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[Part 2] Locals teach you how to identify delicious apples so you won't regret buying them! 

Have you ever bought apples at the supermarket, only to find that they were softer than you expected or had a bland flavor when you tried them at home? Even if they look the same, the texture and sweetness may differ...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.18

[Part 1] About 50 varieties of apples!? Local Aomori residents carefully select the best apples based on texture...

Aomori is the number one apple producer in Japan, and it goes without saying that it is the apple kingdom. Although Aomori residents eat apples on a regular basis, when choosing apples, they do not only consider "sweetness" and "aroma"...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.16

Tamagawa Village is a major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! It has been gaining attention as a superfruit...

Have you heard of the fruit called "Saru-nashi"? Tamagawa Village, located in the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, is a local specialty of the town, and is actively producing this fruit, which is said to be the ancestor of kiwifruit.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.05

Is the age of "Aomori = Melon" here? We'll take a closer look at the charm of Tsugaru City's high-quality melon...

When you think of Aomori, apples come to mind, but in recent years, the "melons" grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture have been attracting attention. Why is it that Melons now in this place called the Apple Kingdom?

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.03

Grapes, melons and cherry? Talk about Aomori's surprising fruit kingdom...

When you think of Aomori, the image of "apples" is overwhelming, but that's actually not the only one. The prefecture has an astonishing variety of cherry, grapes, melons, apricots, pears, prunes, blackcurrants, and more...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.27

Which fruits have the most harvest in Fukushima Prefecture, the fruit kingdom? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Fukushima Prefecture is famous as a fruit kingdom. Although I have no experience living in Fukushima Prefecture, I have several relatives from Fukushima Prefecture, and I have been very grateful for the fruits produced in Fukushima Prefecture throughout my life...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.04.16

Aomori Prefecture's apple harvest is the highest in Japan at 370,000 tons per year! But how much is 370,000 tons?

Many people, even if you don't live in the Tohoku region, know that Aomori Prefecture's specialty is apples. The amount of apples harvested in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 is 374,40...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.21

[Fukushima Prefecture] How about as a souvenir? Peach-flavored sweets and juices typical of Fukushima...

When you think of Fukushima's specialty, many people probably think of peaches. Fresh and fresh peaches are a unique summer taste that Fukushima has to offer. But missed the peach season...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.10.03

Akebia fruit

More than 90% of Japan's distribution volume is from Tohoku! Akebi, one of the flavors of autumn [Yamagata, Akita]

Although it is not a very common fruit in circulation, Akebi is famous as one of the autumn flavors. It is thought to be native to mountainous areas, but it is actually grown commercially and produced domestically...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.19

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing recommended "experience spots" in summer! Creating special memories...

The glowing sun and the clear blue sky. When the scenery glitters, I feel as if I'm being stolen. The special feeling of summer is no different for both children and adults. Enjoy the summer to the fullest...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.08.06

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