With the summer coming into full swing, the delicious season has arrived! Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture, which boasts the third largest watermelon production in the nation (※), has pickled whole watermelons in the skin...
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When you think of cities and towns that are famous for their natto, what comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City due to the influence of their image and mascot characters, but Fukushima Prefecture is also one of the major consumer destinations...
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A speciality in Miyagi Prefecture is "Zunda Mochi." Seeing the generous amount of zunda bean paste over the rice cakes makes Japanese sweets feel happy. By the way, that bright green "Zun...
When you think of Chorogi, many people may imagine pickles in Kanto's New Year's dishes, but in Akita they are cherished as a traditional vegetable. In this article, we will introduce the following...
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The tonburi is said to have been named after a "Tang-inspired version similar to the eggs of the bricco (hatahata egg)," and is widely popular among Akita residents due to its appearance and texture, which is also known as the caviar in the field...
Murasakihime
Spring is here and the season for delicious vegetables is here. This time we will introduce fresh asparagus from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. The large asparagus is thick enough and is straight. ...
One of the ingredients that has been featured on a certain TV program in the past and became a hot topic is called a dialect. They were surprised to hear that "Yamagata residents eat weeds." Certainly close...
In the Okitama region, located southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, eating young, round eggplants using a unique pickled method has become a summer staple. Recently, the method of pickling has been developed and it has become easier to do...
A hijiki? Hijiki? It's hard to believe that seaweed is oka. In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, the hijiki "oka hijiki" made in the fields will add a touch of color to your dining table. I see it a lot outside the prefecture...
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When you think of Miyagi Prefecture's specialty, many people probably think of bamboo kamaboko and beef tongue, but the "Sendai Chou Nasuzuke" is actually a famous product that has been popular in the prefecture since ancient times. This time it's also a travel souvenir...
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