Kozuyu is a representative local dish of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. It was introduced as a celebratory dish. Its history is long, dating back to the Edo period. Even today, it is still enjoyed in Aizu...
Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in northern Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Usokae Festival" twice a year. It is held with the hope that all misfortunes will be turned into lies and turned into good things. Only at the Usokae Festival can you get...
Akabeko is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous local toys. It has long been loved as a traditional lucky charm and as a character representing Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, Akabeko has...
One of Fukushima Prefecture's specialties is the dried persimmon, or anpo-gaki. When the north winds become cold and harsh, the season for dried persimmons arrives. The vibrant orange persimmons line the shelves of stores across the prefecture, a symbol of winter...
Rakuoh milk is widely loved by the people of Fukushima Prefecture. One of Rakuoh Kyodo Dairy's long-selling products is cafe au lait. It is sold in many supermarkets throughout the prefecture, making it a familiar drink in Fukushima...
Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous confections. The thin skin, which encases a generous amount of refreshingly sweet bean paste, is the result of the same passion and refined techniques that have been used since the company's founding...
When it comes to New Year's food, mochi (rice cakes) come to mind, but how do you eat them? There are many ways to eat them, such as in zoni (rice cake soup), isobeyaki (rice cake with red bean paste), and so on. However, in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local dish called cabbage mochi...
Ikaninjin is one of Fukushima's representative local dishes, originating in the northern Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a dish known to all Fukushima residents and has long been a beloved home-cooked delicacy.
Fukushima Prefecture is home to the nationally famous Abukuma Cave, a limestone cave. This time, we'll be exploring Irimizu, another cave that, together with Abukuma Cave, forms part of the Abukuma Cave System.
When traveling to Fukushima Prefecture, souvenirs can be a challenge. Because Fukushima has three distinct regions—Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu—it's hard to find souvenirs that are truly representative of Fukushima Prefecture.
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