[Akita Prefecture] What is the Hometown Examination? A local examination filled with love for one's hometown...
Murasakihime
[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...
Murasakihime
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...
Murasakihime
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...
Murasakihime
What is "ego"? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Autumn...].
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...
Murasakihime
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...
Murasakihime
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...
Murasakihime
[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...
[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...
[Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita
What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...