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What is the famous Akita sake "Shirakami-Sanchi no Shiki"? Born in Daisen City, it is not well known even among the prefecture's residents...

When drinking sake from Akita, a region famous for its sake, many people probably want to try rare sake that not many people know about, rather than sake from famous breweries. In this article, we will introduce such...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.30

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!

Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

Street vendors still selling these at train stations today | What is Yonezawa City's hidden specialty, "Toge no Chikara Mochi"? [Yama...

Have you heard of train station stand sales? As the name suggests, stand sales are a style of sales where vendors with pouches hanging from their necks sell bento boxes and other items on train platforms. You've probably seen them in old movies...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.15

Homare Sake Brewery Tour | Enjoy a relaxing time with a Japanese garden and sake [Fukushima Prefecture]

Homare Sake Brewery is located in Kitakata City, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata City is famous for Kitakata Ramen, but it is also known for its many sake breweries that produce delicious sake.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.14

Iizaka Town's "Uso Kae Festival" - A festival to turn misfortune into lies [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in northern Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Usokae Festival" twice a year. It is held with the hope that all misfortunes will be turned into lies and turned into good things. Only at the Usokae Festival can you get...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.11

What is Junsai? From delicious ways to eat it to events...

When traveling, do you look forward to buying precious vegetables that can only be grown in that area as souvenirs? In this article, we will introduce the famous vegetables from Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, that are perfect for such people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]

It's nice to get delicious souvenirs from your trip, but are you worried about the high calorie content? This article introduces some recommendations for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is Aramasa No. 6? A detailed introduction to the secrets of No. 6 yeast and recommended snacks [Akita Prefecture]

Shinsei No. 6 has a reputation for being a very delicious sake, but many people may not be able to imagine what kind of sake it is. In this article, we will introduce Shinsei...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home

The photo shows "Hideyoshi Cloud," a fall-only sake from Suzuki Sake Brewery in Daisen City (formerly Nakasen Town), Akita Prefecture. It's a relatively new brand, with a sister product, a summer-only ginjo version with a blue label...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.08

Akabeko

Learn about the meaning and painting of the Aizu local toy "Akabeko" as a lucky charm [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous local toys. It has long been loved as a traditional lucky charm and as a character representing Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, Akabeko has...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.06

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