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Morioka Cold Noodles Day (Iwate Prefecture)

This day was established to commemorate the official naming and birth of Morioka Reimen, a specialty dish representing Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, created by Pyonpyontei, the predecessor of Pyonpyonsha, a famous cold noodle restaurant that is still famous today, at the Nippon Noodle Summit held on October 17, 1986 (Showa 61).

Morioka reimen originated in the yakiniku restaurant "Shokudoen" , where the owner, Teruhito Aoki, is said to have recreated the reimen from his hometown (present-day North Korea) in 1954 (Showa 29).

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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-try soul food "Morioka Reimen"! Learn about its history, recommended shops, and how to order it online

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This time, we'll delve into Morioka Reimen, Iwate Prefecture's soul food. Reimen is now a staple menu item not only in Iwate Prefecture but at yakiniku restaurants nationwide. We'll introduce its origins, recommended restaurants, and how to order it for enjoying at home. Reimen lovers, be sure to check it out. What is the history and uniqueness of Morioka Reimen? A hometown flavor popularized through trial and error. What exactly are reimen? Reimen has its roots in the Korean Peninsula. Apparently, when it first originated there, it was a dish eaten in a warm room during the cold winter. It's similar to eating ice cream under a kotatsu table. Reimen was introduced to Japan during the Showa era...

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Anniversary of the death of Sakai Tadakatsu, the first lord of the Shonai domain (Yamagata Prefecture)

Sakai Tadakatsu , the first lord of the Dewa Shonai Domain died on October 17, 1644 (November 13, 1647) during the Sakai Nagatonokami Incident (an incident in which the domain's lord, Tadakatsu's younger brother, Tadashige, took over the family).

With Tadakatsu's death, the takeover attempt failed, and his eldest son, Sakai Tadamasa, inherited the Shonai domain.

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