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What is Hittsumi? Learn more about the differences between Suiton and Hatto and sake you want to pair...

Hittsumi, a local dish from Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the 100 Local Cuisines in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This article introduces the local cuisine made with local ingredients, and...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.27

[Iwate Prefecture] What is walnut tofu? Introducing in detail everything from why it is loved locally to how to make it.

Breads and sweets made with walnuts have a simple taste and are very tasty, but did you know that in Iwate Prefecture there is a local dish called walnut tofu made with walnuts? This article will come...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.26

Aizu's wappa rice is a local dish packed with the deliciousness of Fukushima! [Fukushima Prefecture]

There is "Wappa-meal," a local dish from Fukushima (Aizu-wakamatsu) in Niigata. We will introduce what "wappa-meal" is. Niigata and Fukushima (Aizu) are both famous for rice production areas. Such a rice is also delicious...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.24

[Akita Prefecture] The delicious relationship between Kiritanpo hotpot and Hinai chicken!

When you think of "Kiritanpo" in Akita Prefecture, it is a famous local dish that originated in Kakunodate City, northern Akita Prefecture, but the deliciousness of "Kiritanpo" is also dependent on the deliciousness of the dashi. The same thing as the Kiritanpo dashi...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.14

Hachinohe rice cracker soup

There is a rice cracker specially made with rice crackers! Its name is "Otsuyu Senbei" [Aomori Prefecture]

Senbei soup in the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture is famous as a rare local dish, but the rice crackers used there are a little unusual. In fact, it's called "Otsuyu Senbei" for rice crackers, which are specially made with rice crackers...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.13

miso

[Akita Prefecture] The history and deliciousness of Akita miso from Akita, the rice-producing region

Akita is famous as a rice-related region, but did you know Akita miso, which is said to be a luxury made from delicious rice? Tracing the history of Akita Miso, we'll be introducing the secrets of deliciousness...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.05

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is “zunda” in Zunda mochi? Introducing the deliciousness from the origin of the word!

Zunda mochi is made in the southern Tohoku region, especially in Miyagi Prefecture. It is now famous nationwide for its deliciousness. But do you know what the "zunda" in "Zunda Mochi" is? east...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's New Year's dish "Kozuyu"? Local flavors born of hospitality

Kozuyu is one of the most representative local dishes in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kozuyu was introduced as a celebratory treat. Its history is long and its roots date back to the Edo period. Aizu...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.13

Wild vegetables and damakomochi soup

What is Damakomochi? Detailed explanation of the differences and origins of Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]

I've heard that in Akita Prefecture there is a food called makomochi that looks very similar to Kiritanpo, but many people probably don't really understand the difference. In this article, we will introduce the following...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.09

Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king ``Hideyoshi'' Growing up and the taste of hometown

The image is "Hideyoshi Cloud" from Suzuki Sake Brewery, located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture (formerly Nakasencho). A relatively new brand with a new version of the summer limited edition blue label ginjo version...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.12.08

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