Tateyama and Minami-Boso offer sightseeing spots such as Okinoshima Island and the Boso Flower Line, sightseeing events such as the Tateyama Bay Fireworks Festival and the Shirahama Haenye Festival, and local delicacies such as seafood rice bowls and nameko mushrooms.
Minami-Boso City and Tateyama City are located at the southernmost tip of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by the sea on three sides, they enjoy a mild climate, and their main industries are fishing and flower cultivation.
Katsuura is located in the southeastern part of Chiba Prefecture and has a thriving fishing industry. Katsuura Fishing Port lands skipjack, tuna, and snapper, with skipjack in particular being one of the top landings in Japan. Kamogawa is located in the southeastern part of the Boso Peninsula, facing the Pacific Ocean, and its representative industry is fishing.
When discussing the gourmet foods of Minami-Boso and Tateyama cities, one cannot leave out nameko (nameko mushroom). It is a dish made by pounding horse mackerel or sardines with miso, ginger, and other condiments. It was eaten by fishermen on board their boats, and is now available at many restaurants in Minami-Boso.
It is called "nameko" because it is so delicious that it makes you want to lick the plate. The grilled nameko is called "sangayaki," which is also a delicacy to be enjoyed.
Katsuura has a large catch of bonito, so fresh bonito can be tasted as sashimi. There is also a fisherman's dish called "Magonchazuke," which is bonito soaked in soy sauce with ginger, served on rice and topped with tea.
There is also a local ramen called Katsuura tantanmen, which is different from the usual tantanmen with sesame seeds. It is served not only at ramen shops but also at coffee shops, and is so popular that it has even become a cup ramen.
Kamogawa has a local delicacy called "oragadon. It is a bowl of rice topped with ingredients from Kamogawa, and each restaurant serves it in a variety of styles, such as kaisendon-style or tendon-style. Please enjoy the unique characteristics of each oragadon.
The morning market in Katsuura is nationally famous and is one of the largest morning markets in Japan. The market attracts many shoppers with seafood landed at the Katsuura fishing port and farm products grown by local farmers.
Kamogawa is one of the best surfing spots in Japan, and many surf stores line the streets. Every year on the first Sunday in June, the Kamogawa City Cup surfing competition is held.
Kamogawa Sea World is also a popular aquarium, and many resort hotels are located in the surrounding area.
Mount Nokogiri is a 329.5-meter-high mountain located on the border between Kyonan Town and Futtsu City in Chiba Prefecture. Its Japanese name, Nokogiriyama, literally means "Saw Mountain," referring to the distinctive jagged ridgeline that resembles the teeth of a saw. Located close to Tokyo Bay, Mount Nokogiri is known for its spectacular scenery, historic stone quarries, Buddhist monuments, an...»
Jigoku Nozoki, often translated as "Hell Peek Point," is a dramatic viewpoint near the summit of Mount Nokogiri in Chiba Prefecture. Although "Jigoku Nozoki" is not the official name of a designated observation deck, the nickname has become widely known because of its thrilling appearance and the spectacular view from the edge of the cliff. The viewpoint projects outward from a steep rock face cr...»
Nihon-ji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located on the southern slopes of Mount Nokogiri in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. With a history of nearly 1,300 years, the temple is one of the region's most remarkable places to experience Japanese Buddhism, traditional stone sculpture, and spectacular mountain scenery. The temple's mountain name is Kenkonzan, meaning "Heaven and Earth," and it bel...»
Nihon-ji Temple in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture, is one of the historic Buddhist temples of the Kanto region. Located on the slopes of Mount Nokogiri, the temple is surrounded by rugged natural scenery and a peaceful mountain atmosphere. The most famous feature of the temple is the enormous stone Buddha known as the Nihon-ji Temple Great Buddha. Carved directly into the natural roc...»
Cape Nojima is a scenic cape in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, projecting into the Pacific Ocean. Located at the southernmost point of the Kanto Plain, the cape is known for its dramatic coastal scenery, rugged shoreline, and historic lighthouse. The area is part of the Minami-Boso Quasi-National Park and has been developed as Shirahama Nojimazaki Park. With its wide ocean views, walking trai...»
