When you think of natto, you might imagine it as something you eat plain for breakfast, but in the Tohoku region, it's a whole different experience. In Tohoku, where fermented food culture is deeply rooted, natto has become a part of the local food culture...
When talking about chikuwa in Aomori Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is Maruyo Suisan's Kamome Chikuwa. Its presence is immediately apparent when you look at the kamaboko section of a supermarket. Rows and rows of Kamome Chikuwa...
Fermentation culture remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among these, "nishin no kikomi" (sliced herring), eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori, has long been loved as a side dish for rice or as a snack with alcohol.
When the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park begin to bloom, the people of Tsugaru begin enjoying a slightly unusual cherry blossom viewing experience. The food lined up on the picnic sheets is actually "spiky crabs," a rare cherry blossom viewing delicacy in Tsugaru.
Fukushima Prefecture is known as the kingdom of fruit. Although I have never lived in Fukushima Prefecture, I have several relatives from Fukushima, and I have been extremely grateful for the fruits produced there throughout my life.
Natto is a classic rice accompaniment. Delicious and nutritionally balanced, it's likely that many households keep it on hand. Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is known for its high natto consumption...
When it comes to clams, miso soup is a standard ingredient, but Aomori clams are so appealing that it would be a shame to use them in that alone. The clams caught in Lake Jusan and Lake Ogawara are especially highly acclaimed nationwide...
For the people of Aomori Prefecture, herring roe is not just a side dish to eat with rice. If you have herring roe for breakfast, you are satisfied. In fact, if you have herring roe, you don't need any other side dishes. Aomori's soup...
When you think of Miyagi Prefecture, you think of sea squirts! Many people probably think of sea squirts! This time, we'll introduce five sea squirt souvenirs that can be stored at room temperature and are recommended as souvenirs or snacks! What is a sea squirt?...
Even if you don't live in the Tohoku region, many people know that apples are a specialty of Aomori Prefecture. The amount of apples harvested in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 was a whopping 374.40 million...
