These foods fall into the category of yoshoku cuisine, or Japanese-style Western food that has been adjusted to suit the Japanese palate. The reasons for the name are unclear but may have to do with yoshoku cuisine generally being associated with foreign countries unknown to most Japanese people at the time. Read: Japanese Fusion Cuisine, Yoshoku. Omura zushi is a type of oshizushi , or pressed sushi, made by packing sushi ingredients together in a box-shaped mold.
A variety of sushi toppings are used, including thinly shredded Japanese omelet, kanpyo gourd, and shiitake mushrooms, as well as flaked tai fish and kamaboko fish cake, which are layered together with rice and then sliced in a square shape.
The Nagasaki version is said to be named after Sumikore Omura, a feudal lord from the 15th century. Goto udon is a noodle dish named after the Goto Islands, a chain of islands about kilometers to the west of Nagasaki prefecture. Udon from Goto is known for its thin, round shape made by hand-pulling the noodles, which carry a faint aroma of camellia flower as the dough is coated in camellia oil for stretching.
The noodles are boiled fresh and served with soy sauce or a dashi dipping sauce made with the local flying fish. Read: The 6 Styles of Udon. The dish was created in the 17th century during the Shimabara Rebellion, when rebels combined wild mountain vegetables with fresh seafood and mochi rice cakes from local farmers to make a soup that sustained the fighters for several months.
Castella is a sweet confectionery made with eggs, flour, and sugar that was brought to Japan by the Portuguese during the 16th century. Nagasaki has its own local variety called momo castella, which is a small cake decorated with frosting to look like a peach. Each year, Nagasaki promotes the importance of world peace, and a world without nuclear weapons.
The scenery of central Nagasaki City, which is surrounded by mountains on three sides, is unique and beautiful. The northern area includes Sasebo City, the second largest city in Nagasaki Prefecture; and Hirado, a city with a long history of trade with Western Europe, even before Nagasaki City Port.
Other must-see places in Sasebo include "Huis Ten Bosch," Japan's largest theme park for families; and the downtown area where American culture, such as jazz and hamburgers, lives on through the influence of the US Navy Base. Some of the highlight attractions include the elegant St. The peninsula is located in the southeastern part of Nagasaki Prefecture that overlooks Kumamoto Prefecture and Fukuoka Prefecture across the sea.
Formed through hundreds of thousands of years of volcanic activity, you can enjoy the charms of both the mountains and the sea, centered around Mt. Unzen, the highest peak in Nagasaki Prefecture, with a height of 1,m. Unzen Onsen, with its years of history, is a highland resort that has welcomed many foreign and Japanese travelers since ancient times. It is also a base for attractive hiking and trekking routes.
Shimabara City retains the atmosphere of a castle town, and it also has a unique townscape created by natural cold spring water that bubbles up throughout the town. Places such as Shimeiso a traditional villa built above natural spring water , and The City of Swimming Carp streets where carp are swimming in the water canals are well-known attractions.
The oldest hotel in the world is a ryokan. These traditional Japanese inns date back to medieval times and weary samurai travelers. Some ryokans have turned an eye toward the future. Others, like Nishimuraya Honkan, have not. Dashi can be found in various cultures, such as France with its bouillon and fond, and China with its tang. These are meat-, fish- or vegetable-based With eating indoors being the new norm, get creative in your home kitchen with these recipes from MICHELIN-rated restaurants around the world that are either from, or inspired by, the Land of the Rising Sun.
We take an exclusive first look at the revamped restaurant by celebrity chef Tetsuya Wakuda. With restaurants listed — including 2 new restaurants with Three Stars, 2 with Two Stars and 18 with One Star — as well as 34 hotels and ryokans, the Japanese capital continues to be one of the most dynamic and attractive destinations in the world for food and hospitality.
The 12th edition of the guide to Kyoto Osaka recognises establishments listed in Kyoto and establishments in Osaka, as well as a brand new selection for the Okayama region.
The Green Star makes its debut as a new emblem highlighting Sustainable Gastronomy. The new Okayama selection celebrates establishments including 2 Two-Star restaurants, 18 One-Star restaurants, 28 Bib Gourmand restaurants, recommended restaurants plus 11 ryokans and hotels. We use cookie to elevate your user experience, perform audience measurement and enhance the quality of our service.
By continuing to browse our services, you accept the use of such cookies. Singapore English. Travel 2 minutes 08 August This addition has widened the range of local cuisine in the Japanese edition of the guide, shining the spotlight on Nagasaki cuisine.
An ancient port that is steeped in maritime history, Nagasaki is one of the earliest cosmopolitan cities in Japan.
With the influx of overseas traders over the centuries came a hodgepodge of foreign food influences that have been incorporated into Japanese culinary history.
We check out some of the must-try specialty dishes that you should zero in on your next trip to Nagasaki. Champon is a a hearty ramen filled with fried pork slices, seafood and vegetables in a creamy lard-based broth. Shippoku Ryori is a banquet-style cuisine that incorporates influences from East and West cultures.
Shippoku Ryori Shippoku ryori is a distinctive style of traditional Nagasaki cuisine that weaves in influences from Japanese and Chinese cuisines, and elements from Dutch and Portugese cultures.
It centres around large communal food platters that are shared around a round table. This cuisine came about as Nagasaki was a port city that was frequented by overseas traders during the Edo period.
The menu usually comprises a soup, baked seafood or meat, boiled vegetables with tofu and mushrooms, fried vegetables, rice or sushi and desserts.
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