When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...
Are you familiar with "dashi," a traditional Yamagata Prefecture dish? Many of you probably already know about it! Dashi is a nutritious broth made with plenty of vegetables, such as cucumbers and eggplants.
When you think of natto, you might imagine it as something you eat plain for breakfast, but in the Tohoku region, it's a whole different experience. In Tohoku, where fermented food culture is deeply rooted, natto has become a part of the local food culture...
When talking about chikuwa in Aomori Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is Maruyo Suisan's Kamome Chikuwa. Its presence is immediately apparent when you look at the kamaboko section of a supermarket. Rows and rows of Kamome Chikuwa...
Fermentation culture remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among these, "nishin no kikomi" (sliced herring), eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori, has long been loved as a side dish for rice or as a snack with alcohol.
In supermarkets and Japanese confectionery shops in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture, sweets called "Unpei" are available around the New Year's holiday, before Obon, and during the equinox. They come in bright pink, fluorescent green, and other colors...
Have you heard of the Beljoyce Group's "Delicious! Sesame-Fragrant Beef Curry Bread," which won the Grand Prize at the 2025 Lunch Box and Side Dish Awards? It's a curry bread filled with beef curry...
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Natto is a staple accompaniment to rice. Because it's delicious and nutritionally balanced, many households keep it on hand, right? Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture has a high natto consumption...
Kirisensho is a steamed rice cake made from kneaded rice flour. It is a local confectionery served at celebrations in the central inland area of Iwate Prefecture and eaten as a snack during farm work such as rice planting. The other day, I...
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If you go to a station building or local product section in Fukushima Prefecture, you'll find a wide selection of delicious-looking sweets. This time, we'll be focusing on "Yubeshi," one of the most popular local sweets. Its chewy texture and simple flavor...
