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[Akita Prefecture] The history and delicious secret of "Akita Miso" from the rice-producing region of Akita

Akita is famous as a rice-producing region, but have you heard of "Akita miso," a luxurious product made with that delicious rice? Let's trace the history of "Akita miso" and discover the secret to its deliciousness...

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[Akita Prefecture] What is Tofu Castella? A detailed explanation of this tea snack beloved in the southern part of the prefecture

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.04

What is the famous Akita sake "Shirakami-Sanchi no Shiki"? Born in Daisen City, it is not well known even among the prefecture's residents...

When drinking sake from Akita, a region famous for its sake, many people probably want to try rare sake that not many people know about, rather than sake from famous breweries. In this article, we will introduce such...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.30

[Akita Prefecture] What is the Great Akita? Details of the masterpiece that is still loved 50 years after its premiere...

On November 25, 2018, the "Great Akita Tokyo Concert 2018" was held at the Bunkyo Civic Hall, Hibiki-no-Mori Public Hall. This year marked the 50th anniversary of the premiere...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.25

Is it true that the governor of Akita Prefecture is a feudal lord? Here are all the stories behind his beloved status! [Akita Prefecture]

Despite his busy schedule with official duties, Takahisa Satake, the 21st head of the Satake Kita family, never misses the opportunity to attend the traditional "Yama-Gyoji" festival in Kakunodate, his hometown, in Akita Prefecture.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.24

[Akita Prefecture] What is the Hometown Examination? A local examination filled with love for one's hometown...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.24

[Akita Prefecture] What are the most popular onigiri fillings? Introducing limited edition convenience store onigiri

In commemoration of Onigiri Day on June 18, 2020, the Onigiri Association released a survey on convenience store onigiri popularity in 2020. The survey revealed that 7-Eleven, FamilyMart, and...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.23

What is Junsai? From delicious ways to eat it to events...

When traveling, do you look forward to buying precious vegetables that can only be grown in that area as souvenirs? In this article, we will introduce the famous vegetables from Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, that are perfect for such people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

The longest school song in Japan: A detailed explanation of the song of Daisen Municipal Omagari Junior High School [Akita Prefecture]

The school song of Daisen City Omagari Junior High School was featured on Nippon Television's popular program "Monday Late Night" broadcast on October 11, 2021, as "the longest school song in Japan," and has been a hot topic on Twitter...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]

It's nice to get delicious souvenirs from your trip, but are you worried about the high calorie content? This article introduces some recommendations for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

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