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2 pieces of pickled watermelon pesola

Whole watermelon into pickles! Local pickles "Pisora ​​watermelon pickled"...

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...

nakanaka2022.08.04

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually Natto Prefecture? We also introduce recommended products and secret natto arrangements

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...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.18

[Miyagi Prefecture] Summer is in season! Introducing 5 recommended restaurants!

"Hoya" is a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. It is in season from May to August every year, and restaurants all over the prefecture offer hoya menus. This article introduces recommended food in Miyagi Prefecture...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.17

[Kawauchi Village, Fukushima Prefecture] What is “Kanzarashiko” packed with natural deliciousness? ...

Do you know what "cold powder" is? Cold Russer flour is actually a type of rice flour. Cold powder, made using the harsh cold of nature, is a high-quality ingredient. At the same time...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.07.10

[Miyagi Prefecture] Let's make delicious "Zunda" | Enjoy the taste of bright green early summer at home

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...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.07.07

Hinai chicken yakitori

[Akita Prefecture] You'll love Japan's three major local chickens, "Hinai local chicken" even more! Characteristics, history, beauty...

Local chicken has been growing since the Edo period in Hinai, a region of northern Akita Prefecture. Hinai Jidori is one of Japan's three major local chickens, and its meat has a rich flavor and elastic teeth...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.07.03

Secretary's image

A former secretary chooses it! Five souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture that are truly delicious!

Iwate Prefecture, a treasure trove of ingredients blessed with majestic nature, offers many delicious souvenirs. You may be wondering which one to choose. Five really delicious souvenirs from Iwate "Really...

nakanaka2022.06.19

“Mogami River Senbon Dango” Strawberry and Tiramisu

What about Mogamigawa Senbon Dangoto? Exquisite Japanese sweets with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Do you know about the "Mogamigawa Senbon Dango" dumpling, a dumpling that many people from within and outside Yamagata Prefecture visit and line up to buy? This time, I actually visited the store to find out why it was so popular. ...

nakanaka2022.06.16

hatahata sushi

What is Hatahata Sushi? Learn more about how to make it from delicious seasons to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]

When you think of delicious fish in Akita Prefecture, you imagine it as a tahata, but do you think it's not a good souvenir because it doesn't last long? This article recommends to those...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.12

What is Chorogi? Detailed explanations from cultivation methods to the meaning of adding it to New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.08

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