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Who are the Four Heavenly Kings of Yokote Yakisoba? I ate the Yokote yakisoba from the four restaurants that made it to the final of the Four Heavenly Kings...

Yokote Yakisoba, a B-grade gourmet dish from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, which gained attention after winning the B1 Grand Prix, was created as a new dish to replace Okonomiyaki, which helped alleviate the post-war food shortage. In Yokote, "...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.09.11

A treat made with carefully selected soybeans! Discover authentic tofu at "Fuusetsu Hana" [Iwate Prefecture, Hachioji...].

The tofu from "Fuusetsu Hana," established in Hachimantai City in 1999, is made using various heirloom varieties of domestically produced soybeans, changing them seasonally. These include yellow soybeans, green soybeans, black soybeans, and brown soybeans...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.03.31

Aomori Hiba, which not only has a pleasant fragrance but is also water-resistant, has its place at hot springs [Aomori Prefecture]

The scent of Aomori Hiba contains a special ingredient not found in Japanese cypress: hinokitiol. Hinokitiol is a natural extract with strong antibacterial and antiseptic properties.

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The cute and delicious "Tanuki-san" from "Shitaameya" with Italian food, local sake, and rock...

Have you heard of the once-popular "Tanuki Cake"? During the Showa era, when fresh cream was expensive, a "Tanuki" cake was made using sponge cake and cheap buttercream to create the body of a tanuki, topped with chocolate...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.03.02

The core of the theory that Aomori Hiba is the strongest is the "hinokichio" which is only found in Aomori Hiba in Japan.

Aomori cypress is used in many buildings, including the Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple in Hiraizumi (Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture), which has remained unreconstructed for over 900 years, Hirosaki Castle, which was built in the early Edo period, and I...

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"Shayokan." Dazai Osamu's birthplace. Nationally designated important cultural property. ©Aomori Prefecture

Chusonji Temple's Golden Hall, Hirosaki Castle, and Shayokan Hall - Historical Buildings Made from Aomori Hiba (Claude Tree) [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori Hiba (Thujopsis dolabrata) is a tree endemic to Japan, and its Japanese scientific name is Hinoki Asunaro. It grows north from the Noto Peninsula and Nikko region of Tochigi Prefecture, and up to the Oshima Peninsula in Hokkaido...

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Spreading the appeal of fruit! Fukushima Ouse Winery, working hand in hand with local farmers...

Aiming to promote agriculture in the region, they are constantly challenging themselves to achieve this. Fukushima Ouse Winery in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has as its mission to promote agriculture in Fukushima Prefecture, and is working to develop new and delicious wines...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.02.09

Amazake from Horai-ya Honten

Delicious and nutritious amazake for the cold season! Introducing Houraiya's flavored amazake [Fukushima Prefecture]...

Cold weather can make you feel a bit down... So why not recharge your body with some delicious amazake? This time, we'll introduce a unique amazake made by Horai-ya Honten in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.12.31

Did you know? Fukushima is constantly creating new local specialties! 3 recommendations [Fukushima Prefecture]

Tohoku is full of delicious foods! Fukushima Prefecture also has many delicious foods, such as peaches and sake, that can be proudly presented both nationally and internationally. While these classic specialties are wonderful, there are also many unique foods...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.19

A taste review of "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," a delicious snack to enjoy with local sake...

When it comes to snacks that go perfectly with local sake, it's best to find them locally! Fukushima Prefecture is home to many highly acclaimed sakes. We'll introduce you to some of the region's finest snacks to pair with these delicious drinks...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.13

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