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Shimanuki Kokeshi Tin 00

Shimanuki's "Kokeshi Tin" is a Sendai souvenir that will tickle your collector's fancy...

When it comes to souvenirs from a trip, food is the obvious choice. In Sendai, there are many options, such as beef tongue, kamaboko (fish cake), and hagi no tsuki (Japanese cedar leaf cake). However, what is surprisingly hard to come up with is a tangible souvenir.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.28

Fukushima boasts the highest natto consumption in Japan! Introducing the locals' top picks for natto...

Natto is a staple accompaniment to rice. Because it's delicious and nutritionally balanced, many households keep it on hand, right? Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture has a high natto consumption...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.14

Kinoshita Koma

Kinoshita Koma – One of the three major horses in Japan, originating from a wooden horse shape worn on the chest of a horse presented as a tribute...

Kinoshita Koma, a local toy found in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is one of the "Three Great Horses of Japan," along with the Hachimanuma from Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, and the Miharu Koma from Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. What is Kinoshita Koma? Kinoshita Koma (Kinoshita Koma) is...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.11

Sakunami Kokeshi dolls' expressions

Sakunami Kokeshi – Developed in Sakunami Onsen in Sendai, it has a history of over 150 years...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.08

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Hachimanuma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local lucky charm toy passed down in the southern horse-breeding areas...

In the past, horses were an inseparable part of people's lives, used in farming, warfare, and transportation. The Tohoku region is home to many excellent horse breeding areas, and their legacy is naturally reflected in the traditional crafts of each region. Yawata Horse...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.03.17

Hoya Suimei Variation

Speaking of Miyagi, sea squirts are the first thing that comes to mind! 5 recommended sea squirt souvenirs you can buy at Sendai Station!

When you think of Miyagi Prefecture, you think of sea squirts! Many people probably think of sea squirts! This time, we'll introduce five sea squirt souvenirs that can be stored at room temperature and are recommended as souvenirs or snacks! What is a sea squirt?...

YokochiYokochi2025.03.05

What is Iwaki's famous confectionery "Jangara"? A Japanese confectionery with a smooth texture that will make you want to eat it again and again. [Fukuoka].

Jangara, a famous confectionery from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is characterized by its thick, rich bean paste and crispy, chewy crust. It can be purchased not only in Iwaki City but also at local product centers and supermarkets throughout Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.25

[Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture] What is the traditional craft "Ohori Soma ware"? Functional beauty and...

Have you heard of "Ohori Soma ware"? It is pottery that has been passed down through the generations in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture. It features a bluish-green base with fine cracks and a figure of a galloping horse...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.18

Chocolate-flavored sweets from Fukushima Prefecture! Limited-edition flavors of famous sweets?

It's no exaggeration to say that chocolate is a sweet tooth. It's delicious in spring and summer, but even more so in the cold season! Its rich sweetness reaches deep into your heart...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.12

Special Junmai sake "Kawaguchi Natto"

A sake with a natto label, which is forbidden by sake breweries? A special junmai sake, a collaboration between two companies from the same hometown...

Wataya is one of Miyagi Prefecture's most famous sake brands. Kanenoi Sake Brewery, the brewer of Wataya, sells a limited edition product only once a year. It's called Special Junmai Kawaguchi Natto. ...Hmm? Natto...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.30

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  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Aizu's "horse sashimi" is delicious! Introducing restaurants that serve horse meat dishes
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    Nostalgic yet new! What kind of bread is Taiyo Pan's "Beta Choco"?.
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    Is British toast a local food? Discover the charm of local bread! [Aomori Prefecture]
  • A rice accompaniment made by a long-established pickle shop! A taste review of Odawaraya's "Taberu" series...
  • Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants
  • What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]
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    What is Hechoko Dango? A detailed explanation from the meaning of the name to how to make it [Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture]
  • Super interesting! Tare de Matsumoto, a premium yakiniku sauce, taste review [Fukushima Prefecture]...
  • The history of Oishida Town, which flourished during the Edo period thanks to boat traffic on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
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    The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? What is the "Warabito" wielded by the Emishi? [Part 2]
  • 4 Recommended Delicious Home-Roasted Coffee Shops in Morioka! [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Ogatsu Hoin Kagura (Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) - Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025
    Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore | Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025 Photo Report (October 25, 2025)...
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    Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: A Nighttime Temple Visit in Autumn - A Local Report! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • A stone slab engraved with the three goddesses at Kamitsari Shrine
    The legend of the goddesses of the three mountains of Tono and the "Kamitsaya Shrine" where the three goddesses are said to have separated [Iwate Prefecture]...
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    Is Hachimantai the table mountain of Tohoku? A highland paradise made up of volcanoes and marshes...
  • [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the most powerful power spot in Aomori? Check it out for yourself!.
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    [Yamagata Prefecture] 7 Winery Tours, Experiences, and Tastings in Yamagata, the Wine Kingdom of Tohoku!
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    Konpira Barrel Floating Ceremony | A traditional folk event in Yamagata Prefecture to pray for protection against water-related disasters on the Mogami River
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
Enjoy folk performing arts in Hirosaki City! 3 Izakayas where you can hear the Tsugaru Shamisen (Aomori Prefecture)
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Learn about the meaning and painting of the Aizu local toy "Akabeko" as a lucky charm [Fukushima Prefecture]
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Tsugaru Kokeshi dolls at Shin-Aomori Station
[JR East Pass Trip: Day 3] Recharge at home and take a day trip to Aomori...
Vajrayana Vairocana Buddha of Dainichi Hall Bugaku
Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku, a dance with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Autumn...
Shiratori Iwaki Monument
Kattamine Shrine in Zao Town, the center of "swan worship" in the southern part of the prefecture...
Ogata Village | Hachirogata Reservoir
Hachirogata Lake (Akita Prefecture), once the second largest lake in Japan
[Akita Prefecture] What is Hirafuku Hyakuho? A detailed introduction to his works and where you can see them
The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
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Does Tsugaru Dialect Have a Lot of Onomatopoeia? Introducing Commonly Used Onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]
The World of Itako, Female Shamans of Tohoku (Part 3)
[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Curse of the Itako...
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[Part 2] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Over 300 varieties!
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[Part 1] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! Japan's first privately cultivated apple, "Scarlet Apples"...
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