Have you heard of Shiroishi Umen, a local Miyagi gourmet dish? It's popular within the prefecture, but it's probably unfamiliar to people outside the prefecture. So, this time we'll be introducing Shiroishi Umen...
Hiroyuki Oka
In the Okitama region, located in the southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, pickling young round eggplants in a unique way has become a summer staple. Recently, the pickling method has been improved and made easier...
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.
Okahijiki? Hijiki? You may be wondering what it means to call seaweed "oka." In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, field-grown hijiki, "okahijiki," adds color to the dining table. It's not often seen outside the prefecture...
You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...
When people think of Miyagi Prefecture's specialties, many will think of sasa-kamaboko (fish cake) and beef tongue, but in fact, "Sendai Naganasu-zuke" (pickled eggplant) is also a local specialty that has been loved in the prefecture for a long time. This time, we will introduce a souvenir that makes a great souvenir from your trip...
Hiroyuki Oka
Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.
Hiroyuki Oka
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...
Murasakihime
Located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama City is Japan's number one producer of edible carp. The region has a long tradition of carp-eating. Currently, the "Koriyama Koi-no-Yo Koi" project is underway to increase carp consumption and promote its deliciousness nationwide.
When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman and Iburi-gakko are the standard, but many people may be wondering if there is something a little more unusual that they would be happy to receive. In this article, we will introduce...
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