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Enjoy cherry! Introducing the differences in varieties, products, and recipes for consumption [Yamagata Prefecture]

When you think of cherry, many people think of Yamagata Prefecture. Cherries are a major agricultural product in Yamagata Prefecture, and a wide variety of varieties are cultivated within the prefecture. This article is...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.12

What is good morning natto? Delicious food born from the beautiful water of Misato Town and original natto bacteria...

According to the results of an online survey conducted by the National Natto Cooperative Association's Natto PR Center in June 2021 on 2,000 men and women over 20, people living in the Tohoku region made natto every day...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.09

Shiroishi warm noodles (from above)

[Shiraishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Do you know the local gourmet "Shiraishi Onmen"? Recommended Allen...

Have you heard of Shiroishi Umen, a local gourmet dish from Miyagi Prefecture? It is a major food within the prefecture, but it is a food that is not familiar to people outside the prefecture. So this time we'll be talking about Shiraishi warm noodles...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.08

What is "Kawaren Lacquerware"? Japanese traditional crafts are widely popular for their ease of use...

When it comes to traditional Akita prefecture crafts, Kawauchi lacquerware is lined with birch crafts, Odate bent-gewappa, and Akita cedar barrels, but I'm sure many people don't know their characteristics or advantages. This note...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.07

[Aomori] What is rice wine? An episode that will make drinking the highest quality sake even more fun...

When you think of tasting sake, you tend to imagine it as the finest sake made in Aomori, so many people probably think it's a bit of a hindrance. In this article, what are the best foods?

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.06

Red beko illustration

Why was the traditional craft "Akabeko" born? Explore the origin and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a cute traditional craft with its neck swaying. Many people may know this because of its distinctive appearance and name. However, "Why do you call me red beacon?" and "Akabekohana..."

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.05

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Prefecture’s cultural asset “Fukushima Civic House Garden” that should be preserved for future generations

Fukushima Civic Garden (Fukushima Shiminkaen) is a collection of important ethnic heritage that will be passed down to the future, including old, thatched roof wooden structures and theater huts that were destined to disappear.

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.05.04

[Yamagata Prefecture] Representative summer pickles from the Okitama region. What is the popular round eggplant?

In the Okitama region, located southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, eating young, round eggplants using a unique pickled method has become a summer staple. Recently, the method of pickling has been developed and it has become easier to do...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

platinum pig

I want to enjoy the "sweet fat" brand pork "Shirakane Pork"! 【rock...

Do you know about "Hakkinton"? Shirokane pig is a brand pig raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The sweet fat, fine meat quality, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.04.30

Okahijiki

Okahijiki, a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, is a nutritious land hijiki! [Yamagata Prefecture]

A hijiki? Hijiki? It's hard to believe that seaweed is oka. In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the hijiki "oka hijiki" made in the fields will add a touch of color to your dining table. I see it a lot outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

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