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...
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...
One of Fukushima Prefecture's specialties is the dried persimmon, or anpo-gaki. When the north winds become cold and harsh, the season for dried persimmons arrives. The vibrant orange persimmons line the shelves of stores across the prefecture, a symbol of winter...
Rakuoh milk is widely loved by the people of Fukushima Prefecture. One of Rakuoh Kyodo Dairy's long-selling products is cafe au lait. It is sold in many supermarkets throughout the prefecture, making it a familiar drink in Fukushima...
Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous confections. The thin skin, which encases a generous amount of refreshingly sweet bean paste, is the result of the same passion and refined techniques that have been used since the company's founding...
Aomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region. Many people travel to the prefecture because of its beautiful nature, the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, the Nebuta Festival, and its rich food culture. Despite the harsh winter, Aomori offers a variety of...
What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...
Miyagi Prefecture is home to popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture also boasts a wide variety of delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda. This time, we'll introduce some gift ideas that only locals know about.
Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...
