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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

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

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