Regional Japanese dialects describe seasonal food flavors

A discussion on regional Japanese dialects highlights specific terms used to describe the taste and texture of seasonal autumn foods.

In Ishikawa Prefecture, the term ‘kobokobo’ is used specifically to describe sweet, fluffy, or delicious potatoes, particularly sweet potatoes. In the Kansai region, the term ‘shunderu’ is used exclusively to describe oden when the ingredients have perfectly absorbed the flavors and are in an ideal state of deliciousness.