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Fried gluten rice bowl

Make Aburafu Donburi at Home! A Delicious B-Class Gourmet Originating from Miyagi Prefecture

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: A traditional gourmet dish that is a must-try on any trip to Akita!

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice-producing regions. According to a 2016 announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Akita Prefecture ranks third in the nation in terms of rice yield. It's precisely because of this...

akoako2017.04.17

Sandfish

Akita's winter symbol: Hatahata

The divine fish, "Hatahata" (hatahata), is a combination of the kanji for "fish" and "god." Hatahata, a symbol of winter in Akita and its soul food, is the name of a fish caught off the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.08

Approach to Mount Teikyo

Speaking of Sendai! The locals love the triangular deep-fried tofu and Mount Teikyo [Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture has a wide selection of delicious prepared foods, such as sasakama (rice crackers) and beef tongue, but they make a rather cliched souvenir. If you're looking for something a little more unique, try Teikyo Mountain's "Teikyo...".

Chimon2017.02.08

Housewife's Shop Saichi

Local supermarket Shufu no Mise Saichi sells 20,000 Akiu Ohagi rice balls 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 potato stew

Come to Japan's No. 1 Imoni Festival 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

Yamadera

Enjoy Risshakuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's most popular tourist spots, to the fullest!

Yamadera, commonly known as "Yamadera" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most popular tourist spots. You can climb stone steps to reach Risshakuji Temple at the top. The view you see once you reach the top is truly spectacular! It's a place that attracts a constant stream of tourists...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Towada Barayaki

5 B-class gourmet foods you absolutely must try when you visit Aomori that you can't find anywhere else!

When asked about Aomori Prefecture's famous food, most people would probably answer apples. However, Aomori Prefecture is also famous for many other ingredients, such as garlic, Chinese yam, and tuna. This time, we will also be introducing the Tohoku Shinkansen...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.08

Inaniwa udon

[Akita] Yokote & Yuzawa Area: Full of Food and Sightseeing Attractions!

A variety of attractive tourist destinations. The area around Yokote and Yuzawa in Akita Prefecture has historically been famous for its many hot springs. Furthermore, with Mount Kurikoma at its center, there are many famous spots where you can enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.10.27

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