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Akita Prefecture

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[Akita Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decisions did the Kubota, Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains make?

At the end of the Edo period, Akita Prefecture consisted of the 200,000 koku Kubota Domain (Akita Domain) and its branch domains, as well as small domains with less than 20,000 koku each, such as Kameda Domain, Honjo Domain, and Yajima Domain. Among the domains within Akita Prefecture, including the Kubota Domain...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.06.28

What is Akita's sake "Yuki no Bijin"? Produced in a corner of an apartment building...

You've heard that Akita sake is delicious, but aren't there people who want to try rare, hard-to-find sake? In this article, we'll introduce sake from Akita Brewery that we recommend for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.18

[Akita Prefecture] What is Hirafuku Hyakuho? A detailed introduction to his works and where you can see them

Many people know that Hirafuku Hyakusui is a famous painter born in Akita Prefecture, but are unfamiliar with the specific works he left behind. This article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.17

Flathead sushi

What is Hatahata Sushi? A detailed guide from when to eat it to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]

When you think of delicious fish in Akita Prefecture, you probably think of hatahata, but you might be wondering if it's not suitable as a souvenir because it doesn't keep well. This article will introduce some recommended fish for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.12

What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]

Many people may think of Chinese elm as a pickled vegetable served in the New Year's dishes of the Kanto region, but in Akita, it is a cherished traditional vegetable. In this article, we will introduce Chinese elm...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.08

Ajidoraku Village

What is "Ajidoraku no Sato"? We'll introduce you to everything from where to buy it to delicious recipes...

Did you know that noodle soups are surprisingly regional, with people from Hokkaido calling them "Menmi" and people from Kyushu calling them "Tosenkyo Mentsuyu"? In this article, we'll be looking at Akita...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.05

Akita military commander

Three Sengoku Warlords from Akita Prefecture! Ando Aki, Tozawa Moriyasu, and Onodera Kagemichi

During the Sengoku period, Akita Prefecture was a place of many warlords, with the influence of the central government's leaders Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu all intertwined in a complex way. Among them, there was one man who expanded his territory and was highly regarded for his wisdom and bravery...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.26

Is Akita's traditional vegetable "tonburi" effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

Tonburi is said to have been named after a corrupted version of "burikko (sandfish roe)," a dish from China that resembles sandfish eggs. Known as "caviar from the field," its appearance and texture have made it a popular dish among Akita residents.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

Danburi Choja

What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the old story that inspired the name of the sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, Danburi Choja, a sweet potato shochu produced and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd., won the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2020...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

[Akita] What is Sakihokore? Introducing a new rice variety scheduled to debut in the fall of 2022

What is Sakihokore? View this post on Instagram Instagram Takaramai Honpo on Instagram: "Sakihokore Specially Grown Rice from Akita Prefecture...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.13

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