The Udon Prefecture - Kagawa! This video, titled "VISIT KAGAWA Promotion," was produced by "Udon Prefecture" (うどん県), the official channel of Kagawa Prefecture. As you may or may not know, Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its Sanuki udon. You can see delicious looking udon, such as kake udon or kamaage udon during this video (0:34). However, Kagawa Prefecture has more to offer than just its delicious udon! Art and History in Kagawa Photo：A Woman Traveling Around Shrines and Temples Naoshima (直島: Naoshima), shown in the video (1:00), is a famous island where you can enjoy modern art. If you want to immerse yourself in the world of art, we recommend visiting Kagawa Prefecture's Higashiyama Kaii Setouchi Art Museum, the “Marugame Genichiro – Inokuma Museum of Contemporary Art,” and Kagawa Prefectural Art Museum.” Also, don't miss the Hyoryu Post Office, with a collection of unaddressed letters, and Zenigata Sunae of Kannongi City (観音寺市: Kannongi – Shi ). Kagawa Prefecture, is also famous for Shikoku Henro, a pilgrimage through the 88 temples of Shikoku. You can visit famous historical temples, shrines, and castles such as Kotohiragu, Zentsuji, Marugame jyo and Takamatsu jyo. We also recommend checking out Japanese traditional art and culture at the former Konpira Grand Theatre, the oldest theatre in Japan. Art Appreciation in Kagawa Prefecture! Photo：Ogijima seen from Megijima Ogijima (男木島: Ogijima), known as "Cat Island," and Megijima (女木島: Megijima) with the Onigashima cavern are two more famous tourist spots in Kagawa. Shodoshima (小豆島: Shodoshima), famous for "Angel Island", and Tsushima (津島: Tsushima), known as a power spot of Tsushima Shrine are also great places to visit. From a ferry, you can see a beautiful view of Seto Shirube (The guide of Seto), a famous red light house. Also, Yashima (屋島：Yashima) in the middle of Seto O-Hashi bridge is another spot where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the ocean! Tons of Sightseeing Locations in Kagawa Prefecture! Photo：Low tide at Chichigahama Kagawa Prefecture has many scenic locations to visit, such as Kuribayashi park, Sanuki Manno National Government Park, Flower Park Urashima, and the Shotsuji Mountain observation deck. Also you shouldn’t miss Chichibugahama (父母ヶ浜: Chichibugahama), an instagrammable location known as the “Salar de Uyuni of Japan,” and Honenike Dam, a dam with the oldest masonry in Japan. If you have children, we recommend visiting New Reomaworld or Sanuki Kodomonokuni. Kagawa Prefecture Summary Kagawa prefecture, facing the Seto Inland Sea, has more than enough tourist locations to see during a one or two day trip. We recommend lining up your visit with the Sanuki Takamatsu Festival, the Kotohira Festival, the Sanuki Toyohama Chosa Festival, and other popular festivals and events if possible. 　 There is various transportation, including buses and trains, in Kagawa prefecture as well. You can go anywhere you want without needing car. Also there are many places to stay as well, making Kagawa Prefecture very tourist friendly. If you want to see beautiful views and rare contemporary art, be sure to visit Kagawa Prefecture! 【Official Website】Official Website run by Kagawa Prefecuture https://www.pref.kagawa.lg.jp/ 【Official Website】Udon Prefecture Travel Net: Kagawa Prefecture Tourism Association Official Site https://www.my-kagawa.jp/en/

