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The expression of the southern kokeshi

Nanbu Kokeshi – A slightly unusual traditional kokeshi with a distinctive characteristic [Iwate 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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.08

Nakanosawa Kokeshi's expression

Nakanosawa Kokeshi - A story that develops after breaking from the reputation of being a "part of the Doyu"...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.29

The expression of the Doyu Kokeshi

Doyu Kokeshi – The birthplace of "Doyu Onsen", which is said to be the birthplace of the three major Kokeshi at Tohoku...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.16

[Fukushima Prefecture] Let's stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations with accommodation facilities in Fukushima Prefecture!

As of 2024, Fukushima Prefecture has 35 road stations, each with a unique personality and appealing to passengers who drive. Of these, there are accommodations similar to hotels within the facility...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.15

"Good and ginger!", which is also a hot topic in Kaldi, is a versatile seasoning that can be easily arranged! ...

Due to the recent warming boom, there are probably more people who consciously take ginger and those who feel love for the taste of ginger. A versatile seasoning that captures the hearts of ginger lovers: "Good..."

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.10.09

Naruko Kokeshi's expression

Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi developed at Naruko Onsen, the three famous hot springs in Oshu in Miyagi [...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

[Fukushima Prefecture] How about as a souvenir? Peach-flavored sweets and juices typical of Fukushima...

When you think of Fukushima's specialty, many people probably think of peaches. Fresh and fresh peaches are a unique summer taste that Fukushima has to offer. But missed the peach season...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.10.03

Furukawa's famous dad favorite

Does it have a similar name to that of the national region? "Daddy's favorite" is a delicious sweet made from Furukawa (Miyagi Prefecture)

When you think of a snack for alcohol, a snack for a child's snack, or a delicious, versatile mixed arabe, what product name comes to mind? Perhaps many people think of names like "〇 preference"...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.01

Illustration of cat inari

If you're a cat lover, why not miss out on it? The history of the region traced from "Nobuoyama Neko Inari"...

Do you all like cats? Cat-shaped goods and motifs, cat spots, including cat cafes...the world is filled with people's love for cats everywhere. ...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.09.30

Akabeko's plastic model "Bekopura"

I made Akabeko's plastic model "Bekopla", which has been a hot topic in some areas! [Fukushima Prefecture]

On a certain day in September 2024, there was a lot of talk about the release of a plastic model of Akabeko, a traditional craft from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, on news sites and social media. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media N...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.26

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