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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

Koriyama brand vegetables [Green Sweet]

What is Koriyama brand vegetables? [Green Sweet Edition] I cooked and tried it!

Have you ever seen vegetables named "Koriyama brand vegetables"? Let's create a vegetable brand unique to Koriyama. I've seen them at regular supermarkets and vegetable shops...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.09.26

Akebia fruit

More than 90% of Japan's distribution volume is from Tohoku! Akebi, one of the flavors of autumn [Yamagata, Akita]

Although it is not a very common fruit in circulation, Akebi is famous as one of the autumn flavors. It is thought to be native to mountainous areas, but it is actually grown commercially and produced domestically...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.19

Yajiro Kokeshi's expression

Yajiro Kokeshi – A tradition developed around Kamasaki Onsen, the home of the Shiraishi Katakura family...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.17

Togata Kokeshi's expression

Togata Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi developed at Togata Onsen in Miyagi Zao [Miya...

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.11

Iburigakko tartare is super competent! Introducing basic usage and recommended recipes [Autumn...

Akita's traditional pickles, Iburigakko, are pickles that have a crisp texture and unique flavor that is smoked. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media What is NEFT's traditional food, "Iburigakko"? ...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.10

Are shiso-rolled apricots only available in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Introducing how to make it and recipes

"Shiso-mapped apricot" has been on the table since I was a child. However, as soon as you leave Tohoku, you will find yourself encountering "shiso-mapped apricots" less. After researching, I found out that the apricot rolled in Aomori...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

What is Shimizumori Namba, a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City? Recipes and products recommended by locals! ...

Do you know about Shimizumori Namba, which is grown in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture? It is sold at the local vegetable section of roadside stations and supermarkets in Hirosaki City, but I'm not sure what kind of vegetables it is...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.02

[Recommended Autumn Festival: Fukushima Edition] Autumn in Fukushima is a warrior line and fight festival!

Festivals known nationwide in Fukushima Prefecture include the Fukushima Warajima Festival in Fukushima City and the Koriyama City's Uneme Festival, all of which are summer festivals held in early August. This article...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.08.30

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