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"Shayokan." Dazai Osamu's birthplace. Nationally designated important cultural property. ©Aomori Prefecture

Chusonji Temple's Golden Hall, Hirosaki Castle, and Shayokan Hall - Historical Buildings Made from Aomori Hiba (Claude Tree) [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) is a tree endemic to Japan, and its Japanese scientific name is Hinoki Asunaro. It grows north from the Noto Peninsula and Nikko region of Tochigi Prefecture, and up to the Oshima Peninsula in Hokkaido...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.02.25

We asked the staff at Morioka's soul food shop, Fukuda Pan, about their top 3 most popular breads!.

Fukuda Pan, known nationwide as Morioka's soul food, offers approximately 50 different fillings, both sweet and savory. Ask the staff at the four directly managed Fukuda Pan stores...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.02.24

strawberry

Happiness spreads throughout your mouth! Strawberry Sweets are a great gift or souvenir...

For many people, seeing the word "strawberry" brings back happy childhood memories. That sweet and sour taste and the cute pink image...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.10

Spreading the appeal of fruit! Fukushima Ouse Winery, working hand in hand with local farmers...

Aiming to promote agriculture in the region, they are constantly challenging themselves to achieve this. Fukushima Ouse Winery in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has as its mission to promote agriculture in Fukushima Prefecture, and is working to develop new and delicious wines...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.09

A rice accompaniment made by a long-established pickle shop! A taste review of Odawaraya's "Taberu" series...

"Edible chili oil" has become a huge hit as a side dish to go with rice. Odawaraya, a long-established pickle shop based in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, offers not only "Edible Chili Oil" but also the spin-off "Edible" series...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.03

What are Fukaura Snow Carrots? Learn about the differences between them and regular carrots, the secret to their sweetness, and how to get them.

Have you ever heard of "Fukaura Snow Carrots"? They're grown in Fukaura, Aomori Prefecture, and are said to be so sweet and flavorful that even those who don't like carrots will be captivated.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2026.01.28

How about trying Bandai Mame for Setsubun? Introducing the nostalgic bean snack that can be enjoyed by both children and adults...

Setsubun is a festival held in the bitterly cold month of February. Many people probably have childhood memories of throwing beans energetically, chanting "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" ("Demons out, good fortune in"). After throwing the beans with all their might...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.01.22

Amazake from Horai-ya Honten

Delicious and nutritious amazake for the cold season! Introducing Houraiya's flavored amazake [Fukushima Prefecture]...

Cold weather can make you feel a bit down... So why not recharge your body with some delicious amazake? This time, we'll introduce a unique amazake made by Horai-ya Honten in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.12.31

[Part 2] Locals teach you how to identify delicious apples so you won't regret buying them! 

Have you ever bought apples at the supermarket, only to find that they were softer than you expected or had a bland flavor when you tried them at home? Even if they look the same, the texture and sweetness may differ...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.18

[Part 1] About 50 varieties of apples!? Local Aomori residents carefully select the best apples based on texture...

Aomori is the number one apple producer in Japan, and it goes without saying that it is the apple kingdom. Although Aomori residents eat apples on a regular basis, when choosing apples, they do not only consider "sweetness" and "aroma"...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.16

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  • What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Restaurants and recipes [Aomori Prefecture]
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    Nostalgic yet new! What kind of bread is Taiyo Pan's "Beta Choco"?.
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    [Series 1: The Zenkunen War and the Gosannen War] Why did the Oshu Wars occur at the end of the Heian period?.
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    Akita dogs are a Japanese treasure! The Akita Dog Preservation Society in Odate City strictly manages their bloodlines [Akita Prefecture]
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    What is the "Yamabushi Stone" folktale from Hiraizumi? A detailed introduction to the setting of the story [Iwate Prefecture]
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    Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: A Nighttime Temple Visit in Autumn - A Local Report! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    [JR East Japan Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 2] First day's accommodation: A stroll around Akita City and some delicious local sake...
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The Mogami family crest at the entrance to Kozenji Temple
Kozen, the family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu, who established the largest territory of the Mogami clan with 570,000 koku of land in Dewa, is located here.
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[Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Special martial arts still passed down to this day...
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Experience the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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