Nokogiriyama Ropeway is a sightseeing cableway in Futtsu City, Chiba Prefecture, providing convenient access to Mount Nokogiri, a 329.5-meter-high mountain overlooking Tokyo Bay. The ropeway offers visitors a spectacular aerial journey between the mountain and the sea. During the approximately four-minute ride, passengers can enjoy sweeping views of Tokyo Bay, the Boso Peninsula, and the surround...»
Tateyama Castle was a historic castle that once stood in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Although the original castle no longer survives, the castle site has been designated as a Tateyama City Historic Site and is now part of Shiroyama Park. The castle was built in 1580 by Satomi Yoshiyori, a powerful lord of the Satomi clan who ruled the Awa region of the southern Boso Peninsula. Tateyama Castl...»
Daifukuji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in Funakata, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple belongs to the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism, one of the major traditions of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. Its mountain name is Funagata-san, and its formal temple name is Fumonin. Daifukuji is best known for its spectacular Cliff Kannon, a vermilion-painted Kannon hall built partway ...»
Namero is a traditional local dish from the coastal areas of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Created from the wisdom and ingenuity of local fishermen, this rustic seafood dish is designed to bring out the full flavor of freshly caught fish. Fresh fish is finely chopped together with miso and aromatic ingredients such as green onions, ginger, and shiso leaves. The mixture is repeatedly pou...»
Sunosaki Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Sunosaki, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Situated on the hillside of Mount Mitarai overlooking the coast, the shrine has long been associated with the protection of the local community and maritime travel. Sunosaki Shrine is traditionally identified with an ancient shrine listed among the major shrines of Awa Province in the Engishiki, a 10...»
Nago-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chizan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Nago, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The temple's mountain name is Fudarakusan, and its principal Buddhist image is Senju Kannon, the Thousand-Armed Kannon. Nago-ji is the 33rd and final temple of the Bando 33 Kannon Pilgrimage, a historic pilgrimage route visiting 33 temples dedicated to Kannon in the Kanto...»
Sanga-yaki is a traditional local dish from the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. It is made by grilling namero, a mixture of finely chopped fresh fish, miso, and aromatic herbs and vegetables. Born from the practical wisdom of local fishermen, Sanga-yaki transforms a fresh seafood preparation into a flavorful grilled dish. Its savory aroma and rich umami make it a popular part of the tradition...»
Roadside Station Hota Elementary School is a unique roadside station in Kyonan Town, Awa District, Chiba Prefecture. It was created by renovating and reusing the former Hota Elementary School, which closed in 2014. The former school was transformed into a roadside station in December 2015. While retaining the atmosphere of the original school building, gymnasium, and classrooms, the facility has ...»
Wadaura in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, is known as the only whaling base in the Kanto region. Whaling is currently carried out in only a small number of locations in Japan, and Wadaura has one of the longest histories among them. The area continues to preserve traditions and food culture associated with whaling. Up to 26 Baird’s beaked whales (tsuchi-kujira) are landed here each year. Thei...»
Futomaki Sushi is a traditional local dish from the Boso region of Chiba Prefecture, famous for its colorful appearance and beautiful patterns. It is also known as Futomaki Matsuri Sushi, Kazari-maki Sushi, Boso-maki, and other names. For generations, it has been prepared as a special dish for weddings, funerals, festivals, seasonal celebrations, and other occasions when people gather together. W...»
Awa Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Daijingu, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. With a history dating back to ancient times, it is known as an important shrine of former Awa Province and was listed as a Myōjin Taisha, one of the highest-ranking shrines recorded in the ancient Engishiki legal and ritual compendium. Under Japan's former modern shrine-ranking system, Awa Shrine was desi...»
