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What's so great about Aomori garlic? A thorough explanation of the differences and the secret to its deliciousness!

When I see a bag labeled "Aomori Garlic" at the supermarket, I feel a little proud. Living in Aomori Prefecture, garlic is naturally produced in Aomori, but its taste and aroma...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.09.12

Tamagawa Village is a major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! It has been gaining attention as a superfruit...

Have you heard of the fruit called "Saru-nashi"? Tamagawa Village, located in the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, is a local specialty of the town, and is actively producing this fruit, which is said to be the ancestor of kiwifruit.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.05

Aomori's sea urchin is also top-notch! We introduce its charms that are just as good as those of Sanriku and Hokkaido!

"When you think of sea urchin, you think of Hokkaido" - that may be the image that comes to mind for many people. Or, some may think of the shelled sea urchins of Sanriku. However, Aomori's sea urchins are also...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.12

Why is Aomori scallops so delicious? From the seasonal season to how to eat and use it...

When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, it is important to remember that the existence of scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop production areas in Japan. For the residents of the prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.07.28

It's like a scarlet jewel! With the bubble wrap, "Putchinko" texture, you can eat food again today...

In each prefecture of Tohoku, there are many foods that go well with rice, called "rice-cooked food." This time we will introduce "Putchinkoko," manufactured by Kanekashi Foods Co., Ltd. "Putchin...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.06.23

Is the age of "Aomori = Melon" here? We'll take a closer look at the charm of Tsugaru City's high-quality melon...

When you think of Aomori, apples come to mind, but in recent years, the "melons" grown in Tsugaru City, Aomori Prefecture have been attracting attention. Why is it that Melons now in this place called the Apple Kingdom?

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.03

Grapes, melons and cherry? Talk about Aomori's surprising fruit kingdom...

When you think of Aomori, the image of "apples" is overwhelming, but that's actually not the only one. The prefecture has an astonishing variety of cherry, grapes, melons, apricots, pears, prunes, blackcurrants, and more...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.27

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Tohoku's natto culture is amazing! Introducing unique natto dishes from the six Tohoku prefectures [A must-have natto lover...

When you think of natto, you may think of it as it is for breakfast, but in the Tohoku region, the flavors are different. In Tohoku, where fermented food culture is taking root, natto is also a local food culture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.15

Only Maruyo Suisan's "Kamome Chikuwa" can win! Aomori residents who ate other chikuwa...

When you think of "chikuwa" in Aomori Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is Maruyo Suisan's "Kamome Chikuwa." Its presence is obvious when you look at the Kamaboko corner at the supermarket. How many rows are Kamme Chikuwa...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.09

A cut in the nishin? Introducing the background of the birth and recommended ways to eat it [Aomori Prefecture]

Fermentation culture still remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among them, "Nishinoki" that can be eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori has been loved for many years as a snack to eat with rice and alcohol...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.08

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