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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 in the southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, pickling young round eggplants in a unique way has become a summer staple. Recently, the pickling method has been improved and made easier...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

platinum pig

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

Have you heard of Hakkinton? Hakkinton is a brand of pork raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Its sweet fat, fine texture, 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]

Okahijiki? Hijiki? You may be wondering what it means to call seaweed "oka." In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, field-grown hijiki, "okahijiki," adds color to the dining table. It's not often seen outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the ``beer exclusively for after bathing'' created by a hot spring inn that is rare in the world...

Just imagined is the cool, cold beer you drink after a hot spring bath. Do you know that Yamagata has a beer that was seriously made for the "best drink of hot water"...

nakanaka2022.04.24

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Traditional Yamagata castings are also recommended for sightseeing! Attractions and sights to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! The characteristic of Yamagata castings is that they coexist with "substantiality, thinness, and beauty." Delicate processing is possible...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.14

Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naga Egg Pickled Egg Pickled"? We also introduce places where you can buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]

When people think of Miyagi Prefecture's specialties, many will think of sasa-kamaboko (fish cake) and beef tongue, but in fact, "Sendai Naganasu-zuke" (pickled eggplant) is also a local specialty that has been loved in the prefecture for a long time. This time, we will introduce a souvenir that makes a great souvenir from your trip...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.13

Daisai Sake Brewery Junmai Shoku

What is Daisai Sake Brewery? Delicious pure rice sake brewed by a long-established brewery, made with fresh tuna (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)

If you like sake, you're probably thinking of preparing alcohol that can be deliciously enjoyed, whether cold or hot, and comparing the taste. In this article, we will introduce how to drink at home so easily...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

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