Mizusawa Udon, One of Japan's Three Great Udon, at the Famous Udon Shop, Osawaya This video shows Mizusawa Udon, one of the top three udon's of Japan, at the famous udon restaurant, Osawaya. Along with Sanuki Udon and Inaniwa Udon, Mizusawa Udon is considered one of the three major udon noodles in Japan, and is considered a specialty of Mizusawa, Ikaho, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture. The noodles have a slippery texture and have a nice, firm texture. Osawaya, introduced in the video, is an long-established udon shop with 4 shops in Ikaho, and you can also buy their noodles online. In the video, you can see the udon noodles and the magnificent maitake mushroom tempura and more, so be sure to check it out. ◆Osawaya Store Information◆ 【Address】125-1, Mizusawa, Ikaho-cho, Shibukawa City, Gunma Prefecture 【Access】20 minutes by bus from JR Shibukawa Station. 【Price Range】¥770+ 【Hours】10:00-16:00 (L.O.) 【Closures】The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month※Subject to change (August・November no closures） 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0279-72-3295 【Official Homepage】Osawaya http://www.osawaya.co.jp/index2.html 【Tabelog】Osawaya https://tabelog.com/en/gunma/A1004/A100401/10001525/

This video, titled "Soba Station Tour: Kitsune Udon (Takamatsu Station's Renrakusen Udon)" (【駅そば巡り】きつねうどん（高松駅の連絡船うどん）), was released by "Travel and Trains: Katsuhiko Hotta" (旅と鉄道・堀田勝彦). This video introduces the stand-up udon shop Renrakusen Udon at Takamatsu Station in Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon noodles, and Renrakusen Udon (連絡船うどん) is a popular and famous restaurant at Takamatsu Station. In the video, you can see how the udon is eaten with a large piece of fried tofu.

This video, titled "Marugame Seimen｜Sanuki-Style Ordering" (丸亀製麺　讃岐式注文方法), was released by "Marugame Seimen" (丸亀製麺). This video shows how to order at Marugame Seimen. The ordering process is cafeteria style, so you order udon first. After that, you follow the flow to the tempura and omusubi (onigiri) corner, and finally pay for your food. Be sure to check out the video to see how it all works!

This video, titled "From Scratch With the Sauce [Tsuyama Horumon Udon] B-Grade Gourmet in Okayama Prefecture" (タレからつくる【津山ホルモンうどん】岡山県のB級グルメ), was released by "Nomotaro Shokudo" (ノモタロウ食堂). This video introduces how to make "Tsuyama Horumon Udon" which is eaten in the Tsuyama region of Okayama Prefecture. It's all about preparing the horumon, cutting the vegetables, and making the sauce by hand. All you have to do to finish it off is to cook the horumon, then fry the vegetables and udon noodles together and add the yakiniku sauce. This udon is absolutely delicious. If you're in a restaurant, you can make it on a griddle, but you can also make it in a frying pan, so give it a try!

This video, titled "[Tentative title] The 8th National Udon Summit in Kumagaya 2018" (【仮題】第8回 全国ご当地うどんサミット in 熊谷 2018), was released by "National Udon Summit in Kumagaya" (全国ご当地うどんサミット in 熊谷). This video shows the 8th National Udon Summit in Kumagaya, that took place in 2018. Thirty-two restaurants from Hokkaido to Kyushu participated in the event and 120,000 people visited the event over two days. Visitors were able to compare unique local udon dishes and vote for their favorite participating restaurant. 2018's grand prize went to "Kumagai Udon" from Saitama Prefecture. The video introduces 32 different types of "local udon" that vary in shape, color, and soup stock depending on the region. We hope you'll take a look at the excitement of the event!

This video, titled "Miso Nikomi Udon - A Taste of Yamamotoya Honten's Long-Established Udon Noodles" (味噌煮込みうどん♪　～老舗の山本屋総本店の味を再現～), was released by "papadesuyo777." In this video, they recreate the flavors of Yamamotoya Honten, a long established restaurant that makes Miso Nikomi Udon, a Nagoya specialty. Yamamotoya Honten has been famous in Nagoya since the Taisho era (1912-1926) for its Miso Nikomi Udon noodles. In this video, in order to recreate the taste of Yamamotoya Honten, the noodles are made by hand from medium strength cake flour. Not only does it show how to reproduce the flavor of Yamamotoya Honten's noodles, but it also shows the cooking in detail. At the end of the video, you can see the details of the recipe. Check out the video to see how it is made!

