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Spreading the appeal of fruit! Fukushima Ouse Winery, working hand in hand with local farmers...

Aiming to promote agriculture in the region, they are constantly challenging themselves to achieve this. Fukushima Ouse Winery in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has as its mission to promote agriculture in Fukushima Prefecture, and is working to develop new and delicious wines...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.09

A rice accompaniment made by a long-established pickle shop! A taste review of Odawaraya's "Taberu" series...

"Edible chili oil" has become a huge hit as a side dish to go with rice. Odawaraya, a long-established pickle shop based in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, offers not only "Edible Chili Oil" but also the spin-off "Edible" series...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.03

How about trying Bandai Mame for Setsubun? Introducing the nostalgic bean snack that can be enjoyed by both children and adults...

Setsubun is a festival held in the bitterly cold month of February. Many people probably have childhood memories of throwing beans energetically, chanting "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" ("Demons out, good fortune in"). After throwing the beans with all their might...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.22

Scarlet Robe (Part 2)

[Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! A new industry brought to fruition by the indomitable Aizu spirit

The American apple seedlings brought to Hokkaido The seedlings of apple varieties "No. 19 (Scarlet Robe)" and "No. 49 (Kunimitsu)" that were successfully cultivated by former Aizu samurai who immigrated to Yoichi were brought from America...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2026.01.21

Scarlet Robe (part 2)

[Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! How were Western varieties introduced?

Domestic apple cultivation up until the Meiji period. The "Hi no Koromo" and "Kunimitsu" apples cultivated in Yoichi, Hokkaido by a group of Aizu feudal lords are considered the first successful examples of commercial apple cultivation by a private individual in Japan.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2026.01.20

Scarlet Robe (Part 1)

[Part 1] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! Japan's first privately cultivated apples, "Hi no Koromo" and "Kuni...

Introduction In October 2015, Aizuwakamatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture and Yoichi City in Hokkaido declared themselves friends and family. While the two cities may seem far apart at first glance, they are in fact bound together by an inseparable bond of history.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2026.01.19

It's fun to learn about accents and local words! A dialect dictionary you can use starting today...

Fukushima Prefecture is divided into three regions (Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori) by the Ou Mountains and the Abukuma Highlands, each of which has developed its own unique culture and history. These differences are also reflected in the language, which has changed over time...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.09

Seated Yakushi Nyorai statue at Enichiji Temple (reconstruction)

Is Enichiji Temple, founded by the high priest Tokuichi of the Hosso sect, the birthplace of Aizu Buddhist culture? [Fukuoka].

Bandai Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, is located northeast of Aizuwakamatsu City, at the southern foot of Mount Bandai. Here, there is a temple called Enichiji, which once flourished as a hub of Buddhist culture in the Aizu region.

AoiwaAoiwa2026.01.07

Only see it now! 4 spots in Fukushima Prefecture where you can see spectacular winter views

Snow, ice, and cold winds. Fukushima Prefecture is hit by bitterly cold winters, but it is precisely because of this cold that some beautiful scenery can be seen. This time, we will introduce some of the most thrilling winter scenery...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.05

Amazake from Horai-ya Honten

Delicious and nutritious amazake for the cold season! Introducing Houraiya's flavored amazake [Fukushima Prefecture]...

Cold weather can make you feel a bit down... So why not recharge your body with some delicious amazake? This time, we'll introduce a unique amazake made by Horai-ya Honten in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.12.31

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