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The crisp texture of "Nebuta Pickles" is a must-have for rice and sake! [Aomori Prefecture]

The rice-producing Tohoku region is home to many excellent rice accompaniments. One such accompaniment is "Nebutazuke," sold by Yamamoto Foods in Aomori Prefecture. Nebutazuke is a pickle that is typical of Aomori, a region with abundant fishing grounds...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.22

The popular "Matagi" tradition of wild game began in Kitaakita City! [Akita Prefecture]

The Ani region (Kamikoani Village, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture) is home to the Jomon period Isedotai Ruins, known for its stone circle, which is registered as a World Heritage Site.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.12

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024! Event information and 5 recommended food stalls by locals! [Aomori...

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 will be held from April 12 to May 5, 2024. Hirosaki's cherry blossoms, said to be the best in Japan, are characterized by their overlapping blossoms, and are a representative sight of Aomori.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.04.11

[Fukushima Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in the Aizu Region, Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!

Hot springs in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture surround the Aizu Basin, and are dotted around Mount Bandai and the mountains of Minami Aizu, with a variety of spring qualities. Hot springs include Higashiyama Onsen, Ashinomaki Onsen, and Yuno...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.04.10

Not just Akita dogs! Odate City's natural monument, the "Akita Three Chickens" [Akita Prefecture]

Odate City is known for its Akita dogs, but it is also home to the Akita Three Chickens - the Hinai Chicken, the Koeyoshi Chicken, and the Kinpachi Chicken - which are designated as national and prefectural natural monuments.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.05

Sauce pork cutlet bowl

Did you know that there are actually three varieties of the famous Aizu local delicacy, "Sauce Katsudon"?.

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture has a local delicacy called "Sauce Katsudon"? The ultimate combination of sweet and spicy sauce and pork cutlet, accented with shredded cabbage, is served with rice...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.03

[Miyagi Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!

Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of hot springs among the six Tohoku prefectures, but despite its limited number, it is dotted with hot springs with unique spring qualities. Naruko Onsenkyo, home to five hot spring resorts, and Akiu Onsen, near Sendai city...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.03.25

Awamanju

[Yanaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Awamanju" recommended by locals? 7 stores where you can buy it...

When it comes to souvenir sweets from Fukushima, "Mamadooru" and "Usukawa Manju" are famous. However, this time we will introduce "Awa Manju," a sweet that has many hidden fans. Awa Manju...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.03.22

[Fukushima Prefecture] Choose from hidden hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring qualities in the Nakadori and Hamadori areas of Fukushima Prefecture...

Fukushima Prefecture has the most hot spring resorts in the Tohoku region, with hot springs with unique spring qualities dotted throughout its three regions: Nakadori, where the Tohoku Shinkansen runs, Hamadori along the Pacific coast, and Aizu.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.03.21

"Saimochi" is a delicious local dish from Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. What is the essential ingredient, "Junen"?

Winter is the season when we crave mochi (rice cakes). Many of us have fond childhood memories of munching on mochi during New Year's. This time, we'll be introducing a local dish from Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.01.23

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