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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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  • Genbikei Gorge bus stop
    The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.
  • What is Tsugaru Soba? What sets it apart from regular soba? Explaining its hidden characteristics and appeal [Aomori]
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    The exquisite soy sauce soup that fills your mouth! What is the appeal of "Shirakawa Ramen"? The popular...
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    The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? What is the "Warabito" wielded by the Emishi? [Part 2]
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    The history of Kaminoyama, a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kaminoyama City, Yamagata 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]...
  • The Hashino Iron Mine, a World Heritage Site in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, is a structure that symbolizes Japan's Meiji era industrial revolution.
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    The legend of the goddesses of the three mountains of Tono and the "Kamitsaya Shrine" where the three goddesses are said to have separated [Iwate Prefecture]...
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    [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Irimizu Cave is a dungeon you have to crawl through on all fours! Abukuma Cave...
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Enjoy folk performing arts in Hirosaki City! 3 Izakayas where you can hear the Tsugaru Shamisen (Aomori Prefecture)
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"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]
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Historic buildings in Odate City that escaped the ravages of the Boshin War [Akita Prefecture]
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The origin of the shogun's "infidelity"? The renowned shogun masashi hoshina...
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What is Shirakawa like? A miscellaneous guide to the area, including its history, tourist spots, and local specialties...
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Is it true that the governor of Akita prefecture is a feudal lord? Here are all the stories behind his beloved life!.
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