is the general name for tuna that land on Misaki Port located in Kanagawa...
The hormones you eat in each store's special miso sauce are exquisite. Usually,...
Yokohama Iekei ramen is the "nickname" of ramen shop groups featuring rich pork...
Odawara Kamaboko is said to have started as a method for preserving a large amount...
The Yokosuka Kaigun Curry is said to be the roots of Japanese curry. Yokosuka is...
Oyama Tofu refers to tofu made in Isehara city, Kanagawa prefecture. It is made...
Tontoko candy is a type of candy made by mixing soy, pepper, and ginger. After hardened...
Shirasu (whitebait) is a type of sardine, "Spring Shirasu" that came in from the...
Shonan gold is a fruit invented by Kanagawa prefecture that offers an entirely new...
In addition to its exceptional sake, locally-made shochu, and other products, Kanagawa...
Hailing from Yokohama, Gyunabe, is a nabe dish (a variety of Japanese hot pot dishes)...
Kanagawa Prefecture faces two bays, Tokyo Bay and Sagami Bay, both of which are...
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