Fujinomiya Yakisoba: Japan's Top B-Grade Gourmet Born at the Foot of Mt. Fuji

Nationally Known Fujinomiya Yakisoba

Fujinomiya Yakisoba is a local gourmet of Fujinomiya City, Shizuoka, becoming nationally famous by achieving two consecutive championships in 2009 and 2010 in the "B-1 Grand Prix" (national local gourmet competition). It has taken root as citizens' food even served in Fujinomiya City school lunches at the foot of Mt. Fuji.

Characteristics of Fujinomiya Yakisoba

Fujinomiya Yakisoba has unique characteristics. 1. Uses "Fujinomiya yakisoba exclusive noodles (dry type)" with more firmness than steamed noodles, 2. Meat scraps (fat residue after butchering) as topping, 3. Sauce using sardine powder. This combination creates unique flavors different from other yakisoba.

Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha and Fujinomiya

Fujinomiya City has Mt. Fuji World Heritage component asset "Fujisan Hongu Sengen Taisha." Tourism combining the grand shrine famous as the head shrine of Mt. Fuji faith and Fujinomiya yakisoba can be enjoyed.