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[Miyagi Prefecture] What is Yamatoden? Introducing the rare sake sold exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture by Ichinokura

When buying souvenirs while traveling, many people probably want to buy limited edition items that are only available in that area. This article introduces the perfect souvenirs for those people.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.03

frozen sky

The once-disappeared flavor is back! The miracle of Fukushima's soul food, "Toten" [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima's most popular products is "Toten." This satisfying snack was hugely popular, but it suddenly disappeared from the market in 2019. However, there are still people hoping for its revival...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.01.31

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The ultimate luxury of enjoying Yonezawa beef along with hot springs!

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.29

Sea treasure pickles

The secret to the deliciousness of Nakamura-ke Kaihozuke, packed with Sanriku seafood [Iwate Prefecture]

Iwate Prefecture is famous for its Sanriku seafood. Kaihozuke, a delicacy packed with Iwate's seafood, is a popular souvenir. The name Kaihozuke comes from the origin of the delicacy's name...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.20

[Iwate Prefecture] Semi-dried raisins made from a whole bunch of grapes, with a concentrated...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.19

miso

[Akita Prefecture] The history and delicious secret of "Akita Miso" from the rice-producing region of Akita

Akita is famous as a rice-producing region, but have you heard of "Akita miso," a luxurious product made with that delicious rice? Let's trace the history of "Akita miso" and discover the secret to its deliciousness...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.05

[Akita Prefecture] What is Tofu Castella? A detailed explanation of this tea snack beloved in the southern part of the prefecture

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.04

Cherries (Sato Nishiki)

Sato Nishiki cherries have a 100-year history! New varieties, including large and frozen varieties, are now available!.

Yamagata Prefecture's Sato Nishiki cherries are famous for their high-quality, delicious flavor. They are popular as a fruit that brightens up early summer. While Sato Nishiki is a high-quality fruit,...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.03

[Fukushima Prefecture] "The best peach of my life": What are the Fukushima peaches that were the talk of the Olympics?

Some people may remember that the peaches from Fukushima Prefecture served at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were praised as "the best peaches of my life," creating a buzz. "I ate six Fukushima peaches. They were so...".

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.02

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!

Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

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