Mount Iyogatake is a 336.3-meter-high mountain in the Boso Hills of Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. With its distinctive pointed peak and rocky appearance, the mountain is known as the “Matterhorn of Boso” and the “Awa Myogi”. Mount Iyogatake has also been selected as one of the 100 Famous Mountains of the Kanto Region. It is particularly notable because it is said to be the only mountain in C...»
A Roadside Station Dedicated to Boso’s Famous Loquats Michi-no-Eki Tomiura Biwa Club is a popular tourist destination in southern Chiba Prefecture centered around the region’s famous specialty fruit, the loquat. Combining food, nature, shopping, and hands-on activities, the facility offers visitors an opportunity to experience the local character of Minamiboso in one place. Surrounded by colorfu...»
Roadside Station Nanbo Paradise is a popular tourist destination in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is located along Chiba Prefectural Route 257, known as the Boso Flower Line, a scenic coastal road that has been selected as one of Japan's “100 Best Roads.” The site is home to Aloha Garden Tateyama, one of Japan's largest tropical and subtropical botanical and zoological gardens. With colorfu...»
Haba Nori is a traditional seaweed specialty from southern Chiba Prefecture. Harvested during the coldest part of the year, this locally produced seaweed is valued for its distinctive ocean aroma, savory flavor, and fragrant roasted taste. Southern Chiba enjoys a relatively mild climate throughout much of the year, but during the cold season from December through early spring, haba nori grows on ...»
Pineki’s peanut soft-serve ice cream is a popular treat made with rich, flavorful peanuts from Chiba Prefecture. Chiba is Japan’s leading peanut-producing region, accounting for around 70% of the country’s peanut production. Kimura Peanuts is distinctive for handling the entire process from growing and processing peanuts to selling the finished products. This integrated approach allows the compan...»
Yariika, or Japanese spear squid, is a popular seafood specialty of the Minamiboso area of Chiba Prefecture. Its long, slender body resembles the tip of a traditional spear, which is where its Japanese name comes from. Yariika caught around Minamiboso is known for its pleasantly chewy texture and natural sweetness. During the fishing season, many anglers travel from outside Chiba specifically to ...»
From Fresh Namero to Long-Lasting Dried Fish Japanese horse mackerel (ma-aji) is one of Chiba Prefecture’s well-known local seafood specialties. Large quantities are caught in the waters surrounding the Boso Peninsula, and the fish has long been an important part of the region’s food culture. Japanese horse mackerel is generally divided into two types: Ki-aji and Kuro-aji. Ki-aji tends to stay i...»
A Unique Local Food with a Long History Whale tare is a traditional specialty of southern Chiba’s Boso Peninsula. It is made from the meat of the Baird’s beaked whale, a toothed whale that can grow to around 12 meters in length. The whale meat is marinated in a seasoned dipping sauce and then dried naturally under the sun, creating a distinctive preserved food....»
A Simple Yet Flavorful Meal Born at Sea Mago chazuke is a traditional local dish from Chiba Prefecture, made by placing fresh local fish such as bonito or horse mackerel over steamed rice, then adding green onions and pouring hot water or tea over the top. The fish is first marinated in a seasoned dipping sauce, which gives it a rich flavor that blends beautifully with the warm rice and broth. D...»
Turning the Flavor of Boso Loquats into a Local Specialty Loquat soft-serve ice cream is a popular local dessert created in Minamiboso City, southern Chiba Prefecture. It makes the most of the region’s famous specialty, Boso loquats, combining their gentle sweetness and delicate aroma with the smooth, creamy texture of soft-serve ice cream. The result is a refreshing dessert with a subtle fruity...»
What Is Matagi Kinmedai? Matagi Kinmedai is a highly prized variety of golden eye snapper caught off the coast of the Mera area in Tateyama City, at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. The fishing grounds stretch between Mera Cape and Izu Oshima and are known as Mera-ze, a particularly productive area where ocean currents meet. The name “Matagi” is another name historical...»
Large, Juicy Loquats That Bring a Taste of Early Summer Boshu loquats are a traditional specialty fruit of the Minamiboso area of Chiba Prefecture, with a long and distinguished history. As early summer arrives, fresh loquats begin appearing in fruit sections and farmers’ markets, offering a delicious reminder of the changing seasons. With their plump shape and beautiful orange skin, Boshu loqua...»
