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What is Iwaki's famous confectionery "Jangara"? A Japanese confectionery with a smooth texture that will make you want to eat it again and again. [Fukuoka].

Jangara, a famous confectionery from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is characterized by its thick, rich bean paste and crispy, chewy crust. It can be purchased not only in Iwaki City but also at local product centers and supermarkets throughout Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.25

Aomori Prefecture's annual apple harvest is 370,000 tons, the highest in Japan! But how much is 370,000 tons?

Even if you don't live in the Tohoku region, many people know that apples are a specialty of Aomori Prefecture. The amount of apples harvested in Aomori Prefecture in 2023 was a whopping 374.40 million...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.21

[Fukushima Prefecture] Picking out local products that can be used as "hot pot ingredients"! Original "Fu...

There is both the sea and the mountains. Fukushima Prefecture has it all: the rough sea breezes, the tranquil forests, the heavy snowfall, and the gentle murmuring of rivers. To overcome the harsh natural environment...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.13

Chocolate-flavored sweets from Fukushima Prefecture! Limited-edition flavors of famous sweets?

It's no exaggeration to say that chocolate is a sweet tooth. It's delicious in spring and summer, but even more so in the cold season! Its rich sweetness reaches deep into your heart...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.12

Is "Manju Tempura" Really Delicious? Introducing Famous Shops and How to Make It [Fukushima Prefecture]

When you think of the classic ingredients for tempura, what comes to mind? Shrimp, sweet potato, maitake mushroom, shiso leaf, and manju. ... Wait, manju? Yes. That's right. The manju filled with sweet bean paste...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.10

This is a bit of a sudden question. Hong Kong fried noodles are delicious, right? They're the same all over the country...

I've loved instant noodles, "Hong Kong Yakisoba," since I was a child. As an adult, I could easily purchase them at supermarkets in Miyagi Prefecture, so when I was living alone...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.02.07

Aomori is a hidden horse meat producing region! Explaining why horse meat culture has spread

Did you know that Aomori Prefecture is the third largest producer of horse meat after Kumamoto and Fukushima? While horse meat dishes such as horse sashimi and sakura nabe are widely known, it is surprising to learn that Aomori is also a hidden horse meat renowned region...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.02.05

Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes of it?.

Winter in Aomori is synonymous with snow, winter sports, and delicious hotpot dishes that warm the soul. Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is an essential winter staple. In Aomori supermarkets, you can find it...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.02.04

Special Junmai sake "Kawaguchi Natto"

A sake with a natto label, which is forbidden by sake breweries? A special junmai sake, a collaboration between two companies from the same hometown...

Wataya is one of Miyagi Prefecture's most famous sake brands. Kanenoi Sake Brewery, the brewer of Wataya, sells a limited edition product only once a year. It's called Special Junmai Kawaguchi Natto. ...Hmm? Natto...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.30

What is Akita's traditional vegetable, "Choroki"? A look into this mysterious ingredient that is essential for New Year's celebrations

The slightly unfamiliar name "chorogi" and its unique red, swirling appearance may surprise those who see it for the first time, making them wonder if it's even edible. However, this chorogi is native to Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.27

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