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Inaniwa udon

What is "Inaniwa Udon," one of Japan's three major udon noodles and is a specialty of Akita?

There are certainly not many people in Japan who have heard of the name of the famous dish "Inaniwa Udon." This is because Inaniwa Udon is one of the "three major udon in Japan" and is known as Akita...

akoako2018.03.23

Kawamata gamecock skewers

I tried out the delicious local chicken and Kawamata gamecock, which is popular in the local area!

Local chickens are now available all over the country, and among them, Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima, is attracting attention from many chefs because of its good taste. This time we will look at the charm of Kawamata Shamo, a certified Fukushima brand product...

HazukiiHazukii2018.03.14

Yonezawa Tsumugi

The fabric created by the charm of nature! Let's try wearing Yonezawa Tsumugi! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Do you know about the woven fabric called "Yonezawa Tsumugi"? Yonezawa Tsumugi is a tsumugi weave that is popular among men and women of all ages, also known as "safflower tsumugi" and "Okitama Tsumugi". It uses only natural dyes such as safflower, making it vibrant...

Chimon2018.03.09

Iburigakko

What is the traditional food "Iburigakko"? Great for snacks and dinner! [Akita Prefecture]

There are many local traditional dishes, but many of them reflect the local food situation. The pickle called "Iburigakko" that you can eat in Akita is also a food history in Akita Prefecture...

akoako2018.01.11

freshly cooked rice

Date Masamune's brand rice has debuted with its chewy texture! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Branded rice has become a hot topic in recent years. Aomori Prefecture's "Aoten no Michi," which debuted in 2015, quickly rose to become a brand loved nationwide. Miyagi is a rice-based destination...

Chimon2018.01.07

Cybele Factory Park

Let's see how rusks are made at Cybele Factory Park!

At the intersection of National Route 13 and National Route 21, which connects Yamagata Zao, there is a wonderful sweets factory that Yamagata is proud of. That's the Sever Factory. The place where the history of rusks in Japan began...

Chimon2017.11.01

7 delicious souvenirs from Iwaki that you should look for and buy and go home [Fukushima Prefecture]

When you think of Iwaki's souvenirs, is that sweet after all? Or that local sake? 7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs The most well-known "famous souvenirs" are great, but "I want to break the rut" and "...

HazukiiHazukii2017.10.21

[Akita] Sturdy, beautiful, and OK for everyday use! A traditional craft with three features: Kawatsura lacquerware

When you live in Akita Prefecture, you often see lacquerware. At a moment, I realized that small bowls and sake cups from Japanese restaurants that caught my eye were carefully painted and glossy lacquerware...

akoako2017.10.18

[Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture] If you want to enjoy Hachinohe seafood, go to Hasshoku Center! See it, touch it, feel it...

Hachishoku Center is the most popular spot in Hachinohe. It is known as a suburban food market. Approximately 60 stores line up in the market, which is 170 meters long. House...

sugarsugar2017.10.04

[Akita] Pottery created by a famous scholar? 《Ani ware》

There are various types of ceramics in Akita Prefecture, including Naraoka Yaki, a pottery with a mysterious blue color. All pottery has a unique history, and is now loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts...

akoako2017.08.05

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