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Kiritanpo Nabe is a traditional hot pot from Akita Prefecture, featuring grilled mashed rice skewers called kiritanpo. It’s simmered with chicken, burdock, and mushrooms in Hinai chicken broth, where the rice absorbs the rich umami flavor.

Kushiage is a dish of skewered meat, vegetables, or seafood coated in batter and deep-fried. In Kansai, it is also known as “kushikatsu.” Crispy outside and juicy inside, it’s a popular comfort food.

Shabu-shabu is a healthy Japanese hot pot where diners cook thin slices of meat and vegetables in hot broth themselves.

Sukiyaki is a Japanese hotpot where beef is simmered in a sweet soy-based broth with vegetables, tofu, and noodles. It is typically dipped in raw egg and enjoyed at gatherings and restaurants.

Chanko Nabe is a hot pot dish made for sumo wrestlers, prepared in sumo stables. There’s no fixed recipe; ingredients and seasonings vary by stable. It’s hearty and nutritious, often including chicken, vegetables, and tofu.

Teppanyaki is a cooking method where ingredients are grilled on a hot iron plate. It includes dishes like steak and okonomiyaki. At upscale restaurants, wagyu beef and abalone may be served and cooked before your eyes.

Hamayaki is a style of grilling freshly caught seafood near fishing ports. It highlights natural flavors, combining ocean aroma with smoky charcoal notes.

Mizutaki is a local dish from Fukuoka, made by simmering chicken in plain water to extract natural flavors. Unlike other hot pots, it is not seasoned with soy sauce or salt during cooking.

Motsunabe is a local dish from Fukuoka, a hot pot of beef or pork offal with vegetables. It is hearty and ends with noodles or rice porridge.

Monjayaki is a pan-fried batter dish from Tokyo’s downtown, different in origin from okonomiyaki. Its unique look may surprise foreigners, but its savory flavor pairs well with drinks.

Yudōfu is a simple hot pot made by warming water with kombu and gently simmering tofu. It is served with ponzu or soy sauce and condiments, highlighting the tofu’s delicate sweetness and warmth.