When you think of "chikuwa" in Aomori Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is Maruyo Suisan's "Kamome Chikuwa." Its presence is obvious when you look at the Kamaboko corner at the supermarket. How many rows are Kamme Chikuwa...
Fermentation culture still remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among them, "Nishinoki" that can be eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori has been loved for many years as a snack to eat with rice and alcohol...
supermarkets and Japanese confectionery shops in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture are lined with sweets called "Unpei" during the New Year holidays, before Obon, and during the equinox period. Colors such as pure pink and fluorescent green...
Have you heard of the Bell Joyce Group's "Delicious Beef Curry Bread with Sesame Fragrance" that won the top prize at the "Bento and Side Dishes Awards 2025"? Beef curry filling...
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Natto is a classic rice accompaniment. It is delicious and has a good nutritional balance, so many households probably keep it on hand. Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture has a large amount of natto consumption...
"Kirisensho" is a local sweet made from steamed rice flour, and is served at celebrations in the central part of Iwate Prefecture, or as a snack when planting rice or farming. The other day, I was able to...
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When you go to the station buildings and the product corner in Fukushima Prefecture, you'll find a wide selection of delicious sweets. This time we've picked out Yubeshi, which is one of the most popular local sweets. It has a chewy texture and a simple...
There are many local ramen in Aomori Prefecture, and among them, "Miso Curry Milk Ramen" stands out. At first glance, this combination may seem like a mismatch, but the richness of the miso and the curry...
For Aomori residents, simiko is not just a companion to rice. If you have a simplicity for breakfast, that's enough to satisfy you. In fact, if you have muscular teeth, you don't need any other side dishes. Aomori's Sue...
When you think of the classic ingredients in tempura, what do you think of? Shrimp, sweet potato, maitake mushrooms, shiso leaves, and manju. ...Huh, manju? that's right. Um, there's bean paste in it...