This video, released by "National Gourmet Tours of Japan" (日本全国食い倒れグルメツアー), is titled "[Vlog｜Gourmet] Miura Udon in Fujikawaguchiko Town｜The Secret to Its Taste Is Its Strength｜Exquisite Yoshida Udon [Food Porn]" (【vlog｜グルメ】富士河口湖町のみうらうどん　コシの強さが美味さの秘訣　絶品吉田うどん【飯テロ】). This video shows Miura Udon in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture. It's so popular that people line up before the restaurant opens. Their noodles are characterized by their strength, and the overall price is reasonable. The most popular item on the menu is the udon noodles, but there's also tenkasu on the table that you can add as you please. Check out the video to see what the restaurant is like!

Fujiya Honten's Himokawa Udon This video shows the famous Gunma specialty, "Himokawa Udon" at Fujiya Honten in Kiryu City, Gunma Prefecture. As you can see in the video, the noodles are wide, chewy, smooth, and firm. Fujiya Honten, introduced in the video, is one of the oldest shops in Gunma, and has been in business since 1887. The udon noodles at Fujiya Honten are about 5 cm wide, but there are shops that make them more than 10 cm, and nowadays people outside the prefecture know about the noodles and love the wide, flat style that's similar to kishimen. Be sure to give it a try! ◆Fujiya Honten Store Information◆ 【Address】1-6-35, Honmachi, Kiryu-shi, Gunma 【Access】A 20-minute walk from JR Kiryu Station / A 20-minute walk from Nishikiryu Station 【Price Range】¥500+ 【Hours】11:30-14:30 (L.O.) / 【Fri・Sat・Sun】17:30-20:30 (L.O.) 【Closures】Mondays・The 4th Tuesday of every month (If Monday is a holiday, the store is only open until noon and the following Tuesday is closed） 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0277-44-3791 【Official Homepage】Fujiya Honten https://fujiya-honten.net/ 【Tabelog】Fujiya Honten (藤屋本店) https://tabelog.com/en/gunma/A1002/A100201/10001147/

Making Inaniwa Udon This video shows how "Inaniwa Udon," a specialty of Akita Prefecture, said to be one of Japan's top 3 udon noodles, is made. As you can see in the video, Inaniwa Udon is made through several steps: 1. Neri (練り): Kneading 2. Komaki (小巻): The noodles are cut into pieces, stretched out to about 1.5 cm in thickness, and coiled inside a tub. 3. Nai (綯い): This involves wrapping the noodles around two small bars that resemble a sort of "noodle loom." 4. Tsubushi (つぶし): Using a special rolling pin to flatten the noodles that have been wrapped around the bars. 5. Nobashi (延ばし): Lengthening the noodles by hanging, etc. 6. Kansou (乾燥): Drying the noodles. 7. Saidan (裁断): Cutting the noodles to length. 8. Senbetsu (選別): Separating and removing any imperfect noodles. Inaniwa udon has a long history of being served to lords since the Edo period, and it was not allowed to be eaten by ordinary people. It is characterized by its translucent milky white color, smooth, slippery texture, and firm noodles. Be sure to try a bowl if you get the chance!

This video, titled "Food in Japan | Shinjuku Tsurutontan | Japanese noodle restaurant | 新宿つるとんたん," was released by "Destination Japan." In this video, you can see "Shinjuku Tsurutontan," a noodle restaurant in Shinjuku. They have a wide range of menu items, from Western-style udon to standard yam udon and sushi rolls. Check it out in the video!

