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Zunda mochi keeps well at room temperature

"Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...

When it comes to souvenirs from Sendai, there are many things like "Beef Tongue," "Hagino Tsuki," and "Sasakamaboko," but "Zunda Mochi" is also one of them, isn't it? However, authentic Zunda Mochi basically needs to be frozen...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.06.23

[Fukushima Prefecture] Don't miss out on souvenir shopping! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a real connoisseur!

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.05.01

The crisp texture of "Nebuta Pickles" is a must-have for rice and sake! [Aomori Prefecture]

The rice-producing Tohoku region is home to many excellent rice accompaniments. One such accompaniment is "Nebutazuke," sold by Yamamoto Foods in Aomori Prefecture. Nebutazuke is a pickle that is typical of Aomori, a region with abundant fishing grounds...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.22

Not just Akita dogs! Odate City's natural monument, the "Akita Three Chickens" [Akita Prefecture]

Odate City is known for its Akita dogs, but it is also home to the Akita Three Chickens - the Hinai Chicken, the Koeyoshi Chicken, and the Kinpachi Chicken - which are designated as national and prefectural natural monuments.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.05

Corner bar

Morioka's 3 Popular Corner Bars! | Heiko Shoten, Hosoju ​​Sake Shop, and Kagiya Sake Shop [Iwate Prefecture]

With a clean river running through the city and good spring water, Morioka has long been a thriving sake brewing center, and in the past it was home to four sake breweries: Asa-Kai, Kiku-no-Tsukasa, Sakura-gao, and Iwate-gawa. As a result, Morioka City...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.12.13

The only one in Japan! Marushichi's miso, soy sauce, and seasonings made with hot spring heat are so delicious! [...

Do you know the miso and soy sauce that have been loved by the people of Tsugaru for many years? The miso and soy sauce sold by Marushichi Tsugaru Miso and Soy Sauce Co., Ltd. are known by everyone in Owani and are a staple of their cuisine...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2023.12.12

red wine

[Yamagata Prefecture] 7 Winery Tours, Experiences, and Tastings in Yamagata, the Wine Kingdom of Tohoku!

Yamagata Prefecture, the leading "wine kingdom" in the Tohoku region, is home to a variety of wineries throughout the prefecture. This time, we'll be sharing trivia about Yamagata's wines, as well as offering tours of breweries, winemaking experiences, and tastings...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.10.11

Delicious sauce

The all-purpose seasoning "Umai-tare" is the unsung hero of local cuisine! [Yamagata Prefecture]

There is a soy sauce that has been loved for generations in Yonezawa City, in southern Yamagata Prefecture. It's called "Umai-tare." Every Yonezawa resident knows it, and I've heard that every household keeps a bottle of it on hand.

ikokeikoke2023.09.15

Experience dairy farming at Zao Heartland Farm [Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture]

Zao Heartland Farm is a vast ranch located in Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture. Guests can interact with cows, sheep, goats, and other animals and spend a relaxing time surrounded by nature.

natsukinatsuki2023.06.26

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 5 Morioka Souvenirs! For those visiting Morioka, here are some gifts for yourself...

Since being selected as one of the "52 Places to Visit This Year" by the New York Times, Morioka City has seen an increase in the number of cars with license plates from other prefectures and foreign tourists, and souvenirs are selling well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.20

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    The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.
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    What are Koriyama brand vegetables? [Sasuke Eggplant - Mankichidon Edition] We cooked and tried them! [Fukuoka...
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    What is Shirakawa Barrier? Shirakawa, a border town where a checkpoint was once located (Fukushima Prefecture)
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    Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Inanae, Fukushima Prefecture]...
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    [JR East Pass Trip: Day 3] Recharge at home and take a whirlwind day trip to Aomori!
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Nansho-so, a Meiji era mansion remaining in Morioka [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]
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[JR East Japan Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we went from a morning stroll in Morioka to Takeda in Kakunodate...
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