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What is the salad agar that you should try when you visit Akita? The taste is not obvious just from the name...

Akita Prefecture is home to a wealth of delicious foods. Most of these are loved by tourists from outside the prefecture and are often purchased as souvenirs. One food that stands out among Akita's specialties is "sa...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.14

The gorgeous Noheji Gion Festival and Noheji, a port of call for Kitamaebune ships (Aomori Prefecture)

Noheji Town in Aomori Prefecture is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the very innermost part of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas. "Noheji" comes from the Ainu language, meaning "nuppet" (river flowing through a field).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

What is the appeal of "Kaze no Ko," a local favorite? Get great coupon information! [Miyagi Prefecture...

If you like fast food that you can eat as a snack, or if you enjoy drinking alcohol, we recommend Kazenoko, a local chain with three locations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.21

What is "Shingoro," a local dish from Aizu, Fukushima? Learn about the origin of the name and its appeal!

Have you heard of "Shingoro," a local dish beloved in certain areas of Fukushima Prefecture? With its unusual name, many people may not be able to imagine what kind of food it is. This time...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.17

What is the new local specialty "Hoya Tamago"? Introducing the Hoya Gacha and stores selling it at Sendai Station [Miyagi Prefecture]

Have you heard of "Hoya Tamago" (Hoya Eggs), which are quietly becoming more and more popular in Miyagi Prefecture? Made with sea squirts, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, they make a perfect souvenir. Furthermore, there's a sea squirt egg shop at Sendai Station...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.15

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Here are some tips to protect yourself from the cold during your winter trip to Aomori!

Speaking of snow, Tohoku is the place to be! Aomori's winter cold and snowfall are particularly different from other prefectures. If you're planning your first trip to Aomori, you might be wondering, "How cold is it in Aomori?".

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.02.08

Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]

In addition to the recommended travel spots in Morioka City featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2023," there are other recommended spots within walking distance of Morioka Station.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.03

A local introduces the charms of Morioka City, which was chosen as the second most popular travel destination in the world by the New York Times...

On January 12, 2023, the New York Times announced that Morioka City was ranked second in its list of "52 Places to Visit in 2023," just behind London, causing a wave of surprise and delight among local residents.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.01.31

What is the "Minamida Onsen Hotel Appleland" in Tsugaru, home to the Apple Kannon?.

I stayed at Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land at the end of last year. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot springs and the food at Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land, and had a blissful time. In this article, I will introduce the Minami...

sakusaku2023.01.30

What is "Fusubezuke," a vegetable dish passed down only in Yonezawa? [Yamagata Prefecture]

Yonezawa City boasts a variety of traditional vegetables and pickles that are registered as trademarks. The name of the vegetable, "yukina," is said to have been passed down directly to Lord Uesugi Yozan. It is one of the vegetables that represents the snowy city of Yonezawa, and pickles made with it are available.

ikokeikoke2023.01.25

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