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A winter fantasy woven with nectar... The history and taste review of Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa's "Shimobashira"!.

Recently, Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa's Shimobashira has become a hot topic on social media. Every year in the fall, sales and pre-orders begin, and before you know it, it's sold out. This is truly a masterpiece, nicknamed the "winter fantasy." This time, miraculously, I was able to purchase...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2023.05.09

We're trying our hand at creating the original egg sake, a flavor of Sendai Castle Town! What does it taste like? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, has a tradition of "tamagozake" that has been around for over 100 years? This time, we will introduce the history and meaning of "Ganso Tamagozake," produced and sold by Katsuyama Sake Brewery, a sake brewery that has been in business for over 320 years...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.04.24

Even if you're not a Dragon Quest fan, you'll want this! It sold out in just 2 minutes after release! "Slim Be...".

Do you know "Slimbe Homanda Mochi"? If you don't know it, it's very difficult to read. lol Today, I'd like to introduce you to the Dragon Walk Real Souvenir Project...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.04.18

[Yamagata Prefecture] What are Yamagata's local sweets, "Karakara Senbei" and "Milk Cake"?

These sweets have unique names and sound somehow adorable and delicious. Two of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous local sweets are "karakara senbei" from the Shonai region and "milk cake" from the inland Okitama region. Now,...

ikokeikoke2023.03.30

Sendai International Airport

[Miyagi Prefecture] Sendai International Airport, the gateway to Tohoku, is a souvenir paradise!.

Sendai International Airport is known as the gateway to Tohoku, and is frequently used by people traveling domestically and internationally from the Tohoku region. The Sendai Airport Access Line runs between Sendai and...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]

In addition to the recommended travel spots in Morioka City featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2023," there are other recommended spots within walking distance of Morioka Station.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.03

Sendai Yukina

What is Sendai Yukina, delicious in winter? Introducing recommended recipes! [Miyagi Prefecture]

You may be curious about how Sendai Yukina differs from regular Yukina and what its flavor is. It's a popular winter vegetable in Sendai, making it a delightful addition to your dinner table during the cold winter months. This time, we'll be looking at...

megumegu2023.01.09

Matsukawa Daruma

Why is Sendai's lucky charm, the Matsukawa Daruma, blue? Exploring its origins [Miyagi Prefecture]

Matsukawa Daruma is a traditional craft of Sendai, made as a lucky charm representative of Sendai Hariko. Some people may wonder why it has a distinctive blue appearance compared to the more common Darumas. ...

megumegu2023.01.07

Mogami safflower

"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

Safflower has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing red and yellow colors. In addition, the seeds are used to produce oil (safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

What is "Su-no-moto"? Pitcher Roki Sasaki's Favorite Local Condiment [Iwate Prefecture]

Did you know that "Su-no-moto," a super-local seasoning indispensable to the dining table in the area around Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is becoming a hot topic nationwide? This time, we'll be looking at the hometown of pitcher Roki Sasaki, a baseball player from Iwate Prefecture...

NakaNaka2022.12.02

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  • [Akita Prefecture] The delicious combination of Kiritanpo hotpot and Hinai Jidori chicken!
  • What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean grown in Miyagi Prefecture? We introduce restaurants where you can try it!
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    Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.
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    Speaking of Miyagi, sea squirts are the first thing that comes to mind! 5 recommended sea squirt souvenirs you can buy at Sendai Station!
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    Pickle the whole watermelon! Local pickle "Watermelon Pesora (Pechora) Pickled"...
  • What to eat during New Year's? Local New Year's dishes that reflect history and culture are popular...
  • Tatsukoyama's frozen tofu is a great ally for a healthy diet! And it's delicious! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]
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    [Series 4: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] The Kiyohara clan, who completely changed the course of the Battle of Zenkunen...
  • The World of Itako, Female Shamans of Tohoku (Part 2)
    [Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Training Process and Their Techniques...
  • [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Excitement! Enthusiasm! I don't want to go home! A wonderful time at Miyagikyo Distillery...
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    Did you know they have five siblings? A complete guide to Iwate's local mascot Sobatchi and his dog siblings...
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    Matsushima Zuiganji Temple: A Nighttime Temple Visit in Autumn - A Local Report! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Onikobe's Jigokudani Promenade! The steam and geysers are a sight straight out of hell! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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What is Hinoemata Village, a hidden village where the locals pass on the art of Kabuki? [Fukushima Prefecture]
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[Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 2] A new discovery that changed Japan's Paleolithic history...
Mount Kuromata and UFOs
What is Mount Kuromata? Academic research has revealed why this urban legend is being told...
Old-style martial arts (Aomori and Iwate)
[Aomori and Iwate Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Special martial arts still passed down to this day...
The Rusu family graveyard at Daian-ji Temple
Daian-ji Temple, the family temple of the Mizusawa Date clan and Rusu clan in Mizusawa, Oshu (Iwate Prefecture)
Legend of the Three Lakes - Traveling Hachirotaro
[The Legend of the Three Lakes of Northern Tohoku: Part 2] Side stories from various regions flesh out the story...
Shiwa Inari Shrine, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, is one of Iwate Prefecture's most...
Rezanov's Nadezhda as depicted in Japan
A man from the Sendai domain, who through a strange twist of fate became the first Japanese man to circumnavigate the globe...
Illustration of Kesaranpasaran
What is Kesaranpasaran? A detailed explanation of the mysterious object that brings good fortune...
After 40 years of competition, the local train and bus route between Morioka and Miyako will coexist...
Mount Chokai
What is the "Long-Armed, Long-Legged" yokai of Mount Chokai? The volcano god, Omokami-no-kami, defeated it...
Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate
Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]
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