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Akita's warrior

Three Sengoku warlords from Akita Prefecture! Ando Aiki, Tozawa Moriyasu, Onodera Keido

During the Sengoku period, Akita Prefecture was a state of rivalry, and the influences of Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu in the central area were intertwined in a complex way. Among them, he expanded the layout and was highly regarded as having excellent knowledge and bravery...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.05.26

Is Tonburi, a traditional Akita vegetable, effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

The tonburi is said to have been named after a "Tang-inspired version similar to the eggs of the bricco (hatahata egg)," and is widely popular among Akita residents due to its appearance and texture, which is also known as the caviar in the field...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

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What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the folk tales that became the name of sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 202 is a distilled liquor competition for the sweet potato shochu "Danburi Choja," manufactured and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

[Akita] What is Sakihokore? Introducing new rice varieties scheduled to debut in fall 2020

What is Sakihokore? View this post on Instagram Instagram Takarame Honpo on Instagram: "Sakihokore, a special cultivation rice from Akita Prefecture, Akita Prefecture...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.13

What is good morning natto? Delicious food born from the beautiful water of Misato Town and original natto bacteria...

According to the results of an online survey conducted by the National Natto Cooperative Association's Natto PR Center in June 2021 on 2,000 men and women over 20, people living in the Tohoku region made natto every day...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.09

What is "Kawaren Lacquerware"? Japanese traditional crafts are widely popular for their ease of use...

When it comes to traditional Akita prefecture crafts, Kawauchi lacquerware is lined with birch crafts, Odate bent-gewappa, and Akita cedar barrels, but I'm sure many people don't know their characteristics or advantages. This note...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.07

Illustration of Kuromatayama and UFO

What is Kuromatayama? We'll learn more about what we learned through academic research and why urban legends are told...

Kuromatayama has a beautiful cone shape, making it a famous power spot in recent years, and is it a pyramid? It is a mysterious mountain where urban legends are also told. ...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

Hachirotaro legend

What is the legend of Hachirotaro? Introducing three episodes that even residents of the prefecture don't know much about [Akita Prefecture]

In Akita, the legend of Hachirotaro, the dragon god of Hachirogata, is left behind in various places, from human to dragon, and the legend of Hachirogata was found in the days before he married Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa, who lives in Hachirogata. In this article, we will introduce many of the Hachirota...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.05

What is "Sanazura"? Delicious and healthy Japanese sweets that will also be a great souvenir [Akita Prefecture]

When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman and Iburigakko are the standard items, but many people probably feel that there is something that is a little more unusual and would make them happy. In this article, people like that...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.01

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

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