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Okahijiki

"Okahijiki" is a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is a nutritious land-based hijiki!

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 is the number one consumer 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] A rare hot spring inn creates a "post-bath beer"...

Just imagining an ice-cold beer after a bath in a hot spring is fantastic, isn't it? Did you know that there is a beer in Yamagata that was made with the utmost care for that "perfect post-bath drink"?.

NakaNaka2022.04.24

Yamagata city, Yamagata prefecture: Traditional Yamagata casting is a recommended tourist spot! Find out about its charms and places to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! Yamagata casting is characterized by the coexistence of "solidity, thinness, and beauty." Because it allows for delicate processing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.14

Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naganasu Pickle"? Where to 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...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.13

Daishichi Sake Brewery Junmai Kimoto

What is Daishichi Sake Brewery? Delicious Junmai sake brewed by a long-established brewery using the kimoto method [Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture]

If you're a sake lover, you've probably thought about preparing some sake that tastes good both chilled and hot, and comparing the flavors. In this article, we'll introduce how to enjoy drinking at home...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

[Fukushima Prefecture] "Sanmankoku" - A place where you can't go wrong with sweets like Mamadoru and Ekison Pie...

Mamadoru is a famous souvenir confectionery from Fukushima Prefecture. Sanmangoku, the manufacturer, offers a wide range of delicious and recommended confectioneries, including Mamadoru. This Fukushima confectionery is sure to please.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.02

What is "Sanadura"? A delicious and healthy Japanese sweet that makes a great souvenir [Akita Prefecture]

When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman and Iburi-gakko are the standard, but many people may be wondering if there is something a little more unusual that they would be happy to receive. In this article, we will introduce...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.01

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy a day trip to Dake Onsen | Introducing recommended spots

Located in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Dake Onsen is a hot spring resort surrounded by the lush nature of Mount Adatara. Its abundant spring waters are known for their antibacterial properties and beauty benefits. Come visit on a pleasant day...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.30

What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean grown in Miyagi Prefecture? We introduce restaurants where you can try it!

What is Miyagi Shirome? It is a high-quality soybean grown exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a top-quality, large-grained domestic soybean that offers the perfect combination of taste, appearance, and flavor. It is called "Shirome" because the soybean's sprout (navel) is white...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.03.20

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  • Hideyoshi Cloud
    [Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home
  • Akebia fruit
    Over 90% of Akebia in Japan is produced in Tohoku! One of the autumn flavors, "Akebia" [Yamagata/Akita]
  • Inaniwa udon
    What is Inaniwa Udon, one of Japan's three great udon noodles and a specialty of Akita?
  • Akita specialty Babahera ice cream
    Have you heard of Babahera Ice Cream, a summer staple in Akita? A cute, retro, and handmade treat...
  • "Saimochi" is a delicious local dish from Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. What is the essential ingredient, "Junen"?
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    Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing where to buy it, the varieties, and variations [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Sendai Yukina
    What is Sendai Yukina, delicious in winter? Introducing recommended recipes! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Fresh oysters
    Oyster-based processed foods like "Oyster Miso" and "Oysters Boiled in Water" make perfect souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)
    [Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...
  • Iwate Senbero
    Introducing the cheap drinking spots in Hanamaki, Kitakami, Oshu, and Ichinoseki, all connected by the Tohoku Shinkansen!.
  • Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate
    Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]
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    Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Yatai songs performed at the large floats during the evening festival...
  • Stone monument at Sekiunji Temple
    The Moniwa family mausoleum at Sekiunji Temple, where the bloodline of Moniwa Tsunamoto, a famous general known as one of the Three Great Commanders of the Date clan, rests [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Mitsuishi Shrine
    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
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The only remaining building that still bears traces of the Boshin War: "Kyu-Takizawa Honjin" (Fukushima Prefecture)
Odate city is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish!.
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture! Japan's largest straw sandals...
Enjoy folk performing arts in Hirosaki City! 3 Izakayas where you can hear the Tsugaru Shamisen (Aomori Prefecture)
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Does Tsugaru Dialect Have a Lot of Onomatopoeia? Introducing Commonly Used Onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]
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