There are many traditional regional dishes, many of which reflect the local food situation. One of the must-try pickles in Akita, "Iburi-gakko," is a part of Akita's culinary history.
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Brand rice has been gaining attention in recent years. Aomori Prefecture's "Aozora no Hekireki," which debuted in 2015, has quickly risen to become a nationally beloved brand. Miyagi Prefecture, a rice-producing region,...
Chimon
At the intersection of National Route 13 and National Route 21, which connects to Yamagata Zao, stands a wonderful confectionery factory that Yamagata is proud of. It is the Sibel Factory, the place where the history of rusks in Japan began...
Chimon
When it comes to souvenirs from Iwaki, is it that sweet? Or that local sake? 7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs While the well-known "standard souvenirs" are great, if you want to break out of the rut...
Hazuki
Living in Akita Prefecture, I have many opportunities to see lacquerware. At a Japanese restaurant, I suddenly noticed that the small bowls and sake cups I saw were made of carefully layered lacquerware, giving them a glossy sheen.
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Akita Prefecture is home to a variety of pottery, including Naraoka ware, a type of pottery with a mysterious blue color. Each piece has its own unique history, and today they are loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts.
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Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture, is located close to the station. It's about a five-minute walk from the west exit of the station. Surrounded by banks and shops, it's a...
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On July 27, 2017, a press conference was held at the main auditorium of Shiogama Shrine, Ichinomiya, Mutsu Province, to announce the completion of "Date Tea." Date Tea is manufactured and sold by Yabeen Tea Co., Ltd., which has a store in Shiogama City...
Chimon
When you think of pottery, what names come to mind? When you think of representative Japanese pottery, you might think of Seto ware, Arita ware, Kutani ware, etc. Certainly, all of these are famous pottery...
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Fukushima Prefecture is known as the kingdom of fruits, and the most famous of these is undoubtedly peaches! Starting with the signature variety "Akatsuki," all of the peaches are incredibly delicious. So, here are some Fukushima peaches that you should definitely try...
Hazuki
