Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture is a home of handicrafts. A variety of traditional crafts, including safflower dyeing and woodworking, have been produced here for a long time. Yonezawa Tsumugi, which we previously introduced on NEFT, is one such example.
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When people visit Aizu, they tend to focus on Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but we mustn't forget Nanokamachi Street, located just outside the city center. Here, you'll find traditional Aizu shops...
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Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...
Kakunodate, a tourist spot in Akita, is a lovely town lined with samurai residences and exuding a historical atmosphere. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Kakunodate is also home to Akita's specialties and traditional crafts...
There must be many people in Japan who have heard of the famous dish "Inaniwa udon." This is because Inaniwa udon is one of the "Three Great Udon Noodles of Japan," and is a dish that originates in Akita.
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While local chickens are now found all over Japan, one that has caught the attention of many chefs for its delicious flavor is Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima. This time, we'll be looking at the appeal of Kawamata Shamo, a product certified by Fukushima Prefecture.
Hazuki
Brand rice has been gaining attention in recent years. Aomori Prefecture's "Aozora no Hekireki," which debuted in 2015, has quickly risen to become a nationally beloved brand. Miyagi Prefecture, a rice-producing region,...
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On July 27, 2017, a press conference was held at the main auditorium of Shiogama Shrine, Ichinomiya, Mutsu Province, to announce the completion of "Date Tea." Date Tea is manufactured and sold by Yabeen Tea Co., Ltd., which has a store in Shiogama City...
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Leaving the city of Sendai, we headed towards Sakunami on National Route 48. On the banks of the beautiful Shinkawa River, we came across a whiskey distillery. This is the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery. It's the first authentic whiskey distillery in Japan...
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A new, limited-time beer has been released that pairs perfectly with sweets. The much talked about dark beer "COFFEE STOUT" is, as its name suggests, brewed using coffee beans, creating a new sensation.
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