Matsusaka

Ise udon consists of thick and chewy udon noodles served in a rich soy-infused sauce. Unlike other udon varieties, this regional specialty of Ise is characterized by a small amount of the flavorful broth that does not cover the noodles, but merely functions as a thick dipping sauce. It is believe... Read more

Akafuku wagashi is a variety of mochi (a Japanese pounded rice confection) prepared only in the area central to Ise City in Mie Prefecture. It consists of smooth koshi-an, or sweet red bean paste coated around soft, yet firm mochi. That composition is somewhat unusual because wagashi are... Read more

Matsusaka is a type of wagyu or Japanese beef, originating from the town of Matsusaka in Mie Prefecture. The cattle must be raised from at least 12 months within the Prefecture and it‘s fed on a diet of wheat, rice, barley, and soy. This diet increases the weight of the animals, and the res... Read more