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What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]

It's nice to get delicious souvenirs from your trip, but are you worried about the high calorie content? This article introduces some recommendations for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is the appeal of Watari Town's local dish, "Harako Meshi"? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.09.01

Cod fillet

[Akita] Cod is the star! Enjoy your fill of cod at the winter "Kakeuo Festival"

Winter is a delicious season for hotpot. In Japan, where we have four seasons, ingredients are in season throughout the year, and it is customary to use seasonal ingredients cooked in a way that suits the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and green onions are in season...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.21

Nameto flounder

Celebrate the New Year with Miyagi's New Year's fish, Nametagare!

Namegare flounder is a traditional New Year's Eve tradition in Sendai. While salmon is popular in the Kanto region and yellowtail in the Kansai region, namegare flounder is the beloved New Year's fish in Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.12.29

Speaking of fish from Akita Prefecture, these are the ones! Sandfish and Shottsuru Nabe

"Hatahata" (smelt) is a fish also known as "Thunderfish." It is mainly caught along the Sea of ​​Japan coast and is famous throughout the country as a local specialty of Akita Prefecture, often featured in songs. Akita Prefecture has long been known for its...

akoako2017.10.25

7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs You Should Search for and Buy [Fukushima Prefecture]

When it comes to souvenirs from Iwaki, is it that sweet? Or that local sake? 7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs While the well-known "standard souvenirs" are great, if you want to break out of the rut...

HazukiHazuki2017.10.21

[Miyagi] When it comes to Matsushima gourmet, it's got to be oysters! A charming dish you can enjoy for just 1,000 yen...

Matsushima oysters are in season every year from October to March. Thanks to the abundant minerals carried by the rivers that flow into Matsushima Bay, they are plump yet firm and highly nutritious, earning them a reputation. Miyagi Prefecture's...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.09.21

Akita's Kitchen, Akita Citizens' Market: Everything from dinner ingredients to souvenirs!

Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture, is located close to the station. It's about a five-minute walk from the west exit of the station. Surrounded by banks and shops, it's a...

akoako2017.07.29

Image of swordfish

Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.

The sea off the coast of Iwaki is a "tidal marlin" where warm and cold currents meet. It is world-famous as a marlin fishing ground. There is a record of the largest marlin ever caught in Japan here. By the way, "Marlin...".

HazukiHazuki2017.04.13

Loot

Make your own original seafood bowl right after you buy it! Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market (Miyagi Prefecture)

Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, faces the Pacific Ocean. Near the port is the Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, which boasts one of the largest catches of fresh tuna in Japan. In addition to trading with other traders, the market is also open to the general public as a tourist destination.

Chimon2017.03.17

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