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It is characterized by its elegant sweetness! What is Akita's specialty, "morokoshi"? [Akita Prefecture]

Each region has its own specialty products. Of course, Akita Prefecture has many of these, and the souvenir shops are lined with colorful sweets and folk crafts. Among the souvenirs, "gold...".

akoako2017.05.07

Fried wheat bowl

Make fried tofu bowl at home! [Miyagi Prefecture] Delicious B-grade gourmet food originating from the country

A famous B-class gourmet dish from Miyagi Prefecture is the aburafu don (fried gluten rice bowl). It has gained national fame through the B-Class Gourmet Grand Prix (B-1 Grand Prix) and the "Secret Kenmin Show.".

Chimon2017.05.02

[Kiritanpo] Traditional gourmet food that is a must when traveling to Akita!

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice regions. According to a 2016 announcement from the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Akita Prefecture ranks third in the country in terms of rice harvest. That's why Akita Prefecture is...

akoako2017.04.17

Hatahata

Akita's winter symbol "Hatahata"

The divine fish "Hatahata" is written in the kanji character "God" on the "fish" and "Hatahata" is written in the "Hatahata" symbol of Akita's winter and soul food, Hatahata, is the name of a fish caught off the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.08

Seikizan Sando

Speaking of Sendai! The locals also love triangular aburaage and the definition mountain [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture's prepared dishes, such as sasa kama and beef tongue, are also delicious, but I have to say that they are a good souvenir. If you want to give something a little unusual, then you can find the "Design" of Demiyama...

Chimon2017.02.08

Housewife's shop Saichi

Akiu Ohagi from the local supermarket housewife shop, Saichi, sells 20,000 units a day!? [Miya...

There are three things I would like you to try when you visit Sendai. One is "Zunda Shake," the other is "Beef Tongue Set Meal," and the last is "Akiu Ohagi." Akiu Ohagi in particular is a little-known dish...

Chimon2017.02.01

Yamagata style imoni

Let's go to the best Imoni festival in Japan to be held in Yamagata City! [Yamagata Prefecture]

What do you imagine when you hear the word "imoni"? As the name suggests, imoni is "boiled potatoes." In the Tohoku region, it is so popular that it is often referred to as a spring cherry blossom viewing dish and an autumn imoni dish.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.31

mountain temple

Let's fully enjoy Tateishokuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's leading sightseeing spots!

Commonly known as "Yamaji" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most famous tourist spots. You will climb the stone steps to Tateishiji Temple, which is at the top. After climbing, the view is truly spectacular! Tourists come constantly afterwards...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Towada Barayaki

I definitely want to eat this when I go to Aomori! B-class gourmet food that you can't find in other prefectures! 5 selections

When you hear about a famous ingredient in Aomori Prefecture, most people may say apples. However, Aomori Prefecture has many famous ingredients such as garlic and long tuna. This time we will also be holding the Tohoku Shinkansen...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.08

Inaniwa udon

[Akita] Full of attractive food and sightseeing! Yokote & Yuzawa area

A variety of attractive tourist destinations The locations, mainly in Yokote and Yuzawa City in Akita Prefecture, are famous for their many hot springs historically. Furthermore, there are famous spots with beautiful views of the mountains, centered around Mt. Kurikoma...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

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