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Street vendors still selling these at train stations today | What is Yonezawa City's hidden specialty, "Toge no Chikara Mochi"? [Yama...

Have you heard of train station stand sales? As the name suggests, stand sales are a style of sales where vendors with pouches hanging from their necks sell bento boxes and other items on train platforms. You've probably seen them in old movies...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.15

What is Junsai? From delicious ways to eat it to events...

When traveling, do you look forward to buying precious vegetables that can only be grown in that area as souvenirs? In this article, we will introduce the famous vegetables from Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, that are perfect for such people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]

It's nice to get delicious souvenirs from your trip, but are you worried about the high calorie content? This article introduces some recommendations for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

Enjoy the thick, rich sweetness of "Anpo-gaki," a natural treat! [Fukushima Prefecture]

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.04

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing Rakuoh Kyodo Dairy's exquisite cafe au lait! It has a huge fanbase across the country!

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.03

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the "Usukawa Manju" of Japan's Three Great Manju? Kashiwaya's famous...

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.02

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita

What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.18

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 Delicious Miyagi Souvenirs Recommended by Locals

Miyagi Prefecture is home to popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture also boasts a wide variety of delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda. This time, we'll introduce some gift ideas that only locals know about.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.15

What is the appeal of Watari Town's local dish, "Harako Meshi"? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.09.01

Sasakama

[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] "Kamaboko no Kuni Sasakamakan" offers factory tours and handmade experiences...

Sendai's specialty foods include beef tongue, Sendai beef, zunda, and many others. Among the many Sendai delicacies with fans across the country, the most popular is sasakama, a popular dish...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2019.01.04

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