A Key Ingredient in Chiba’s Famous Namero Flying fish are a distinctive local fish found in the waters around Minamiboso, southern Chiba. As their name suggests, they are known for leaping energetically above the surface of the sea. Flying fish migrate through the coastal waters of Minamiboso and are often caught during nighttime fishing for horse mackerel and mackerel. Attracted by the lights o...»
A Unique Combination of Refreshing Flesh and Rich Liver In Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, ocean sunfish, known as manbo in Japanese, is considered a unique local delicacy. Although catches are not large, ocean sunfish are landed in the Minamiboso area throughout the year, and there is a local tradition of enjoying the fish as sashimi and in other preparations. The flesh of the ocean sunfish ...»
Vibrant Green Color and a Pleasant Bitterness of Spring Rape blossoms, known as nanohana in Japanese, are a nutritious leafy green vegetable that heralds the arrival of spring in the Boso Peninsula. They contain a balanced range of nutrients, including abundant dietary fiber, and are valued as a wholesome seasonal vegetable. With their bright green color and pleasantly bitter flavor, rape blosso...»
A Beautiful Local Food Tradition from a Region Famous for Flowers The Boso Peninsula is famous for flower cultivation thanks to its warm climate, and the region is also home to thriving production of edible flowers. Using colorful edible flowers grown without agricultural chemicals, local cooks create flower cuisine that is as beautiful to look at as it is enjoyable to eat. These dishes are a di...»
Whole Abalone Gently Simmered in a Refined Soy-Based Sauce Simmered abalone is a luxurious seafood delicacy made by slowly cooking whole abalone in its shell with soy sauce and mirin, a traditional Japanese sweet rice seasoning. Prepared using a unique cooking method, the abalone is simmered whole until the meat becomes tender while retaining its elegant flavor....»
Takabe Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture, and is widely known as a shrine dedicated to the deity regarded as the origin of Japanese culinary arts. It has attracted worshippers from throughout Japan, particularly chefs, people involved in the food industry, and soy sauce brewers. The shrine has a long and fascinating history, with traditions connecting it to the ori...»
Okinoshima Island is a small uninhabited island located in Tateyama Bay in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Once completely surrounded by the sea, the island became connected to the mainland after the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, making it possible to reach Okinoshima on foot. The island is a land-tied island and is now maintained as Okinoshima Park by Tateyama City. Its rich natural environme...»
The Akayama Underground Bunker Remains are the remains of an extensive underground facility in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Officially known as the Tateyama Naval Air Group Akayama Underground Bunker Remains, the site is believed to have been constructed by the former Imperial Japanese Navy during the Pacific War. Part of the underground complex is now open to the public, allowing visitors to...»
Cape Myogane is a scenic cape located on the border between Futtsu City and Kyonan Town in Awa District, Chiba Prefecture. Here, Mount Nokogiri rises dramatically before dropping steeply toward Tokyo Bay, creating a distinctive landscape of rugged cliffs and ocean views. With its spectacular scenery, maritime views, and fascinating history, Cape Myogane is an appealing destination to combine with...»
Tateyama City is a scenic city in southern Chiba Prefecture where rich natural surroundings and a long history come together. Once ruled by the Satomi clan during Japan's Warring States period, the area has developed a distinctive culture reflected in its local cuisine, traditional crafts, festivals, and historic sites. Surrounded by mountains and sea, Tateyama offers a wide variety of attraction...»
Tsurugaya Hachimangu Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Yawata, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It has long been associated with the religious traditions of the former Awa Province and is traditionally regarded as its Soja Shrine, where the deities of the province were collectively enshrined. The shrine formerly held the rank of a prefectural shrine under Japan's prewar shrine classif...»
Tajikarao Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. With traditions said to date back to ancient times, the shrine has long been an important place of worship for the local community. Surrounded by historic buildings and natural features, the shrine offers visitors a peaceful opportunity to experience the religious traditions and cultural heritage of southern Boso....»
