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[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Fukushima Edition] Autumn in Fukushima is all about warrior processions and fighting festivals!

Fukushima Prefecture's nationally known festivals include the Fukushima Waraji Festival in Fukushima City and the Uneme Festival in Koriyama City, both of which are summer festivals held in early August. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.30

"Takekimi," a brand of corn from Aomori Prefecture

Enjoy Aomori's famous "Takekimi" corn! Discover its seasonality, delicious ways to eat it, and even try it in soft-serve ice cream...

Aomori's prized specialty, "Dakekimi" corn, captivates many with its sweetness and rich flavor. This article will explore ways to enjoy Dakekimi even more, and discuss the seasonal taste...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.08.29

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and music filling the streets

Miyagi Prefecture's major autumn festivals include the annual festival of Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of the Sendai domain, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. Other famous festivals include the festival of Masamune Date of Mt. Iwate, where the domain's founder, Masamune Date, had his base before founding Sendai.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!

When asked, "What is the first festival that comes to mind when thinking of Yamagata Prefecture?", many people would probably answer the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th. There are many summer festivals in Yamagata Prefecture, but...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.21

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 Historic and Traditional Autumn Festivals in Akita

When you think of festivals in Akita, you probably think of summer festivals held in July and August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many fascinating autumn festivals held throughout the prefecture. In this article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.16

Koriyama brand vegetables [Sasuke eggplant and Mankichidon]

What are Koriyama brand vegetables? [Sasuke Eggplant - Mankichidon Edition] We cooked and tried them! [Fukuoka...

Did you know that Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture has vegetables called "Koriyama Brand Vegetables"? These distinctive vegetables, unique to Koriyama and grown with the aim of establishing a brand, are not just ordinary vegetables...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.15

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Aomori Edition] Introducing Aomori's autumn festivals and local cuisine!

When it comes to festivals in Aomori Prefecture, there are many summer festivals held in early August that are popular nationwide, such as the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Hirosaki Neputa Festival, Goshogawara Tachineputa, and the Hachinohe Sansha Festival.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.14

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Exploring the culture of miso! Introducing recommended miso and local dishes [Fukushima Prefecture]

Fukushima Prefecture is blessed with a harsh natural environment, and various food cultures have developed in different regions to suit the local climate. However, one thing that is common throughout the prefecture is the love of miso. The seasoning...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.13

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, right in the heart of Morioka...

Let's go up to the second and third floors of Monaca! To get to the second floor, you need to go through the stairs and escalator just inside the Red Brick Entrance on the north side of the building, and then there are two access points that lead to the underground parking lot...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.30

"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, the heart of Morioka! Introducing a store that brings together Morioka's cuisine!.

Monaka, a commercial complex that opened at the entrance to Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City on July 11, 2024, has been a huge success, attracting many customers from inside and outside the city every day.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.30

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