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Aomori Gyosai Center is the originator of Aomori's famous Nokkedon! Let's head out into the vast ocean of ingredients!

Have you ever seen or heard of Aomori's "Nokkedon" on TV, in magazines, or on social media? Since I came to Aomori this time, I tried "Nokkedon" for the first time in my life...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.03.31

[Yamagata Prefecture] What are Yamagata's local sweets, "Karakara Senbei" and "Milk Cake"?

These sweets have unique names and sound somehow adorable and delicious. Two of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous local sweets are "karakara senbei" from the Shonai region and "milk cake" from the inland Okitama region. Now,...

ikokeikoke2023.03.30

[Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] Konnyaku Guardhouse? Hmm? There is a checkpoint-like structure in the old post town...

Konnyaku Bansho, Bansho? What is it? This is a konnyaku specialty store in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a rare konnyaku restaurant in Japan, where everything is made from konnyaku...

ikokeikoke2023.03.24

Sendai International Airport

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

Sendai International Airport is known as the gateway to Tohoku, and is frequently used by people traveling domestically and internationally from the Tohoku region. The Sendai Airport Access Line runs between Sendai and...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

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What is Fukushima City's "Disc Gyoza"? Introducing Recommended Restaurants and Its History [Fukushima Prefecture]

Japanese people love gyoza. Gyoza is said to have originated in China, where it is said to have been eaten as early as the 6th century BC. After World War II, Japanese people who had traveled to China...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

What is the salad agar that you should try when you visit Akita? The taste is not obvious just from the name...

Akita Prefecture is home to a wealth of delicious foods. Most of these are loved by tourists from outside the prefecture and are often purchased as souvenirs. One food that stands out among Akita's specialties is "sa...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.14

[Miyagi Prefecture] 4 Famous Waters in Miyagi Prefecture! These are the famous waters of Sendai, the city of Michinoku forests...

Miyagi Prefecture has many springs of water used for daily life, mainly in the northern part of the prefecture, centered around Kurihara City, as well as in towns along the Ou Mountains in the west and Watari City in the south, which is connected to the Abukuma Highlands.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.27

What is the new local specialty "Hoya Tamago"? Introducing the Hoya Gacha and stores selling it at Sendai Station [Miyagi Prefecture]

Have you heard of "Hoya Tamago" (Hoya Eggs), which are quietly becoming more and more popular in Miyagi Prefecture? Made with sea squirts, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, they make a perfect souvenir. Furthermore, there's a sea squirt egg shop at Sendai Station...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.15

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

"Gotto" is a famous confectionery from Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. It comes in a specially designed package by Leiji Matsumoto, the manga artist behind Galaxy Express 999.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.02.13

Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]

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

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.03

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