Sunomiya Shrine is a historic Shinto shrine located in Sunomiya, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is closely associated with the ancient history of Awa Province and is known as one of the candidate sites for the shrine listed as a major shrine in the Engishiki, an important compilation of ancient Japanese laws and religious institutions. The shrine was formerly classified as a prefectural shri...»
Awa Kokubunji Temple is a Shingon Buddhist temple of the Chizan School located in Kokubu, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It is regarded as the successor to the Kokubunji temple for monks in ancient Awa Province, one of the provincial temples established throughout Japan following an imperial decree issued by Emperor Shomu during the Nara period. The principal object of worship is Yakushi Nyorai...»
Oderayama Cave Ruins are ancient sea-eroded cave burial sites located in Numa, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. The site is protected as a Tateyama City-designated historic site under the name “Oderayama Iwakutsuhaka and Excavated Artifacts”. The caves are believed to have been used as burial sites from the early 5th century to the late 7th century. The archaeological discoveries provide valuable...»
Sunosaki Lighthouse stands on Cape Sunosaki in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Located within the Minami Boso Quasi-National Park, it is a historic lighthouse overlooking the entrance to Tokyo Bay. The lighthouse is also registered as a Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property, recognizing its historical and architectural significance. Today, it is both an important navigational landmark...»
Kaitei Shrine is one of Japan's most unusual shrines, located beneath the sea within the Hasama Underwater Park off the coast of Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. A torii gate stands at a depth of approximately 18 meters, while the small shrine itself is located at a depth of about 12 meters. The shrine can be visited by divers and is dedicated to prayers for diving safety, protection from acciden...»
Takanoshima Island is a small land-tied island located in Fujimi, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. It was once separated from the mainland, but the landscape changed dramatically as a result of the Great Kanto Earthquake of 1923, when the surrounding land was uplifted and a shallow area connecting the island to the mainland was formed. Takanoshima lies immediately east of Okinoshima Island in Tat...»
Tateyama Onsenkyo is a collective name for several hot spring areas located along Tateyama Bay in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by a warm climate, beautiful coastlines, and abundant natural scenery, the area offers visitors a relaxing retreat where they can enjoy hot springs alongside the charms of southern Boso....»
Boshu Uchiwa is a traditional craft from southern Chiba Prefecture, particularly the cities of Minamiboso and Tateyama. Along with Kyo Uchiwa from Kyoto and Marugame Uchiwa from Kagawa Prefecture, it is recognized as one of Japan’s Three Great Uchiwa Fans. Boshu Uchiwa is distinguished by its many painstaking production processes, all of which are traditionally carried out by hand. The combinatio...»
Minamiboso City is located in the southern part of Chiba Prefecture and occupies the southernmost part of both Chiba Prefecture and the Kanto region. Known as a popular tourist destination, the city is blessed with abundant nature, historic sites, beautiful coastal scenery, and a mild climate. Much of the city is included in designated areas such as a Forest Therapy Base and the Minamiboso Quasi-...»
Ishidoji Temple, also known as Ishido Kannon, is a temple of the Tendai school of Buddhism located in Ishido, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Its mountain name is Choanzan, and its temple name is Toko-in. The principal object of worship is the Eleven-Headed Kannon Bodhisattva. Ishidoji is the oldest historic temple in Minamiboso. It is also the 20th temple of the 34 Sacred Kannon Sites of Awa ...»
Mano-ji Temple is a temple of the Chisan School of Shingon Buddhism located in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. It is also widely known as Mano Daikoku and is particularly famous for its statue of Daikokuten, known as the “Asahi Kaisen Daikokuten”, a deity associated with good fortune and prosperity. The temple's mountain name is Takakurayama. With its long history, distinctive Buddhist statues...»
Nagaobashi Bridge is a beautiful stone arch bridge spanning the Nagaogawa River in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Affectionately known as “Megane Bridge,” or “Glasses Bridge,” because of its distinctive shape, it is one of the rare three-arch stone bridges in Japan and is considered the only example of its kind in the Kanto region....»
