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Akita Station Bento

Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Akita Prefecture

Akita Prefecture, a rice-producing region, is rich in delicious local specialties, including seafood such as sandfish, smoked daikon radish, tonburi (rice dumplings), and water shield. It also boasts high-quality meats such as Hinai Jidori chicken and Akita Kuroge Wagyu beef (Akita Nishiki beef).

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.01.08

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Grilled goby is the highlight! Celebrate the New Year with the traditional Sendai Zoni dish...

Zoni, the New Year's dish, has various characteristics depending on the region and culture across Japan. Broadly speaking, in Kansai it is made with round rice cakes and a white miso paste, while in Kanto it is made with square rice cakes and a clear soup or soy sauce-based dish with lots of ingredients.

megumegu2023.01.05

[Aomori Prefecture] Two Aomori Prefecture local dishes you'll want to try in winter: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe salad"...

Aomori Prefecture is home to many local dishes, but did you know that two winter dishes are also popular: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe tossed with cod roe"? We'll introduce the origins and recipes of each dish...

sakusaku2022.12.21

Shinkansen platform at Akita Station

[JR East Pass Journey: Day 2, Part 1] We're already back in Iwate. Our goal is to visit the historical...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 2] First day's accommodation: A stroll around Akita City, enjoying delicious local sake and local cuisine! https://jp.neft.asia/a...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.12.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] A blissful moment: A recommended hideaway cafe surrounded by nature (Murayama, Sai...

Yamagata Prefecture is home to many wonderful cafes, but this time we'll be introducing some special hidden cafes where you can enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by nature. [Murayama Region] Orai...

NakaNaka2022.12.06

The SDGs' focus on insect cuisine has a connection to Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and other dishes...

As the world's population continues to grow, various problems are of concern. One of these problems is the food problem. Many people around the world suffer from hunger, and as the population continues to grow, we Japanese will also face food shortages.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.27

Shiso roll

Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, "Shiso Roll"

Shiso-maki, a local dish from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is a specialty made by mixing the famous Sendai miso with sugar and walnuts, wrapping it in fresh green shiso leaves, and deep-frying it until crispy. While it may look simple at first glance, the combination of miso and green shiso leaves makes it a truly special dish.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.26

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba" grown at an altitude of 600 meters...

The season for new soba noodles has finally arrived! I heard that I could try the new soba noodles, a variety of soba noodles called "Dewakaori" that originated in Yamagata Prefecture, the home of soba noodles, so I decided to attend the "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba Festival" (Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture).

NakaNaka2022.11.17

Dondon Yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Speaking of snacks...

In Yamagata City, there's a snack that's incredibly popular with both children and adults: "Dondonyaki." It's incredibly filling and inexpensive! It's a prime example of a flour-based snack that's popular with everyone.

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

Giant Akita dog at Akita Station

[JR East Japan Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 2] First day's accommodation: A stroll around Akita City and some delicious local sake...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we started with a morning stroll in Morioka and then headed to the samurai residences of Kakunodate! https://jp.neft.asia/archi...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.11

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