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"Yakisoba Bagoong" is a product exclusive to the Tohoku and Shinetsu regions

Why is Yakisoba Bagoong so popular in Tohoku? A look into this local soul food

One of the things that surprises people living in Tohoku when they travel outside the prefecture is that Yakisoba Bagoon is not sold anywhere in the country. In fact, Yakisoba Bagoon is not sold nationwide, and is a product exclusive to the Tohoku and Shinetsu regions...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.27

Zunda mochi keeps well at room temperature

"Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...

When it comes to souvenirs from Sendai, there are many things like "Beef Tongue," "Hagino Tsuki," and "Sasakamaboko," but "Zunda Mochi" is also one of them, isn't it? However, authentic Zunda Mochi basically needs to be frozen...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.06.23

Yamagata dashi

Yamagata's "dashi" is a versatile and easy-to-make local dish that goes well with anything! [Yamagata Prefecture]

It's no exaggeration to say that dashi, a staple summer dish from Yamagata, has become popular nationwide. I love it and eat it two or three times a summer! However, when I think back on it, I realize that there are many things to consider when making dashi.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.06.22

Rainbow Mart image

"Niji no Mart" is the kitchen of Hirosaki citizens, aiming to be a market that will last for 100 years! [Aomori Prefecture]

Located just a five-minute walk from Hirosaki Station, with an adjacent parking lot, it's easily accessible. Did you know that there's a food market in Hirosaki that sells everything, making it the kitchen of the locals? This time, we'll be introducing the Rainbow Mart in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...

YokochiYokochi2024.06.13

What are Iizaka Onsen's famous "radium eggs"? Don't underestimate them as just hot spring eggs [Fukuoka].

Iizaka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for its "radium eggs." The yolk has a rich, sticky flavor, while the white is smooth and silky. Just as you might imagine...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.03

[Fukushima Prefecture] Don't miss out on souvenir shopping! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a real connoisseur!

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.05.01

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] A truly irresistible treat! Local bread "Cream Box"...

Introducing "Cream Box," a local bread from Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Cream Box is a sweet bread with a gentle flavor that is loved by people of all ages and genders. It has a generous amount of cream on the surface...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.26

The crisp texture of "Nebuta Pickles" is a must-have for rice and sake! [Aomori Prefecture]

The rice-producing Tohoku region is home to many excellent rice accompaniments. One such accompaniment is "Nebutazuke," sold by Yamamoto Foods in Aomori Prefecture. Nebutazuke is a pickle that is typical of Aomori, a region with abundant fishing grounds...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.22

Not just Akita dogs! Odate City's natural monument, the "Akita Three Chickens" [Akita Prefecture]

Odate City is known for its Akita dogs, but it is also home to the Akita Three Chickens - the Hinai Chicken, the Koeyoshi Chicken, and the Kinpachi Chicken - which are designated as national and prefectural natural monuments.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.05

Awamanju

[Yanaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Awamanju" recommended by locals? 7 stores where you can buy it...

When it comes to souvenir sweets from Fukushima, "Mamadooru" and "Usukawa Manju" are famous. However, this time we will introduce "Awa Manju," a sweet that has many hidden fans. Awa Manju...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.03.22

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