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Panoramic view of Ouchi-juku

I traveled back in time to the Edo period at Ouchi-juku! [Fukushima Prefecture]

To the south of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has been around since the Edo period. Even today, in the 2000s, this post town, lined with thatched roof houses, seems to have stopped at the time...

Chimon2018.04.18

Inaniwa udon

What is "Inaniwa Udon," one of Japan's three major udon noodles and is a specialty of Akita?

There are certainly not many people in Japan who have heard of the name of the famous dish "Inaniwa Udon." This is because Inaniwa Udon is one of the "three major udon in Japan" and is known as Akita...

akoako2018.03.23

Kawamata gamecock skewers

I tried out the delicious local chicken and Kawamata gamecock, which is popular in the local area!

Local chickens are now available all over the country, and among them, Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima, is attracting attention from many chefs because of its good taste. This time we will look at the charm of Kawamata Shamo, a certified Fukushima brand product...

HazukiiHazukii2018.03.14

Iburigakko

What is the traditional food "Iburigakko"? Great for snacks and dinner! [Akita Prefecture]

There are many local traditional dishes, but many of them reflect the local food situation. The pickle called "Iburigakko" that you can eat in Akita is also a food history in Akita Prefecture...

akoako2018.01.11

Cybele Factory Park

Let's see how rusks are made at Cybele Factory Park!

At the intersection of National Route 13 and National Route 21, which connects Yamagata Zao, there is a wonderful sweets factory that Yamagata is proud of. That's the Sever Factory. The place where the history of rusks in Japan began...

Chimon2017.11.01

7 delicious souvenirs from Iwaki that you should look for and buy and go home [Fukushima Prefecture]

When you think of Iwaki's souvenirs, is that sweet after all? Or that local sake? 7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs The most well-known "famous souvenirs" are great, but "I want to break the rut" and "...

HazukiiHazukii2017.10.21

[Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture] If you want to enjoy Hachinohe seafood, go to Hasshoku Center! See it, touch it, feel it...

Hachishoku Center is the most popular spot in Hachinohe. It is known as a suburban food market. Approximately 60 stores line up in the market, which is 170 meters long. House...

sugarsugar2017.10.04

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Fujiwara Apiary” is a honey sales place that is in the hall of fame! Actually, ice cream is big...

Fujiwara Bee Farm is a famous honey restaurant that represents Iwate. People in cold regions consume more ice cream, especially in the winter. This is a warm room, for example, a cold ice cream that you can eat in a kotatsu...

sugarsugar2017.07.31

Akita's Kitchen [Akita Citizen Market] From dinner ingredients to souvenirs!

Akita Civic Market is located near the station in Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture. Apparently it's about a 5-minute walk from the west exit of the station. There are banks and shops around...

akoako2017.07.29

[Fukushima] Super delicious Fukushima peaches! ~Rare processed peach products selection 4~

Fukushima Prefecture is also known as the fruit kingdom, but the top of it is peach! All of these, including the representative varieties, Akatsuki, are incredibly delicious. So, I definitely want to try Fukushima peaches...

HazukiiHazukii2017.07.22

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