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[Yamagata Prefecture] What are Yamagata's local sweets, "karakara senbei" and "milk cake"?

The naming is unique, and it is a rather adorable and delicious sweet. Two of the most representative local sweets of Yamagata Prefecture are Karakara Senbei from the Shonai region and Milk Cake from the Inland Oki region. Well...

ikokeikoke2023.03.30

[Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] Konnyaku Bansho? yeah? , there is a former post town like a checkpoint...

Konjac guards, guards? What is that? This is a konjac specialty store located in Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. Konjac is a rare ingredient in Japan, and is made from konjac...

ikokeikoke2023.03.24

Sendai International Airport

[Miyagi Prefecture] Sendai International Airport, the gateway to Tohoku, is a souvenir paradise! Sendai International Airport...

Sendai International Airport is said to be the gateway to Tohoku, and is known as an airport that is often used by people traveling from the Tohoku region both domestically and internationally. Sendai International Airport has 2 Sendai Airport access lines...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

Disc Dumplings 1

What is "disc dumplings" in Fukushima City? Introducing recommended shops and history [Fukushima Prefecture]

Japanese people love gyoza. Dumplings are said to have originated in China and are said to have been eaten in the 6th century BC. In Japan, Japanese people who moved to China after World War II...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

What salad agar you'd like to try when you go to Akita! ? A taste that you can't tell just by its name...

Akita Prefecture has many delicious foods. Most of these are loved by tourists from outside the prefecture, and they are purchased as souvenirs. Among Akita's specialty foods, "Sa...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.14

[Miyagi Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Miyagi Prefecture! Sendai, the capital of Michinoku no Mori, is known for its famous water...

In Miyagi Prefecture, there are many spring waters used as daily water in the northern part of the prefecture, mainly in Kurihara City, as well as in the towns along the Ou Mountains on the west side, and Watari City, south of the prefecture, connected to the Abukuma Highlands...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.27

What is the new specialty "Hoyatamago"? Introducing Hoya gacha and retailers near Sendai Station [Miyagi Prefecture]

Have you heard of Hoyatamago, which has secretly expanded sales locations in Miyagi Prefecture? This product is made with Hoya, a famous Miyagi prefecture product, and is perfect as a gift. Furthermore, there is a hoyatt...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2023.02.15

What is "Galaxy Gotto" designed by Matsumoto Reiji on Galaxy Express 999? [Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Gotto, a famous confectionery born in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. There is a special design package called "Galaxy Gotto", designed by Galaxy Express 999 manga artist Matsumoto Reiji...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.02.13

We'll dig deeper into the charm of Morioka! 7 recommended soul foods for locals! [Iwate Prefecture]

In addition to the recommended travel spots in Morioka City, which was featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2023," there are also recommended spots within walking distance of Morioka Station in Morioka City...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.03

[Miyagi] The chocolate-flavored version of Sendai's famous confectionery "Hagi no Tsuki" "Hagi no To" will be available for a limited time from February...

The chocolate-flavored Hagi no Kirabe, a sister product of Sendai's famous Hagi no Tsuki, will be releasing a limited-time revival at limited stores and official online shops starting on Wednesday, February 1st...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.02.02

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