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Have you heard of Apios? Introducing the nutritious superfood grown in Aomori

A small potato called "Apios" can be found at farm shops in Aomori. It looks similar to a potato, but it's actually a legume and is so nutritious it's been called a "superfood." This time, we'll be introducing Apios...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.11.10

When you think of yakiniku, you think of mutton, right?! Exploring the mutton food culture of Tadami Town [Fukushima Prefecture...

Yakiniku is delicious any time of the year. What kind of meat do you like? Beef, pork, chicken, mutton...huh, mutton? In fact, there are areas in Fukushima Prefecture where mutton is synonymous with yakiniku...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.11.06

What is the edible chrysanthemum "Afang Palace"? Find out about the origins and recipes of this ingredient that colors autumn in Tohoku!

Like mushrooms and chestnuts, there are many foods that make you feel like autumn has arrived, but in Aomori Prefecture, one such ingredient is the yellow edible chrysanthemum known as "Abokyu." This time, we'll be looking at what kind of ingredient Abokyu is...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.11.04

What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!

In the Tsugaru region of Aomori, there is a mysterious dish called "Nikujiru." Just hearing the name might lead you to think of it as a type of pork soup, but it's actually something completely different. It's soy sauce flavored and has a variety of ingredients...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.10.21

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.10

All you need is this to make your meal delicious! Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukuoka...

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series. This dish features a rich miso paste and plenty of ingredients...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.10

[Aomori Hirosaki] Nakamiso is now available as a cup ramen!? A taste review to see how well it's recreated!

It's no exaggeration to say that there is a ramen that is known by everyone in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. That ramen is "Nakamiso." This miso ramen has been served for many years in the basement food court of Nakasan Hirosaki...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.18

Why is Aomori scallops so delicious? From the seasonal season to how to eat and use it...

When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, it is important to remember that the existence of scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop production areas in Japan. For the residents of the prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.07.28

The season for the local dish "dashi" has arrived! We'll introduce you to a wide range of recipes and arrangements...

Do you know about dashi, a local dish that has been handed down in Yamagata Prefecture for a long time? I already know it! There are many people who do that, right? The dashi is rich in flavor, with plenty of vegetables such as cucumbers and eggplants...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.06.18

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Tohoku's natto culture is amazing! Introducing unique natto dishes from the six Tohoku prefectures [A must-have natto lover...

When you think of natto, you may think of it as it is for breakfast, but in the Tohoku region, the flavors are different. In Tohoku, where fermented food culture is taking root, natto is also a local food culture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.05.15

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