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I want to enjoy the delicious "Sweet Fat" brand pork "Hakkin Pork"! [Iwa...

Have you heard of Hakkinton? Hakkinton is a brand of pork raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Its sweet fat, fine texture, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.30

Daishichi Sake Brewery Junmai Kimoto

What is Daishichi Sake Brewery? Delicious Junmai sake brewed by a long-established brewery using the kimoto method [Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture]

If you're a sake lover, you've probably thought about preparing some sake that tastes good both chilled and hot, and comparing the flavors. In this article, we'll introduce how to enjoy drinking at home...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

[Fukushima Prefecture] Aizu's "horse sashimi" is delicious! Introducing restaurants that serve horse meat dishes

When you think of a famous place for horse meat dishes and horse sashimi, what comes to mind? In fact, the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture is a hidden specialty of horse meat dishes. This is an area where you can eat delicious horse sashimi. This time, we will introduce the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.06

Ishinomaki Genki Market

Ishinomaki Genki Market, where delicious food from off the coast of Kinkazan is gathered, is a hot spot! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Ishinomaki Genki Market opened in 2017 along the Kitakami River in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake. It is a market where you can enjoy the energy and deliciousness of Ishinomaki City.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.15

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The ultimate luxury of enjoying Yonezawa beef along with hot springs!

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.29

[Iwate Prefecture] How to Enjoy Maezawa Beef in Various Ways Locally

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.18

[Akita Prefecture] The delicious combination of Kiritanpo hotpot and Hinai Jidori chicken!

Akita Prefecture's "Kiritanpo Nabe" is a famous local dish that originated in Kazuno City in northern Akita Prefecture, but the deliciousness of "Kiritanpo" also lies in the deliciousness of the dashi stock. The dashi stock used in Kiritanpo is made with the same...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.14

Michinoku Mori-no-Umi National Government Park

Shibata County in Miyagi Prefecture is dotted with hidden gems | 5 spots for parents and children to enjoy!

Shibata County is a hidden tourist spot in Miyagi Prefecture. Miyagi Prefecture is famous for Osaki City, home to Sendai and Naruko Onsen, the coastal area with Matsushima and Ishinomaki, and the Shiroishi-Zao area with its beautiful views of the Zao mountain range. Shibata County...

Chimon2018.05.25

Grilled Kawamata Shamo skewers

We tried out the delicious local chicken and the popular Kawamata Shamo chicken!

While local chickens are now found all over Japan, one that has caught the attention of many chefs for its delicious flavor is Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima. This time, we'll be looking at the appeal of Kawamata Shamo, a product certified by Fukushima Prefecture.

HazukiHazuki2018.03.14

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

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