といえば

(To ie ba)

Used to bring up a topic based on something previously mentioned or to state a representative example.

Connection rules

日本にっぽんの食たべ物ものといえば、やはり寿司すしが一番いちばん有名ゆうめいだ。

Nippon no tabemono to ie ba, yahari sushi ga ichiban yuumei da.

Speaking of Japanese food, sushi is definitely the most famous.

「Discussing international cuisine」

北海道ほっかいどうといったら、冬ふゆの景色けしきがとても美うつくしい。

Hokkaidou to i tara, fuyu no keshiki ga totemo utsukushii.

When it comes to Hokkaido, the winter scenery is very beautiful.

「Planning a vacation」