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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

Usokae Festival Wooden Carved Uso Bird

Do you turn the various disasters of the year into lies? Takahata Tenmangu Shrine's Liar Festival Visit Report [Fuku...

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine is located in Iizakacho, Fukushima City. The "Listen Festival" held twice a year in January and April at this shrine is given a lucky charm that has a super powerful benefit, replacing various disasters of the year with "Listens"...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.15

Locals have a look at the charm and recipes of Aomori's all-purpose seasoning "Stamina Gentare" and a variety of recipes...

When you hear the word Aomori, what do you think of? apple? Nebuta Festival? Or a snowy view? However, as a local who knows Aomori and knows everything, I want to say loudly, "This is the only thing I can't miss!"

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.14

[Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with “mustard miso” is the Fukushima style! As an accompaniment to rice...

When you think of horse sashimi, many people probably imagine it as a Kyushu specialty. However, even in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, horse sashimi is a specialty. And Fukushima prefecture's horse sashimi is made with mustard miso...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.01.10

Kijiyama Kokeshi's expression

Kijiyama Kokeshi – Akita's traditional kokeshi is characterized by its unique expression that gives off a sense of sadness...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.07

Tsugaru Kokeshi's expression

Tsugaru Kokeshi – The youngest of the 12 species, the traditional kokeshi originating from the Taisho period [Aomori Prefecture]

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.25

The expression on the elbow robbing

Hibiori Kokeshi – Following the Naruko style and Togata style, it developed at "Hibiori Onsen"...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.12

Miharukoma

Miharukoma - A local toy with the legendary legend of Sakanoue Tamuramaro [Fuku...

Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. During the feudal era, there was a village called Takashiba Village in the Miharu Domain, and there is a local toy called "Miharukoma", which is one of Japan's three major pieces. Miharukoma...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.02

The simplicity is irresistible! Getting to the appeal of "Tsugaru Kanayamayaki" [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the pottery called "Tsugaru Kanayamayaki" made in the Goshogawara field of Tsugaru? It is highly regarded within Japan, and in recent years its appeal has been spreading overseas as well. In this article, we will introduce Tsugaru Kanayama...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.27

Zao Takayu Kokeshi's expression

Zao Takayu Kokeshi – It developed in Zao Onsen, following the trends of Doyu and Togarida...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.26

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