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Fukushima boasts the highest natto consumption in Japan! Introducing the locals' top picks for natto...

Natto is a staple accompaniment to rice. Because it's delicious and nutritionally balanced, many households keep it on hand, right? Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture has a high natto consumption...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.14

What makes Aomori clams different? Here are some ways to enjoy them other than in miso soup

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...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.10

Aomori Prefecture: Number one in Japan for salmon roe consumption! Residents talk about the appeal of this piping hot rice accompaniment

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...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.07

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Speaking of Miyagi, sea squirts are the first thing that comes to mind! 5 recommended sea squirt souvenirs you can buy at Sendai Station!

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?...

YokochiYokochi2025.03.05

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

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...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.21

[Fukushima Prefecture] Picking out local products that can be used as "hot pot ingredients"! Original "Fu...

There is both the sea and the mountains. Fukushima Prefecture has it all: the rough sea breezes, the tranquil forests, the heavy snowfall, and the gentle murmuring of rivers. To overcome the harsh natural environment...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.13

Aomori is a hidden horse meat producing region! Explaining why horse meat culture has spread

Did you know that Aomori Prefecture is the third largest producer of horse meat after Kumamoto and Fukushima? While horse meat dishes such as horse sashimi and sakura nabe are widely known, it is surprising to learn that Aomori is also a hidden horse meat renowned region...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.02.05

What is "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba"? Introducing the best cooking methods and when it's in season [Aomori Prefecture]

When you think of the seafood that Aomori Prefecture is proud of, many people probably think of tuna, scallops, and squid. In fact, Hachinohe's brand mackerel, "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba," is also one of Aomori's most famous seafood...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.09

A must-have in Aomori's cold winter! What is the local dish "Jappa Soup"?

In Aomori's cold winters, soups to warm the body are essential. Aomori has a variety of soups, such as "keno soup," "senbei soup," and "ichigo ni," but the one I'd like to introduce this time is "jappa...".

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.04

Introducing the appeal, recipes and where to buy "Owani bean sprouts", a traditional vegetable grown using hot spring heat [...

Have you heard of "Owani bean sprouts," grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? They're thin, long bean sprouts, and not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing too! For those who only know regular bean sprouts, this may come as a shock...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.18

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