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[Aomori Prefecture] Not just food! Shining techniques from Tohoku! 5 selections of craft souvenirs

Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost part of the Tohoku region. Many people travel because they are attracted to the beautiful nature, Sannai Maruyama Ruins, the Nebuta Festival, and the rich food culture. In the midst of a harsh winter, there are many different kinds of things in Aomori...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.22

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From standard items to rare items! 7 recommended souvenirs to buy in Akita

When you think of Akita Prefecture, what do you think of? Namahaga? Is it a bitter? Akita dog? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region where many unique things are found in Akita. It is a unique presence in the Tohoku region...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.18

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 delicious Miyagi souvenirs taught by locals

Miyagi Prefecture has popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture has many delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda! This time, we'll be introducing a gift that only locals know about...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.15

What is the appeal of Watari Town's local dish, "Harako Meal"? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Among the year, autumn from September to November is the time when salmon travels upstream to spawn eggs, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve many local dishes called "Harakomeshi." Also,...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.09.01

Sasakama

[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] "Kamaboko no Kuni Sasakamakan" offers factory tours and hands-on experience...

When it comes to Sendai's specialty gourmet foods, there are a variety of things, such as beef tongue, Sendai beef, and zunda. Among Sendai's gourmet foods with many fans across the country, Sasakama is the most common and popular among many people...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2019.01.04

[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] We recommend famous sweets loved by locals as souvenirs from Aizu!

A souvenir is a problem when you travel to Fukushima Prefecture. This is because the appearance of Fukushima changes completely in three regions: Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu, so souvenirs as Fukushima Prefecture...

Chimon2018.12.10

[Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture] Introducing 3 traditional sweets that are perfect as souvenirs! Pick up some famous historical stores...

In Yamagata, there are many traditional sweets such as kitsune han, sake bean paste, and kiri sansho pepper. This time, we've picked out three most popular sweets and perfect souvenirs...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.11.30

The Wooden Toys Museum is making use of the entire abandoned school! Access by toy train...

In July 2018, the "Chokai Mountain Wooden Toy Museum" was opened in Yurihonjo City. This is a completely renovated wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which has been a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Beautiful...

editorial staffeditorial staff2018.11.28

southern ironware

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Iwachu Ironware Museum” is a place where Nanbu ironware gathers! The world's largest iron kettle...

Nanbu ironware is famous as a traditional craft of Iwate Prefecture. It is highly regarded not only domestically but also worldwide. There are many fans, especially in advanced fashion and art cities such as Paris and Milan...

sugarsugar2018.10.04

winery vineyard

[Nishimurayama, Yamagata Prefecture] “Asahi Town Wine Castle” is like a French winery! free...

Asahi Town Wine Castle is a winery with a Western-style landscape. A castle stands in front of a vineyard grown in hedges, which is rare in Japan. You can feel like you've come to a foreign country. This post...

sugarsugar2018.10.04

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