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Thin-skinned manju

What is Kashiwaya's Thin-Skinned Manju, one of Japan's Three Greatest Manju, and the Morning Tea Ceremony? [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Kashiwaya, headquartered in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop known both within and outside the prefecture. Not only are their sweets delicious, but they are also trying various initiatives to bring joy to people with their delicious sweets...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2023.11.29

whale

Soul food of Aomori Prefecture? What are kujiramochi and bekomochi?

The Tohoku region is home to many delicious foods, some of which have been introduced as "local delicacies" and quickly become popular nationwide. Among these, there is one that is known as the soul food of Aomori Prefecture...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.11.27

Potato Guessing

Have you heard of "Imo-taste," a traditional party item from Tsugaru? [Aomori Prefecture]

People from other prefectures may be confused, but the party snack "Imo-taste" is known by the majority of people from Tsugaru. We looked into what kind of snack it is! "Imo-taste"...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.16

Delicious sauce

The all-purpose seasoning "Umai-tare" is the unsung hero of local cuisine! [Yamagata Prefecture]

There is a soy sauce that has been loved for generations in Yonezawa City, in southern Yamagata Prefecture. It's called "Umai-tare." Every Yonezawa resident knows it, and I've heard that every household keeps a bottle of it on hand.

ikokeikoke2023.09.15

[Fukushima Prefecture] A hot topic! Processed food made with "specialty peaches" available at Fukushima Roadside Station...

Fukushima is the kingdom of fruits! Among them, peaches, which are coming into season soon, are the second most produced in Japan, accounting for 20% of the nation's total. Peaches are in season from late June to mid-September...

natsukinatsuki2023.07.21

Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"

Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?

Have you heard of "Noshi Ume," a Yamagata specialty? It looks like jelly and at first glance looks like a cheap snack for children, but it's actually a traditional Japanese sweet with a long history. This time, we'll be introducing "Noshi Ume," a Yamagata specialty...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.07.06

4 Recommended Delicious Home-Roasted Coffee Shops in Morioka! [Iwate Prefecture]

The number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them is on the rise. Morioka, which was introduced as a "coffee town" in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023," is also home to many shops that roast their own beans.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.03

Experience dairy farming at Zao Heartland Farm [Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture]

Zao Heartland Farm is a vast ranch located in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture. Guests can interact with cows, sheep, goats, and other animals and spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature.

natsukinatsuki2023.06.26

Bottled Don (abalone, scallop, salmon roe)

The definitive Sanriku souvenir, "Bindon" - as delicious as it looks! [Iwate Prefecture]

Bin Don was released in 2018 as a new specialty of Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. Mail order sales began in June 2020, and it quickly became popular nationwide after being featured in various media outlets...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.06.24

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 5 Morioka Souvenirs! For those visiting Morioka, here are some gifts for yourself...

Since being selected as one of the "52 Places to Visit This Year" by the New York Times, Morioka City has seen an increase in the number of cars with license plates from other prefectures and foreign tourists, and souvenirs are selling well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.20

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