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What is Yamaichi Soy Sauce's "Akegarashi"? A special flavor that pairs well with alcohol and rice [Yamagata...

We would like to introduce you to "Akegarashi," a soy sauce made by Yamaichi Soy Sauce Factory, a long-established soy sauce maker in Yamagata Prefecture. It is a secret recipe that has been enjoyed only within the family for a long time. The rich, vibrant flavor of koji and the tangy...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.09

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[Craft Beer in Miyagi Prefecture (Northern Area)] 5 Breweries with Unique Flavors!

Among the microbreweries producing craft beer in the area north of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture are a long-established establishment that has been brewing "local beer" since the end of the 20th century and a new brewery that is hoping to help with the recovery of the coastal areas affected by the disaster.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.08

[Miyagi Prefecture] Make delicious "Zunda" | Enjoy the vibrant green flavor of early summer at home

Miyagi Prefecture's specialty is "Zunda Mochi." For fans of Japanese sweets, seeing the generous amount of Zunda bean paste poured over the mochi makes you feel happy. By the way, that bright green "Zunda Mochi"...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.07

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[Craft Beer in Sendai City and Southern Miyagi Prefecture] 5 New Breweries...

As of June 2022, there are two microbreweries in Sendai City, and one each in Shiogama City, Natori City, and Kakuda City. With the recent craft beer boom, the number of restaurants serving craft beer is increasing...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.06

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[Akita Prefecture] Learn to love Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three breeds of chicken, even more! Its characteristics, history, and beauty...

In Hinai, a region in northern Akita Prefecture, local chicken breeding has flourished since the Edo period. Hinai Jidori is one of Japan's top three local chicken breeds, and its meat is known for its rich flavor and chewy texture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.03

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"Just like a picture book" - 3 stunningly beautiful Fukushima sweets

Fukushima Prefecture is home to many famous sweets, including Mamadoru and thin-skinned manju, which are well-known throughout the country. At the same time, a new genre of sweets has emerged, known as "photogenic sweets," which are so beautiful they'll take your breath away...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.02

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[Yamagata Prefecture Craft Beer] 7 Local Beers from the Fruit Kingdom! Cherry and Apple...

Yamagata is famous for its cherries, such as Sato Nishiki, and craft beer is brewed using these cherries and apples as secondary ingredients. There are many well-established breweries that have been around since the 20th century, as well as up-and-coming...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.01

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[Craft Beer in Aizu and Southern Fukushima Prefecture] 4 Selections from Long-Established to New Breweries!

In Fukushima Prefecture, craft beer breweries can be found in the northern Nakadori region, the Aizu region, Tamura City, and Saigo Village. In this area, there are both long-established breweries that have been around since the dawn of craft beer, as well as those that have recently emerged...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.06.29

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[Craft beer in the northern Nakadori area of ​​Fukushima Prefecture] 4 different fruit beers to choose from!

In the northern Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, where peach orchards stretch out as far as the eye can see, there is a brewery that actively produces fruit beer using these peaches. This area is also home to Asahi Beer's Fukushima Factory...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.06.27

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Kantachi horses grazing at the foot of Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, the northernmost point of Honshu [Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture]

Kandachime is a native Japanese horse breed raised on a pasture in Shiriyazaki/Higashidorimura, Aomori Prefecture, on the eastern tip of the Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean and the Tsugaru Strait.

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