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...
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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...
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Kabazaiku (birch crafts) is one of Akita Prefecture's traditional crafts. Akita Prefecture, home to an abundance of wood, including Akita cedar, is also a specialist in woodworking, producing other woodworking products such as bento boxes. Akita...
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Tatsugoyama is a place located in the southeastern part of Fukushima City, in the mountains, about 20-30 minutes by car from Fukushima Station. "Tatsugoyama Frozen Tofu" has been made here for a long time. Speaking of tofu...
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Magewappa lunch boxes from Akita Prefecture were featured in a manga and became famous overnight. They are not only a beloved and famous folk craft in Akita Prefecture, but also an essential part of daily life.
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Local governments across Japan have a wide variety of folk crafts that reflect their respective history, climate, and culture. Crafts and processed goods made from locally harvested materials are now available online...
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Leaving the city of Sendai, we headed towards Sakunami on National Route 48. On the banks of the beautiful Shinkawa River, we came across a whiskey distillery. This is the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery. It's the first authentic whiskey distillery in Japan...
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