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Kushiro Robatayaki — Fireside Grilling Birthplace
Hokkaido· Kushiro

Kushiro Robatayaki — Fireside Grilling Birthplace

Robatayaki (炉端焼き, 'fireside grilling') was invented in Kushiro in the 1950s, inspired by fishermen grilling their catch…

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Updated Jun 2026
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