This time, we'll delve into Morioka Reimen, Iwate Prefecture's soul food. Reimen has become a standard menu item not only in Iwate Prefecture but at yakiniku restaurants across the country. We'll cover its origins, recommended restaurants, and how to make reimen at home...
Each sasa dango is carefully wrapped in a large, deep green bamboo leaf. The refreshing scent of the bamboo leaves brings back memories of childhood, and it's nostalgic for everyone.
A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...
This article focuses on "komi mochi," a preserved food that has been eaten throughout Fukushima Prefecture for a long time. Komi mochi is a food that is eaten fairly widely from the Tohoku region to the Shinshu region. However,...
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.
Murasakihime
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"...
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...
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 Oka
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...
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...
