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Taroan's famous "Aizu Tenjin-sama" fluffy bouche with addictive cheese cream...

Have you heard of the sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama"? It's a long-selling treat that has been sold by the confectionery store "Taroan" since 1979. It has a soft and fluffy bouche with a firm texture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.20

[Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with mustard miso is the Fukushima way! Perfect as a side dish with rice...

When you think of horse sashimi, many people think of it as a Kyushu specialty. However, horse sashimi is also a specialty of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. And in Fukushima, horse sashimi is served with mustard miso...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.10

Speaking of Akita station bento, this is it! We talk about the appeal of Hanazen's chicken rice bento!

When talking about Akita ekiben, the first name that comes to mind is Hanazen's Chicken Rice. This dish, with soft, tender chicken meat coated in a sweet and spicy sauce atop fluffy, cooked rice, is a favorite among both locals and travelers...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.19

What is Towada Barayaki? Introducing the store where it originated and the recipe [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Barayaki is beef belly seasoned with a sweet and spicy sauce and grilled on a hot plate. This dish, beloved mainly in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, is an easy dish made with only onions and beef belly.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.17

[Aomori Prefecture] Which cider is recommended? We actually tried them all!

In Aomori, the kingdom of apples, cider, an alcoholic drink made from apples, is gaining attention. There are a wide variety of ciders, from fruity sweet to dry, authentic. This time, I, a local, will taste and compare them...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.13

What is "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba"? Introducing the best cooking methods and when it's in season [Aomori Prefecture]

When you think of the seafood that Aomori Prefecture is proud of, many people probably think of tuna, scallops, and squid. In fact, Hachinohe's brand mackerel, "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba," is also one of Aomori's most famous seafood...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.09

A must-have in Aomori's cold winter! What is the local dish "Jappa Soup"?

In Aomori's cold winters, soups to warm the body are essential. Aomori has a variety of soups, such as "keno soup," "senbei soup," and "ichigo ni," but the one I'd like to introduce this time is "jappa...".

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.04

Introducing the appeal, recipes and where to buy "Owani bean sprouts", a traditional vegetable grown using hot spring heat [...

Have you heard of "Owani bean sprouts," grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? They're thin, long bean sprouts, and not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing too! For those who only know regular bean sprouts, this may come as a shock...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.18

Is Genghis Khan originated in Yamagata Zao? Why is it attracting attention from all over the country? [Yamagata Prefecture]

The Zao mountain range is part of the Ou Mountains, which stretch north to south through the center of the Tohoku region. It is a complex volcano group located on the border between Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. The foothills of both prefectures are home to a wide variety of sports, including hot springs and ski resorts.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2024.11.12

[Aomori Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Aomori Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one roadside station with a hotel-like accommodation facility, but there are three roadside stations with adjacent campgrounds where you can stay in auto camping or cottages.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.11

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