Nojimasaki Lighthouse stands at Cape Nojima in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It has an important place in the history of Japan’s modern Western-style lighthouses. The large, white, octagonal lighthouse is one of the lighthouses whose construction was agreed upon under the 1866 Edo Treaty, concluded between Japan and the United States, Britain, France, and the N...»
Cape Taibusa is a beautiful, nature-rich cape located in Tadara, Tomiura Town, Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. The cape projects into the sea between Tateyama Bay and Tomiura Bay. The place name “Taibusa” is considered a difficult Japanese place name to read because the pronunciation is not easily inferred from the characters 大房. In addition to its beautiful natural surroundings, Cape Taibusa ...»
Shirahama Onsen is a hot spring resort area in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. Located at the southern tip of the Boso Peninsula, the area enjoys a mild climate throughout the year and is known for its beautiful coastline, flowers, beaches, and resort facilities. As part of the Minamiboso hot spring region, Shirahama offers a combination of relaxing hot springs and sp...»
Chikura Onsen is a hot spring resort area in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture, and is part of the Minamiboso Hot Spring region. Located along the Pacific coast, the area is known for its beautiful coastline, mild climate, flower fields, and relaxing hot spring facilities. Several hot spring areas are found around Chikura, including Chikura Kaigan Onsen, Chikura Kaitei Onsen, Chikura Setohama Ons...»
Minamiboso Iwai Onsen, also known simply as Iwai Onsen, is a hot spring resort in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains and the sea, the area enjoys a mild climate and is known for its natural beauty, hot springs, beaches, and outdoor activities. Iwai is one of the hot spring areas that make up the wider Minamiboso Hot Spring region. Its peaceful atmosphere and convenient acc...»
Kyonan Town is located in the southwestern part of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. Facing Tokyo Bay and surrounded by the mountains of the Boso Peninsula, the town is known for its beautiful natural scenery, historic temples and shrines, cultural heritage, and seasonal events. With its combination of mountains, coastline, flowers, local food, and historical sites, Kyonan offers travelers ...»
Hota Myohonji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple located in Yoshihama, Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture. Its official name is Chukokuzan Myohonji Temple. The temple belongs to the Fuji School of Nichiren Buddhism and is known not only for its religious importance but also for its long history and connection with the cultural heritage of the local community. Surrounded by the peaceful landscape of ...»
Hishikawa Moronobu Memorial Museum is an art museum in Kyonan Town, Chiba Prefecture, dedicated to Hishikawa Moronobu, an artist widely regarded as one of the pioneers of ukiyo-e, the famous Japanese woodblock-print and painting tradition of the Edo period. The museum opened on March 21, 1985, in the area where Hishikawa Moronobu is believed to have been born. Through its collection of ukiyo-e pr...»
Kotsuyu is a traditional fishermen's dish from Minamiboso in southern Chiba Prefecture, an area with a long and active fishing tradition. It is said to have originated as a simple meal prepared by local fishermen while they were out at sea. The dish makes use of the heads and bones left over from grilled or simmered fish. The fish parts are placed in a bowl and covered with boiling water, creatin...»
Wakame Udon is a distinctive local specialty from Shirahama, at the southernmost tip of the Boso Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture. The noodles are carefully handmade by kneading locally harvested wakame seaweed from Shirahama together with wheat flour....»
Fine, Creamy Foam and a Fresh, Unpasteurized Taste Awa Beer is a local craft beer produced in Minamiboso, Chiba Prefecture. It is carefully brewed by local brewers using selected ingredients imported directly from Canada and Germany, countries known for their long traditions of beer production. The beer is made using only the essential ingredients of malted barley, hops, water, and yeast. Becaus...»
A Traditional Healthy Food from the Rocky Coast of Kamogawa Nagamata is a type of seaweed from the red algae family that grows naturally along the rough, rocky shores of Kamogawa in southern Chiba. It is a distinctive local ingredient and is also known as “seaweed konjac” because of the unique dish made from it. Nagamata contains a variety of nutrients, including abundant minerals and dietary fi...»
