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The expression of the samun kokeshi

Sakunami Kokeshi - developed in Sakunami Onsen in Sendai and has a history of over 150 years...

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.08

Hachimanma IC

Hachiman Horse - A lucky toy that is one of Japan's three major pieces and is a lucky toy that is passed down in the southern horse production area...

In the past, horses were inseparable from people's lives, such as farming, war, and transportation. There are many excellent horse production areas in the Tohoku region, and their appearance is naturally reflected in traditional crafts from various regions. Hachiman horse...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.03.17

Variations of Hoyasuime

Speaking of Miyagi, you think of you! 5 recommended squirt souvenirs that you can buy at Sendai Station!

When you think of Miyagi Prefecture, you think of squirts! I'm sure there are many people who say that. This time, we will introduce 5 recommended squirt souvenirs that can be carried at room temperature and are recommended as souvenirs and snacks! What is squirt? ...

YokochiYokochi2025.03.05

What is the famous Iwaki sweet "Jangara"? A Japanese sweet that will addictive touch to your mellow mouth melting [Fuku...

"Jangara" from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is characterized by its heavy, heavy bean paste and crisp, chewy skin, and can be obtained not only in Iwaki City, but also at product halls and supermarkets in Fukushima Prefecture...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.02.25

[Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture] What is the traditional craft "Ohori Soma Yaki"? Functional beauty that keeps people fascinating...

Do you know "Ohori Soma ware"? This is a ceramic that has been handed down in Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture. A bluish green ground color with fine cracks, and a dashing horse is seen running through...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.02.18

Fukushima Prefecture's chocolate flavored sweets! Also a limited edition flavor of that famous sweet?

It is no exaggeration to say that chocolate is captivating sweet tooth. Chocolate is delicious whether you eat in the spring or in the summer, but it's even tastier in the cold season! The rich sweetness goes all the way to the heart...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.02.12

Special Junmai Sake "Kawaguchi Natto"

Is it a natto label sake that should be forbidden to sake breweries? Special pure rice sake collaboration product from a local company...

Wataya is one of Miyagi Prefecture's leading sake brands. There is a limited edition product that Kinnoi Sake Brewery, which makes such a cotton shop, sells only once a year. Its name is Kawaguchi Natto, a special junmai dish. …yeah? Delivery...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.30

Yamagata Kokeshi's expression

Yamagata Kokeshi - Created by Kobayashi Kuraji, who trained in Sakunami Onsen in the Sendai Domain...

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.24

Entrance to Hikoji folk art

Takashiba Deko Mansion is a local toy village that remains in the territory of the former Miharu Domain [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Did you know that there is a craftsman village called "Takashiba Deko Mansion" near the prefectural border with Miharu Town, about 25 minutes by car from Koriyama Station? Season 9/9 of the popular TV drama "Gourmet of the Solitary"...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.22

Taroan's famous sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama" has a soft busse and cheese cream has become a habit...

Do you know about the sweet "Tenjinsama of Aizu"? This is a long-selling product that has been sold by the sweets storehouse "Taroan" since 1979. The fluffy busse has a firm texture...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.01.20

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