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Wine and snack set

[Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture] Tour the brewery and sample wine at Akiu Winery!

Akiu is one of Sendai's leading hot spring resorts. Sendai's first winery has opened in Akiu! Sendai is the center of Miyagi Prefecture, the kingdom of ingredients. Akiu's climate is ideal for grape production, so until now, wineries have been...

Chimon2018.09.21

Harakata Sashiko

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Harakata Sashiko is a symbol of Yonezawa's tradition and culture!

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.

Chimon2018.09.10

Station Cafe

Filled with retro charm! We visited Nanokamachi Street, a little-known tourist spot in Aizu!

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...

Chimon2018.04.10

Lunch bag

[Fukushima] Extremely popular with women! Momorin merchandise with many hidden male fans...

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...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.03.29

Find these souvenirs in Kakunodate that are sure to please!

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...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.25

Inaniwa udon

What is Inaniwa Udon, one of Japan's three great udon noodles and a specialty of Akita?

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.

akoako2018.03.23

Grilled Kawamata Shamo skewers

We tried out the delicious local chicken and the popular Kawamata Shamo chicken!

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.

HazukiHazuki2018.03.14

Freshly cooked rice

Chewy rice brand "Date Masayume" debuts! [Miyagi Prefecture]

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,...

Chimon2018.01.07

Date tea

Shiogama's new symbol, "Date Tea," unveiled at the press conference [Miyagi Prefecture]

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...

Chimon2017.07.28

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

[Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy free tastings at the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery...

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...

Chimon2017.06.28

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