Speaking of Sendai! The locals also love triangular aburaage and the definition mountain [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture has a wide selection of delicious prepared foods, such as sasakama and beef tongue, but they are a bit cliched as souvenirs

If you want to give something a little different, why not choose Teikyosan's "Teikyo Triangle Fried Tofu"?

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The official name of Mount Teikyo is Saihoji Temple

Mount Teikyo is known as the home of the Heike clan's refugees. Its official name is Saihoji , but it is not often referred to by its official name, and is generally called Jogenyorai .

Why is it called a definition?

The legend of the Heike fugitives that remains in this area is of Taira no Sadayoshi, the governor of Higo, who was the center of power for Lord Taira no Shigemori, and who fled the subjugation forces and made his way to the Tohoku region after being defeated in the Battle of Dannoura

So Sadayoshi Sadayoshi and called the statue of Amida Buddha entrusted to him by Lord Shigemori "Jogi Nyorai."
This is why the statue is called Mount Teikyo and Jogi Nyorai.

By the way, it seems that the correct reading of Mount Teikyo is "Joge" and not "Jogi."
This can be seen from the fact that the address of Gokurakuzan Saihoji Temple on Mount Teikyo is written as "Joge" and pronounced "Joge," and that it is also written as "JOGE" on maps created by the occupying forces after the war.

However, the commonly used reading today is "jougi," so it is written as "jougi" in government offices, the tourist industry, and on guide signs. However,
people who have lived in Sendai for a long time call it "jouge," so don't get confused.

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The soul food of Sendai people! Triangular deep-fried tofu!

Now, speaking of Mount Teikyo's specialty, the "Teikyo Triangle Fried Tofu .
When you hear "Aburaage," you might think it's a mistake for "Aburaage," but this is the official name.

Located in the temple town of Mount Teikyo the Teikyo Tofu Shop was originally a tofu manufacturer specializing in vegetarian cuisine for the Jogi Nyorai Buddha.
Triangular deep-fried tofu is a time-honored dish that can only be eaten at this shop, which has a tradition of over 120 years.

is a triangular piece of deep-fried tofu that is as thick as thick tofu.
The way connoisseurs eat it is to pour soy sauce and shichimi pepper over
it and then bite into it as is. When you take a bite of the crispy deep-fried tofu, the juicy juices spread throughout your mouth, leaving you feeling completely satisfied.
Even though it is deep-fried in plenty of oil, it doesn't taste oily at all, so it's great to eat it all up.

The store also sells aburaage as souvenirs, so it makes a great gift for family and friends as a unique souvenir from Sendai!

Definition mountain <Information>

• Name: Mt. Seishin (Gokurakuzan Saihoji Temple)
• Address: 1 Kamijo Okura, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, 989-3213 (Saihoji Temple)
• Phone number: 022-393-2011 (Saihoji Temple)
• Official URL: http://johgi-info.jp/

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