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Is Akita's traditional vegetable "tonburi" effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

Tonburi is said to have been named after a corrupted version of "burikko (sandfish roe)," a dish from China that resembles sandfish eggs. Known as "caviar from the field," its appearance and texture have made it a popular dish among Akita residents.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

Which is which: the apricot "Yasuke Ume" (plum) or the genuine "Bungo Ume"?.

Two of Aomori Prefecture's specialties are plums and apricots. Their plump, ripe appearance evokes the richness of the region's climate. However, in fact, there are apricots in Aomori called "ume"...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.17

Purslane (Leopard)

Is Yamagata Prefecture's mysterious food ingredient "Hyou" a vegetable? Or a weed? Its true identity is "purslane"!

There is a food ingredient that was once featured on a TV program and became a hot topic. It was called "hyo" (in the local dialect). The program was surprised to hear that "Yamagata residents eat weeds." It's true that it's a familiar food...

ikokeikoke2022.05.10

Shiraishi hot noodles (from top)

[Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Have you heard of the local gourmet dish "Shiroishi Onmen"? Recommended allergens...

Have you heard of Shiroishi Umen, a local Miyagi gourmet dish? It's popular within the prefecture, but it's probably unfamiliar to people outside the prefecture. So, this time we'll be introducing Shiroishi Umen...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] The representative summer pickle of the Okitama region. What is the popular round eggplant?

In the Okitama region, located in the southwest of Yamagata Prefecture, pickling young round eggplants in a unique way has become a summer staple. Recently, the pickling method has been improved and made easier...

ikokeikoke2022.05.02

Okahijiki

"Okahijiki" is a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is a nutritious land-based hijiki!

Okahijiki? Hijiki? You may be wondering what it means to call seaweed "oka." In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, field-grown hijiki, "okahijiki," adds color to the dining table. It's not often seen outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture is the number one consumer of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naganasu Pickle"? Where to buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]

When people think of Miyagi Prefecture's specialties, many will think of sasa-kamaboko (fish cake) and beef tongue, but in fact, "Sendai Naganasu-zuke" (pickled eggplant) is also a local specialty that has been loved in the prefecture for a long time. This time, we will introduce a souvenir that makes a great souvenir from your trip...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.13

What is the traditional vegetable Ukogi? Explaining its origins and delicious ways to eat it [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.11

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aiming to become a city in love with carp | Spreading the local flavor of "carp cuisine"...

Located in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama City is Japan's number one producer of edible carp. The region has a long tradition of carp-eating. Currently, the "Koriyama Koi-no-Yo Koi" project is underway to increase carp consumption and promote its deliciousness nationwide.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.06

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