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[Fukushima] Even just one piece is hearty! When you come to Fukushima, you must try Shimiten!

There are many delicious foods you can't get unless you go to Fukushima, and one of them is "Shimiten." But just by asking your name, you don't know what it's like. I was like that too. To an acquaintance, "...

HazukiiHazukii2017.05.20

It is characterized by its elegant sweetness! What is Akita's specialty, "morokoshi"? [Akita Prefecture]

Each region has its own specialty products. Of course, Akita Prefecture also has many specialty products, and the souvenir shop is lined with colorful sweets and folk crafts. Among souvenirs, especially "kiri...

akoako2017.05.07

[Kiritanpo] Traditional gourmet food that is a must when traveling to Akita!

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice regions. According to a 2016 announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Akita Prefecture ranks third in the country in terms of rice harvest. That's why Akita Prefecture is...

akoako2017.04.17

Let's go already

Strawberry situation in Miyagi prefecture: ``Mouikko'' and ``Migaki strawberry''

Strawberries are a popular Miyagi prefecture specialty product that is often hidden. Every year, many tourists visit Watari Town and Yamamoto Town, the famous strawberry production area, which boasts the largest production volume in Tohoku. In Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.04.10

Sasa kamaboko

Let's have a drink with bamboo kamaboko! Easy recipe to enjoy Sasakama 120%!

Sendai's specialty is beef tongue, zunda, and bamboo kamaboko. A bamboo shoot named after it is shaped like a bamboo leaf. However, its history is not well known. This time, the Sendai name...

Chimon2017.04.05

Musubimaru

[Miyagi Prefecture] Recommended as Sendai souvenirs! Get to know the charm of the local mascot Musubimaru!

Musubimaru is the representative local character of Miyagi Prefecture. Musubimaru is currently the secretariat of the Sendai-Miyagi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council and the section chief for Sendai-Miyagi Tourism Promotion, but what kind of chat is...

Chimon2016.12.20

Roadside Station Murata

[Miyagi] From Sendai! A plan to enjoy Togatta Onsen to the fullest!

Togata Onsen is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring resorts. Not far from Sendai, there are many things to enjoy in the area around the hot spring town. Once you reach Sendai Station, rent a car and...

Chimon2016.11.27

Ishinomori Manga Museum

[Miyagi] Cyborg 009 as Kamen Rider! The world of manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori...

Ishinomori Manga Museum is a museum in Ishinomaki City that displays the works of Ishinomori Shotaro, a manga artist from Miyagi Prefecture. He has produced numerous masterpieces such as Kamen Rider and Cyborg 009, and has also produced "manga...

Chimon2016.11.25

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