This video, titled "[Imanami Udon] [Niku Niku Udon] Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Kokuraminami Ward, Kitagata Station" (【今浪うどん】[肉肉うどん]福岡県 北九州市 小倉南区 北方駅), was released by "うどんそばUdonsoba." This video introduces the udon shop "Imanami Udon" in Kokuraminami Ward, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Founded in 1971, Imanami Udon is a popular shop that is visited not only by locals but also by customers from all over the country. The specialty is the Niku Niku Udon with meat on top. Just watching this video with have your mouth watering!

Delicious Yaki Udon With Plenty of Vegetables This video is a recipe video for yaki udon. 【Ingredients (Feeds 2)】 2 Bags of Boiled Udon Noodles Pork Belly 100g Carrots 1/4 stalk Bell Peppers 2 Shiitake Mushrooms 2-3 Ears Spring Onions 1/2 stalk Bonito Flakes 1 Pack Vegetable Oil 2 Teaspoons Soy Sauce 1 1/2 Tablespoons Cooking Sake 1 1/2 Tablespoons Sugar 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil 1/2 Teaspoon 【How It's Made】 1. Cut the pork belly into 1cm pieces. 2. Cut the carrots into strips. 3. Thinly slice the onions diagonally, 3 to 5 mm wide. 4. Cut the bell peppers lengthwise into 7-8 mm pieces. 5. Remove the stalks from the shiitake mushrooms and slice thinly into 5-6 mm pieces. 6. Combine the seasonings. 7. Put vegetable oil in a frying pan, add the onions and carrots, and fry until warm. 8. After frying for about a minute, add the pork belly and fry it again, breaking it up while doing so. 9. When the pork belly is cooked, lightly season with salt and pepper to your liking. 10. Reduce the heat, put the udon noodles in the empty space and put the shiitake mushrooms and green peppers on top of the udon. 11. Pour the seasoning over the noodles, return to medium heat, cover and wait for 2 minutes. ※Break up the udon noodles during this process. 12. Remove the lid and stir-fry to release the water while mixing it all together. 13. When all the water is gone, place it in a bowl and sprinkle with bonito flakes and you're done! It's easy to make, so if you're looking to try a new recipe, give it a shot!

This video, titled "Curry Udon Recipe - Easy to Make Japanese Style Curry Udon Using Leftover Curry" (残ったカレーで簡単に出来る和風カレーうどんの作り方 |Curry Udon recipe), was released by "otakufoods." The video shows how to make curry udon noodles from leftover curry. Many children and adults love curry, but it tends to have leftovers the next day. The method introduced in the video is a quick and easy way to make delicious curry udon noodles. Another key to the deliciousness of the curry udon noodles is to thicken it with potato starch. After adding fried tofu and green onions it becomes a must-try dish! Check it out in the video!

This video, titled "Quick and Easy. 10 Popular Udon Recipes" (簡単お手軽。人気のうどんレシピ 10選), was released by "macaroni | マカロニ." In this video, you'll find a selection of easy-to-prepare udon recipes. The recipe is taught by culinary researcher "Karikuru." In the video, you can see 10 different recipes using ingredients that are easy to find. You can make a different dish with the same ingredients just by changing the seasoning, and you'll see how one idea can expand your scope of cooking. Some of the recipes can be made in a microwave oven, which can be useful for when you're busy. Check out the video!

The Wagyu Bukkaku Udon of Rakuraku! This video shows what dining at Raraku, an udon shop in Katano, Osaka, is like. Rakuraku has been ranked number one in Japan in the udon category by the Japanese food review site "Tabelog." People who love udon come from all over Japan to eat here, and even on weekdays, there are long lines of people. As you can see in the video, these udon noodles made with Wagyu beef are very popular. In addition, the boiling of the udon in a pressure cooker gives them a unique texture and elasticity. It's a very popular udon shop, so you should definitely check it out. 【Tabelog】Rakuraku https://tabelog.com/en/osaka/A2707/A270704/27011240/

