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Smotch Package

The appeal of "Smotchi," a smoked gourmet food originating from Yamagata Prefecture, and recipe variations!

Have you heard of "Smotchi," a popular smoked gourmet dish from Yamagata? Made with fresh eggs, carefully smoked, it has an addictive flavor. Learn about the appeal of "Smotchi" and recommended ways to prepare it...

NakaNaka2022.08.07

Craft beer

[Craft Beer in Aomori Prefecture] Top 5 Local Beers from the Northernmost Part of Honshu!

Aomori Prefecture is the top producer of apples in Japan, and cider is popular there. Perhaps because of the large number of nationally renowned sakes, craft beer popularity was slow to take off until recently. However...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.08.05

2 watermelons pickled in pesola

Pickle the whole watermelon! Local pickle "Watermelon Pesora (Pechora) Pickled"...

Summer is in full swing, and delicious watermelon season is upon us! Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture, which boasts the third largest watermelon production in Japan (※), has a pickled watermelon made by pickling the whole watermelon with the skin still on?.

NakaNaka2022.08.04

Akita Kanto Festival 2022 returns for the first time in three years! Introducing the highlights [Akita Prefecture]

Many people who are going to see the Akita Kanto Festival for the first time will want to know in advance what the highlights are. In this article, we will introduce the Akita Kanto Festival 2022...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.03

[Iwate Prefecture] Jomon Flame: Fujisawa Noyaki Festival 2022 to be held! Make your own original Jomon pottery...

The Fujisawa Noyaki Festival in Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, which was canceled for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held for the first time in three years for two days on August 13th (Sat) and 14th (Sun) 2022.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.23

[Part 2] A solo day trip to Yamagata City, sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] A Solo Day Trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.07.22

Craft beer

[Craft Beer in Iwate Prefecture (Morioka City and Northern Area)] 7 Unique Local Beers!

Iwate Prefecture has the most craft beer breweries of any of the six Tohoku prefectures, each producing fresh beers with unique flavors. As of June 2022, there are 12 breweries in the prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.19

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually known as the "Natto Prefecture"? Introducing recommended products and secret natto recipes

When you think of a city famous for natto, which one comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City, due to its image and mascot character, but Fukushima Prefecture is also a major consumer of natto...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.18

Craft beer

[Craft Beer in Iwate Prefecture (Southern Area)] Unique local beers from the sea to the mountains...

Craft beer breweries in the southern half of Iwate Prefecture are a mix of established breweries that have been brewing since the 20th century and new breweries that have emerged in recent years, competing for the best flavor. As of June 2022...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.16

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Is British toast a local food? Discover the charm of local bread! [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of "British Toast," a bread beloved by the people of Aomori Prefecture? "British? But it's Aomori..." some people wonder, while others say, "It's British toast, right? I know it!"...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.14

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