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Why was the traditional craft "Akabeko" born? Explore the origin and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a cute traditional craft with its neck swaying. Many people may know this because of its distinctive appearance and name. However, "Why do you call me red beacon?" and "Akabekohana..."

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.05

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I want to enjoy the "sweet fat" brand pork "Shirakane Pork"! 【rock...

Do you know about "Hakkinton"? Shirokane pig is a brand pig raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. The sweet fat, fine meat quality, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.04.30

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

It's definitely available in tourist spots in Yamagata Prefecture! That's right, there are konjac balls stuck into skewers on sale. Most of the time, each skewer has three or four konjac sticks. 100 skewers...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the ``beer exclusively for after bathing'' created by a hot spring inn that is rare in the world...

Just imagined is the cool, cold beer you drink after a hot spring bath. Do you know that Yamagata has a beer that was seriously made for the "best drink of hot water"...

nakanaka2022.04.24

Daisai Sake Brewery Junmai Shoku

What is Daisai Sake Brewery? Delicious pure rice sake brewed by a long-established brewery, made with fresh tuna (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)

If you like sake, you're probably thinking of preparing alcohol that can be deliciously enjoyed, whether cold or hot, and comparing the taste. In this article, we will introduce how to drink at home so easily...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

[Fukushima Prefecture] ``Sanmangoku'' is a sure-fire sweets shop |Mamadoru, Exon pie, etc...

Mamadooru is a famous souvenir sweet from Fukushima Prefecture. At Sanmankoku, which we manufacture, there are many delicious and recommended sweets, including Mamodoru. Fukushima soil with no misalignment...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.04.02

What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean from Miyagi Prefecture? We also introduce restaurants where you can enjoy!

What is Miyagi Shirome? This high-quality soybean is grown only in Miyagi Prefecture, and is a top-class domestic large-grain soybean, with all the three characteristics of taste, appearance and flavor. The soybean buds are white, so it's a "shirome"...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.03.20

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Recommended as a souvenir! Introducing delicious sweets from Mukaiyama Seisakusho [Fukushima Prefecture]

We would like to introduce some delicious sweets from Mukaiyama Seisakusho, Inc., in Otama Village, Adachi District, Fukushima Prefecture. Mukaiyama Seisakusho was popular for its raw caramel, but in fact it is not a company that actually makes sweets stores...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.15

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[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's local dish "Herring Pickled in Sansho"? Delicious local sake...

The Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture is a famous rice and sake production area. Combined with this, there are a wide variety of local dishes that can be enjoyed as a companion for rice or alcohol. This time we will be introducing a dish of "Nishin" made in the Aizu region, a fragrant adult flavor...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.04

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy the Charm of Nanbu Ironware and Gourmet Food Made with Nanbu Ironware!

Nanbu ironware has been made since ancient times in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The tasteful surface pattern and high functionality make it attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.03.03

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