Video introduction of Ise Udon, a specialty of Ise City, Mie Prefecture This video introduces the famous "Ise Udon" from Ise City, Mie Prefecture. Ise Udon is a specialty of Ise City, Mie Prefecture, where the noodles are thick and soft and covered with thick, black sauce. Ise Udon is said to be the least chewy udon in Japan, but it is fluffy and soft and has an addictive texture. From 0:00, you can see Ise Udon Yamaguchiya, and from 1:08 you can see Ise Udon from Komadori Shokudo. If you're planning a visit to Ise Jingu Shrine, be sure to stop by! ◆Komadori Shokudo Store Information◆ 【Address】Mie Pref. Iseshi Ichinoki 2-5-12 【Access】A 6-minute walk from Iseichi Station / A 12-minute walk from Miyamachi Station / A 13-minute walk from Uji Yamada Station 【Price Range】¥480+ 【Hours】9:30-18:00 (L.O.) 【Closures】Mondays, the 3rd Tuesday of every month 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0596-24-3792 【Tabelog】Komadori Shokudo (駒鳥食堂) https://tabelog.com/en/mie/A2403/A240301/24004675/ ◆Yamaguchiya Store Information◆ 【Address】1 Chome-1-18 Miyajiri, Ise, Mie 516-0072 【Access】211 meters from Iseshi Station 【Price Range】¥530+ 【Hours】10:00-18:45 (L.O.) 【Closures】Thursday (Excluding national holidays) 【Parking】Available 【Phone】0596-28-3856 【Official Homepage】Yamaguchiya http://www.iseudon.jp/shop/index.html 【Tabelog】Yamaguchiya (名代伊勢うどん 山口屋) https://tabelog.com/en/mie/A2403/A240301/24000930/

Sightseeing in Nagasaki Prefecture This video, titled "Nagasaki Gateway to Japan 4K (Ultra HD) - 長崎," was released by Nagasaki JAPAN. Nagasaki Prefecture is full of natural beauty, including places like Mt. Kompira, Iki Island, the Kujuku Islands, the Goto Islands, and more. Inasa Mountain also offers what has been described as a million-dollar view. さらに長崎県には横浜と同じく中華街あり、長崎ちゃんぽん・皿うどんなどのグルメが堪能できます。 長崎観光を楽しむ 長崎県は九州北部に位置します。 長崎市内は路面電車が走り、坂が多いのが特徴です。 長崎はかつて出島を拠点にオランダと交易していたことで有名。 さらにキリシタンの拠点となっていた歴史もあり、島原には潜伏キリシタン関連の遺産が多くあります。 長崎には多くある観光スポット以外に、おすすめできるほどのおいしいグルメがたくさんあります。 長崎ちゃんぽんと皿うどんが王道グルメですが、最近では佐世保バーガーの知名度も上がっています。 またお土産は長崎カステラが有名ですが、長崎ガラスの『びいどろ』や佐世保独楽（させぼごま）を近年人気です。 長崎県が誇る観光名所 長崎県が誇る観光名所の１つに軍艦島が挙げられます。 正式名称は端島（はしま）で、世界文化遺産に登録されていています。 さらに長崎原爆資料館では核爆弾が投下された歴史がつづられており、重要な資料が展示されています。 他には猿岩や大浦天主堂、グラバー園などの観光名所があります。 長崎県が誇る人気のお祭りについて 人気の長崎ランタンフェスティバルは、元々は中国の旧正月を祝う行事だったが、1994年に規模を拡大してから長崎の冬の一大風物詩イベントとして知名度は全国規模のものとなりました。 街中に飾られる約1万5000個の極彩色のランタン（中国提灯）と、各会場で飾られている様々なオブジェたちが一帯を幻想的に彩り、まるで別世界に来たかのように演出してくれます。 幻想的な光景はインスタ映えスポットにもなっています。 例年1月下旬から2月上旬にかけて開催されます。 長崎県観光情報紹介まとめ 歴史深い観光スポット「長崎県」。 動画をご覧になればきっと実際に足を運んでみたくなるはずです。