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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.

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

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[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...

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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...

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What is Aramasa No. 6? A detailed introduction to the secrets of No. 6 yeast and recommended snacks [Akita Prefecture]

Shinsei No. 6 has a reputation for being a very delicious sake, but many people may not be able to imagine what kind of sake it is. In this article, we will introduce Shinsei...

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Wild vegetables and mochi soup

What is Damakomochi? A detailed explanation of its origins and differences from Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]

I've heard that there is a food in Akita Prefecture called Damakomochi, which is very similar to Kiritanpo, but I'm sure there are many people who aren't quite sure what the difference is. In this article, I'll be introducing Damakomochi...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.09

Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home

The photo shows "Hideyoshi Cloud," a fall-only sake from Suzuki Sake Brewery in Daisen City (formerly Nakasen Town), Akita Prefecture. It's a relatively new brand, with a sister product, a summer-only ginjo version with a blue label...

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[Dewatsuru] What is Matsukura Natural Rice Sake? A detailed look at this famous product that caught the eye of Isetan buyers [...].

As the weather gets chillier, many people are choosing to drink sake warm rather than chilled. This time, we'll be introducing Dewatsuru, a local Akita sake that's perfect for warming...

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