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[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!

Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's New Year's dish "Kozuyu"? A local flavor born from the spirit of hospitality

Kozuyu is a representative local dish of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. It was introduced as a celebratory dish. Its history is long, dating back to the Edo period. Even today, it is still enjoyed in Aizu...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.13

Wild vegetables and mochi soup

What is Damakomochi? A detailed explanation of its origins and differences from Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]

I've heard that there is a food in Akita Prefecture called Damakomochi, which is very similar to Kiritanpo, but I'm sure there are many people who aren't quite sure what the difference is. In this article, I'll be introducing Damakomochi...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.09

Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home

The photo shows "Hideyoshi Cloud," a fall-only sake from Suzuki Sake Brewery in Daisen City (formerly Nakasen Town), Akita Prefecture. It's a relatively new brand, with a sister product, a summer-only ginjo version with a blue label...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.08

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Cabbage Mochi" from Koriyama City? Enjoy the simple taste! A New Year's treat...

When it comes to New Year's food, mochi (rice cakes) come to mind, but how do you eat them? There are many ways to eat them, such as in zoni (rice cake soup), isobeyaki (rice cake with red bean paste), and so on. However, in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local dish called cabbage mochi...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.11.30

[Aomori Prefecture] From grain-centered Edo culture to original cuisine! Aomori's...

Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of Honshu, is home to a variety of local delicacies that regularly make it into the top rankings at the B-1 Grand Prix, a festival of B-class local delicacies. Among them, the one that is particularly recommended is "Yatsugatake".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.09

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the local dish, Ikaninjin? Now known nationwide! A beloved dish...

Ikaninjin is one of Fukushima's representative local dishes, originating in the northern Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture. It is a dish known to all Fukushima residents and has long been a beloved home-cooked delicacy.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2021.11.05

What is the appeal of Watari Town's local dish, "Harako Meshi"? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.09.01

Shiroishi Castle

[Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy the famous gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food

When people think of Shiroishi Castle, they often think of Katakura Kojuro, a man beloved by such great figures as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.09

Kumagayaya

The original Sendai snack! Kumagayaya's Yubeshi is delicious!

When you hear the word "dagashi" (cheap sweets), what kind of snacks come to mind? "Umaibo," "fries," "Moroccan yogurt"... The snacks that come to mind are different for each person, but they are all...

Chimon2018.09.06

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