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What is Akita's specialty "Bodakko"? We'll explain why it's salty and show you how to recreate it at home

Akita's specialty, "bodakko." While many may have heard the name, surprisingly, many may not know what kind of food it is. When you actually try it, you'll be surprised by its saltiness, and it's quite unusual...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2026.03.24

"Curry in Morioka!" (Part 1) 3 Curry Restaurants, from Long-established Restaurants Loved by Locals to Up-and-Coming Restaurants...

Curry rice is a familiar dish that is almost always on the menu of any restaurant. Throughout Japan, there are many restaurants serving delicious curry, including specialty shops, set meal restaurants, soba restaurants, and coffee shops.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.01.29

Aomori's sea urchin is also top-notch! We introduce its charms that are just as good as those of Sanriku and Hokkaido!

"When you think of sea urchin, you think of Hokkaido" - that may be the image that comes to mind for many people. Or, some may think of the shelled sea urchins of Sanriku. However, Aomori's sea urchins are also...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.12

What makes Aomori scallops so delicious? Everything from when they're in season to how to eat and use them...

When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.07.28

It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing "Pucchin Kokko," a product of Kaneka Sea Foods Co., Ltd. "Pucchin...".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.23

Herring Slices? The Background of Their Creation and Recommended Ways to Eat Them [Aomori Prefecture]

Fermentation culture remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among these, "nishin no kikomi" (sliced ​​herring), eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori, has long been loved as a side dish for rice or as a snack with alcohol.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.08

Discover the charm of Tsugaru's cherry blossom viewing delicacy, the spiny crab! Is it even more delicious than hairy crab?.

When the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park begin to bloom, the people of Tsugaru begin enjoying a slightly unusual cherry blossom viewing experience. The food lined up on the picnic sheets is actually "spiky crabs," a rare cherry blossom viewing delicacy in Tsugaru.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.04.23

What makes Aomori clams different? Here are some ways to enjoy them other than in miso soup

When it comes to clams, miso soup is a standard ingredient, but Aomori clams are so appealing that it would be a shame to use them in that alone. The clams caught in Lake Jusan and Lake Ogawara are especially highly acclaimed nationwide...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.10

Aomori Prefecture: Number one in Japan for salmon roe consumption! Residents talk about the appeal of this piping hot rice accompaniment

For the people of Aomori Prefecture, herring roe is not just a side dish to eat with rice. If you have herring roe for breakfast, you are satisfied. In fact, if you have herring roe, you don't need any other side dishes. Aomori's soup...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.07

[Fukushima Prefecture] Picking out local products that can be used as "hot pot ingredients"! Original "Fu...

There is both the sea and the mountains. Fukushima Prefecture has it all: the rough sea breezes, the tranquil forests, the heavy snowfall, and the gentle murmuring of rivers. To overcome the harsh natural environment...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.13

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