Iwate Prefecture has the most roadside stations with accommodation facilities out of the six Tohoku prefectures, with five roadside stations offering hotels, campgrounds, and RV parks for overnight stays. All of these are surrounded by abundant nature...
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What kind of dish do you imagine when you hear "Igamenchi"? Many people probably imagine a minced meat cutlet made with squid instead of meat. However, "Igamenchi" is a dish eaten in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...
Hachinohe City, located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture, is a port town blessed with seafood. Have you heard of "Ichigo-ni," a local Hachinohe dish? You might think it's a sweet, red strawberry soup, but...
Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Aomori Prefecture is surrounded by nature and boasts particularly untouched natural beauty, with many famous autumn foliage spots scattered throughout the prefecture. As the northernmost prefecture in Tohoku, the autumn leaves arrive earlier than in other prefectures, and many...
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As of 2024, Fukushima Prefecture has 35 roadside stations, each with its own unique character and appealing to driving tourists. Some of these have hotel-like accommodation facilities within the premises...
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As car camping trips at roadside stations are experiencing a quiet boom, an increasing number of roadside stations are being built with auto campgrounds and hotels. Unfortunately, Miyagi Prefecture does not have any lodging facilities...
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Iburi-gakko, a traditional Akita pickle, is known for its crispy texture and unique smoked flavor. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT: What is the traditional food "Iburi-gakko"?.
"Shiso-wrapped apricots" have been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as I left the Tohoku region, the opportunities to encounter them decreased. After some research, I discovered that shiso-wrapped apricots originated in Aomori...
Autumn festivals in northern Iwate Prefecture are characterized by the parade of colorfully decorated floats with warrior dolls and decorative curtains through the town. The floats are always driven by local children...
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Have you heard of "Shimizumori Namba," a vegetable grown in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture? It's sold at roadside stations and in the local vegetable section of supermarkets in Hirosaki City, but I'm not sure what kind of vegetable it is...
