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What are Fukaura Snow Carrots? Learn about the differences between them and regular carrots, the secret to their sweetness, and how to get them.

Have you ever heard of "Fukaura Snow Carrots"? They're grown in Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture, and are said to be so sweet and flavorful that even those who don't like carrots will be captivated.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2026.01.28

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

[Part 2] Locals teach you how to identify delicious apples so you won't regret buying them! 

Have you ever bought apples at the supermarket, only to find that they were softer than you expected or had a bland flavor when you tried them at home? Even if they look the same, the texture and sweetness may differ...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.18

[Part 1] About 50 varieties of apples!? Local Aomori residents carefully select the best apples based on texture...

Aomori is the number one apple producer in Japan, and it goes without saying that it is the apple kingdom. Although Aomori residents eat apples on a regular basis, when choosing apples, they do not only consider "sweetness" and "aroma"...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.16

A taste review of "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," a delicious snack to enjoy with local sake...

When it comes to snacks that go perfectly with local sake, it's best to find them locally! Fukushima Prefecture is home to many highly acclaimed sakes. We'll introduce you to some of the region's finest snacks to pair with these delicious drinks...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.13

[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy soft serve ice cream while feeling the sea breeze at the northern Sanriku coast! Roadside station...

As part of the post-earthquake reconstruction efforts, the Sanriku Coastal Road was completed as a bypass of National Route 45 along the Sanriku Coast. While this has made travel easier, it is said that the number of cars passing through the city has also increased. Therefore, the coastal road...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.06.12

The highest level of natto consumption in the country! Introducing recommended natto selected by local children [Fukushima...

Natto is a classic rice accompaniment. It is delicious and has a good nutritional balance, so many households probably keep it on hand. Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture has a large amount of natto consumption...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.14

Variations of Hoyasuime

Speaking of Miyagi, you think of you! 5 recommended squirt souvenirs that you can buy at Sendai Station!

When you think of Miyagi Prefecture, you think of squirts! I'm sure there are many people who say that. This time, we will introduce 5 recommended squirt souvenirs that can be carried at room temperature and are recommended as souvenirs and snacks! What is squirt? ...

YokochiYokochi2025.03.05

Fukushima Prefecture's chocolate flavored sweets! Also a limited edition flavor of that famous sweet?

It is no exaggeration to say that chocolate is captivating sweet tooth. Chocolate is delicious whether you eat in the spring or in the summer, but it's even tastier in the cold season! The rich sweetness goes all the way to the heart...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.12

Taroan's famous sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama" has a soft busse and cheese cream has become a habit...

Do you know about the sweet "Tenjinsama of Aizu"? This is a long-selling product that has been sold by the sweets storehouse "Taroan" since 1979. The fluffy busse has a firm texture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.20

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