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Illustration of a monkey drinking sake

What is monkey sake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Sugae Masumi in Yukidewamichi [Akita Prefecture]

Masumi Sugae, a Japanese scholar and travelogue in the late Edo period, made monkey sake at the house of Gensuke Shimada, who had lived in Tashiro Village (present-day Yamauchi Village) for generations, in ``Yukidewado'', and it was said to be effective for abdominal pain.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.24

[Akita Prefecture] Is the arranged recipe for the traditional food “Iburigakko” a hot topic? Delicious food...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.08

What is Akita Inland Railway? Introducing a small luxury that you can enjoy using the route [Akita Prefecture]

Tomoko Miura, Japan's first female train driver, was born in July 1990 on the Akita Nairiku Jukan Railway, which connects Takasu Station and Kakunodate Station in Akita Prefecture. In this article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.04

[Akita Prefecture] The delicious relationship between Kiritanpo hotpot and Hinai chicken!

Speaking of Akita Prefecture's "Kiritanpo Nabe", it is a famous local dish that originated in Kazuno City in northern Akita Prefecture, but the deliciousness of "Kiritanpo" also lies in the deliciousness of the soup stock...

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[Akita Prefecture] What is the Ogata Village Reclamation Museum? A popular spot where you can learn about the history of Ogata Village...

Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture, is a village created by reclamating a lake, but many people probably don't really understand why such a project was carried out...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.10

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] What is Koshio Shrine? An important cultural property secretly located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture...

Kushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated important tangible cultural properties located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, but in January 2021, the torii gate was broken at the base and collapsed due to strong winds...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.08

[Akita Prefecture] What is Hanamura? Introducing sake brewing and our commitment to water, which produces famous sake.

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What is the roadside station, Ezogata Nemunooka? Introducing popular spots with a rating of 4.0 based on Google's reviews [...

Recently, roadside stations are often featured on TV as tourist spots, so is there anyone who wants to visit if there is a good place? In this article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.06

miso

[Akita Prefecture] The history and deliciousness of Akita miso from Akita, the rice-producing region

Speaking of Akita, it is famous for its rice production, but have you ever heard of ``Akita miso,'' which is said to be a luxury made with delicious rice? History of "Akita miso"...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.05

[Akita Prefecture] What is tofu castella? Detailed explanation of tea ceremony loved in the southern part of the prefecture

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.04

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