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Okahijiki, a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, is a nutritious land hijiki! [Yamagata Prefecture]

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...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

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...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naga Egg Pickled Egg Pickled"? We also introduce places where you can buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]

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...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.13

What is traditional vegetable mackerel? Introducing the origin and delicious ways to eat it [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Many people probably don't know what to refer to when they hear the word "mackerel." This time we will introduce the origin and delicious ways to eat the traditional vegetable "Ukogi" that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time. cormorant...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.11

Daisai Sake Brewery Junmai Shoku

What is Daisai Sake Brewery? Delicious pure rice sake brewed by a long-established brewery, made with fresh tuna (Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture)

If you like sake, you're probably thinking of preparing alcohol that can be deliciously enjoyed, whether cold or hot, and comparing the taste. In this article, we will introduce how to drink at home so easily...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aiming to become a city that falls in love with carp | Spreading the local flavor of ``carp cuisine''...

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.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.06

What is "Sanazura"? Delicious and healthy Japanese sweets that will also be a great souvenir [Akita Prefecture]

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.01

What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean from Miyagi Prefecture? We also introduce restaurants where you can enjoy!

What is Miyagi Shirome? This high-quality soybean is grown only in Miyagi Prefecture, and is a top-class domestic large-grain soybean, with all the three characteristics of taste, appearance and flavor. The soybean buds are white, so it's a "shirome"...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.03.20

[Fukushima Prefecture] Ramen made with Aizu Mountain Salt is delicious! A great souvenir...

When it comes to local ramen in Fukushima Prefecture, Kitakata Ramen, Shirakawa Ramen, and Koriyama Black Ramen are famous. However, ramen made with Aizu mountain salt has been gaining attention in recent years! The best...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.17

What kind of food is "Bakke"? We also introduce the origin of the name and cooking methods! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many people probably don't know what it means when they hear the word "bakke." In fact, "Bakke" is the name of a certain food. This time we will introduce the name "Bakke," a food that is loved in Miyagi Prefecture...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.03.12

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