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Shimizumori Nanba, a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City

What is "Shimizumori Nanba," a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City? Here are some recipes and products recommended by locals...

Have you heard of "Shimizumori Namba," a vegetable grown in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture? It's sold at roadside stations and in the local vegetable section of supermarkets in Hirosaki City, but I'm not sure what kind of vegetable it is...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.02

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Fukushima Edition] Autumn in Fukushima is all about warrior processions and fighting festivals!

Fukushima Prefecture's nationally known festivals include the Fukushima Waraji Festival in Fukushima City and the Uneme Festival in Koriyama City, both of which are summer festivals held in early August. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.30

Enjoy Aomori's specialty "Takekimi"! Learn how to eat it deliciously and how to make a soft shake...

Dakekimi, a local specialty of Aomori, has captivated many people with its sweetness and rich flavor. In this article, we'll introduce ways to enjoy Dakekimi to the fullest, as well as how to enjoy this seasonal delicacy...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.08.29

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and music filling the streets

Miyagi Prefecture's major autumn festivals include the annual festival of Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of the Sendai domain, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. Other famous festivals include the festival of Masamune Date of Mt. Iwate, where the domain's founder, Masamune Date, had his base before founding Sendai.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!

When asked, "What is the first festival that comes to mind when thinking of Yamagata Prefecture?", many people would probably answer the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th. There are many summer festivals in Yamagata Prefecture, but...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.21

Miyagi's local natto

From north to south! 7 local natto varieties from Miyagi Prefecture that you can buy at supermarkets! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Natto is a processed food that is easily available, packed with nutrition, and is a must-have for many people in the morning! While many people in western Japan are said to dislike it, many people from the Tohoku region seem to like it...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.08.20

Koriyama brand vegetables [Sasuke eggplant and Mankichidon]

What are Koriyama brand vegetables? [Sasuke Eggplant - Mankichidon Edition] We cooked and tried them! [Fukuoka...

Did you know that Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture has vegetables called "Koriyama Brand Vegetables"? These distinctive vegetables, unique to Koriyama and grown with the aim of establishing a brand, are not just ordinary vegetables...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.15

miso

Exploring the culture of miso! Introducing recommended miso and local dishes [Fukushima Prefecture]

Fukushima Prefecture is blessed with a harsh natural environment, and various food cultures have developed in different regions to suit the local climate. However, one thing that is common throughout the prefecture is the love of miso. The seasoning...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.13

"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, central Morioka! Come meet Mona!.

On July 11, 2024, a new commercial complex called "monaka" opened at the entrance to the Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City. The complex has one basement floor and four above-ground floors. "monaka"...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.19

[Fukushima Prefecture] Experience an amazing peach experience! Locals recommend direct sales stores and varieties

Peaches are a popular specialty of Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, they have been featured frequently in the media and have become a nationally renowned brand fruit. Peaches are a unique food...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.07.18

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    The legend of the demon hag of Adachihara. It's a scary ghost story with a tragic human drama!.
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A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)
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