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What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the folk tales that became the name of sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 202 is a distilled liquor competition for the sweet potato shochu "Danburi Choja," manufactured and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

Which is the name of the apricot "Yasuke Ume" or the authentic plum "Bungo"? [...

Aomori Prefecture's specialty products include plum and apricot. Its plump and fruity appearance gives it a rich atmosphere. However, in Aomori Prefecture, there are actually "apricots called ume"...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.17

The ultimate sweetness drips with a slurping taste | Enjoy spring asparagus [Fukushima Prefecture]

Spring is here and the season for delicious vegetables is here. This time we will introduce fresh asparagus from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. The large asparagus is thick enough and is straight. ...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.14

[Akita] What is Sakihokore? Introducing new rice varieties scheduled to debut in fall 2020

What is Sakihokore? View this post on Instagram Instagram Takarame Honpo on Instagram: "Sakihokore, a special cultivation rice from Akita Prefecture, Akita Prefecture...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.13

Enjoy cherry! Introducing the differences in varieties, products, and recipes for consumption [Yamagata Prefecture]

When you think of cherry, many people think of Yamagata Prefecture. Cherries are a major agricultural product in Yamagata Prefecture, and a wide variety of varieties are cultivated within the prefecture. This article is...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.12

What is good morning natto? Delicious food born from the beautiful water of Misato Town and original natto bacteria...

According to the results of an online survey conducted by the National Natto Cooperative Association's Natto PR Center in June 2021 on 2,000 men and women over 20, people living in the Tohoku region made natto every day...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.09

Shiroishi warm noodles (from above)

[Shiraishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Do you know the local gourmet "Shiraishi Onmen"? Recommended Allen...

Have you heard of Shiroishi Umen, a local gourmet dish from Miyagi Prefecture? It is a major food within the prefecture, but it is a food that is not familiar to people outside the prefecture. So this time we'll be talking about Shiraishi warm noodles...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] Representative summer pickles from the Okitama region. What is the popular round eggplant?

In the Okitama region, located southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, eating young, round eggplants using a unique pickled method has become a summer staple. Recently, the method of pickling has been developed and it has become easier to do...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

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I want to enjoy the "sweet fat" brand pork "Shirakane Pork"! 【rock...

Do you know about "Hakkinton"? Shirokane pig is a brand pig raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The sweet fat, fine meat quality, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.04.30

Okahijiki

Okahijiki, a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, is a nutritious land hijiki! [Yamagata Prefecture]

A hijiki? Hijiki? It's hard to believe that seaweed is oka. In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the hijiki "oka hijiki" made in the fields will add a touch of color to your dining table. I see it a lot outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

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