A Delicious Way to Enjoy Fresh Sea Bream Tai shabu-shabu is a local dish from Chiba Prefecture that showcases the delicate flavor of fresh sea bream. In the Tomiura area of Minamiboso, sea bream farming has long been popular, making fresh fish readily available for a variety of local dishes....»
Delicious Grilled and Raw Turban Shell from Chiba Turban shell (sazae) is one of the signature seafood specialties of Chiba Prefecture, along with abalone and spiny lobster. The rocky coastline of Chiba provides an ideal environment for these flavorful shellfish, and turban shells are harvested using gill nets along various coastal areas. In particular, the cities of Minamiboso, Kamogawa, and Ka...»
A Delicate Dessert with a Whole Loquat Inside Whole Loquat Jelly is a beautiful Japanese dessert that captures the fresh flavor of a whole loquat in a clear, glossy jelly. Minamiboso in southern Chiba Prefecture has a warm climate and many gently sloping hills, creating favorable conditions for growing loquats. Loquat cultivation has been part of the area's agricultural tradition for many years....»
A Whole Ripe Loquat in a Deliciously Smooth Jelly Ripe Loquat Jelly is a luxurious Japanese dessert made with Boshu loquats from Minamiboso City in Chiba Prefecture, one of Japan's leading loquat-growing regions. The ripe loquats are transformed into a jelly that captures the delicious flavor and delicate character of the fresh fruit....»
Crisp, Tender Ginger with a Fresh Seasonal Flavor Boshu Ginger is fresh young ginger harvested in Chiba Prefecture. Known as a seasonal delicacy that signals the arrival of early summer, it is prized for its juicy freshness and crisp yet tender texture. Its refreshing aroma and clean flavor make it a popular ingredient during the warmer months....»
A New Texture Created by Dorayaki and Ice Cream Hyakkoi Ice Dorayaki is a unique Japanese dessert that combines a soft, fluffy dorayaki pancake with creamy vanilla ice cream. The dorayaki pancakes are made with fresh eggs from poultry farms in the local Miyoshi area, while the vanilla ice cream is made with fresh milk from Minamiboso, a region known for its thriving dairy farming....»
A Convenient Sweet You Can Enjoy One Bite at a Time Loquats in Syrup are a simple and convenient Japanese fruit sweet made by gently cooking ripe loquats and preserving them in a sweet syrup. The loquats are peeled and have their stems removed before being cooked, making them easy to eat straight from the jar without the usual hassle of peeling the fruit....»
A Refined Manju with the Fragrance of Flowers Calendula Manju is a distinctive local Japanese sweet from Shirahama Town in Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture. Shirahama is well known as a flower-viewing destination, and it is also famous for being one of Japan's leading production areas for calendula. This colorful flower is incorporated into a traditional Japanese confection to create a unique re...»
A Popular Fresh Daifuku with a Variety of Flavors Sangoro Fresh Daifuku is a signature sweet from Sangoro Seika, a long-established Japanese confectionery in the Chikura area of Chiba Prefecture. Founded in 1897, the shop has continued making traditional Japanese sweets for more than a century, with its techniques and recipes passed down through four generations....»
A Local Curry with Boso Loquat Purée as a Secret Ingredient Loquat Curry is a distinctive regional curry from the Boso area of Chiba Prefecture, featuring Boshu loquat purée as a subtle secret ingredient. The unusual combination of curry and loquat has attracted attention through television programs, magazines, and other media, and the dish has become popular both as a souvenir and as an online p...»
Crisp Monaka Shells Filled with White Bean and Red Bean Paste Kasasagi Bridge Monaka is a traditional Japanese sweet created to commemorate the opening of the Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line in 1997. The Aqua-Line connects Tokyo and Chiba across Tokyo Bay and is famous for Umihotaru, a large parking area and rest facility built out over the sea....»