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[Yamagata Prefecture] Buy Cherries Here! 3 Direct Sales Stores Recommended by Locals and Beautiful Cherries...

Yamagata Prefecture's most famous fruit is undoubtedly cherries. This time, we'll introduce freshly picked cherries for those who want to buy delicious cherries in Yamagata.

NakaNaka2022.06.10

What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]

Many people may think of Chinese elm as a pickled vegetable served in the New Year's dishes of the Kanto region, but in Akita, it is a cherished traditional vegetable. In this article, we will introduce Chinese elm...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.08

Ajidoraku Village

What is "Ajidoraku no Sato"? We'll introduce you to everything from where to buy it to delicious recipes...

Did you know that noodle soups are surprisingly regional, with people from Hokkaido calling them "Menmi" and people from Kyushu calling them "Tosenkyo Mentsuyu"? In this article, we'll be looking at Akita...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.05

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yonezawa beef bento, a regular at the national ekiben festival, is selling well at roadside stations...

Ekiben are often sold at supermarkets. They are so popular that they sell out in a flash. Yonezawa's bento boxes are sold at festivals and always rank highly...

ikokeikoke2022.06.03

Morioka Cold Noodles①

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-try soul food "Morioka Reimen"! History, recommended restaurants, and more...

This time, we'll delve into Morioka Reimen, Iwate Prefecture's soul food. Reimen has become a standard menu item not only in Iwate Prefecture but at yakiniku restaurants across the country. We'll cover its origins, recommended restaurants, and how to make reimen at home...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.28

The scent of bamboo brings back memories! "Sasa Dango," a retro Japanese sweet from Inawashiro Town (Fukushima Prefecture)

Each sasa dango is carefully wrapped in a large, deep green bamboo leaf. The refreshing scent of the bamboo leaves brings back memories of childhood, and it's nostalgic for everyone.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.27

[Miyagi Prefecture] Even more delicious sasa kamaboko! Recommended products and fun recipe variations...

A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.25

Frozen rice cakes

Eating Frozen Mochi | The Ultimate Preserved Food Born from Life's Wisdom [Fukushima Prefecture]

This article focuses on "komi mochi," a preserved food that has been eaten throughout Fukushima Prefecture for a long time. Komi mochi is a food that is eaten fairly widely from the Tohoku region to the Shinshu region. However,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.24

Is Akita's traditional vegetable "tonburi" effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

Tonburi is said to have been named after a corrupted version of "burikko (sandfish roe)," a dish from China that resembles sandfish eggs. Known as "caviar from the field," its appearance and texture have made it a popular dish among Akita residents.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

Danburi Choja

What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the old story that inspired the name of the sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, Danburi Choja, a sweet potato shochu produced and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd., won the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2020...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

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    What is Akita's specialty "Bodakko"? We'll explain why it's salty and show you how to recreate it at home
  • Enjoy these 3 deliciously flavorful local sakes with your hotpot! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-try soul food "Morioka Reimen"! History, recommended restaurants, and more...
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    Oyster-based processed foods like "Oyster Miso" and "Oysters Boiled in Water" make perfect souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Enjoy a blissful drink at Takahata Winery! Discover carefully crafted wines [Yamagata Prefecture]
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  • The first in Japan to be connected to space: the Mizusawa Campus of the National Astronomical Observatory (Iwate Prefecture)
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    The Rokujuri-goe Highway, which passes through the foot of Mount Yudono, is a pilgrimage route to the Dewa Sanzan mountains
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    [Miyagi Prefecture - Yamagata Prefecture] The only road directly connecting Sendai City and Yamagata City, "Futakuchi Forest Road Line"...
  • Rakan Children's Park
    A mysterious park lined with impressive stone Buddha statues | The history of Morioka City's "Rakan Children's Park"...
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    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
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