"Shiso-wrapped apricots" have been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as I left the Tohoku region, the opportunities to encounter them decreased. After some research, I discovered that shiso-wrapped apricots originated in Aomori...
Compared to northern Iwate Prefecture, where many festivals feature elegant floats parading through the streets, autumn festivals in the southern part of the prefecture are more distinctive. In towns along the Sanriku coast, there are festivals where mikoshi (portable shrines) are carried in the sea, and inland towns have a variety of...
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Autumn festivals in northern Iwate Prefecture are characterized by the parade of colorfully decorated floats with warrior dolls and decorative curtains through the town. The floats are always driven by local children...
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Have you heard of "Shimizumori Namba," a vegetable grown in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture? It's sold at roadside stations and in the local vegetable section of supermarkets in Hirosaki City, but I'm not sure what kind of vegetable it is...
Fukushima Prefecture's nationally known festivals include the Fukushima Waraji Festival in Fukushima City and the Uneme Festival in Koriyama City, both of which are summer festivals held in early August. This article...
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Dakekimi, a local specialty of Aomori, has captivated many people with its sweetness and rich flavor. In this article, we'll introduce ways to enjoy Dakekimi to the fullest, as well as how to enjoy this seasonal delicacy...
Miyagi Prefecture's major autumn festivals include the annual festival of Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of the Sendai domain, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. Other famous festivals include the festival of Masamune Date of Mt. Iwate, where the domain's founder, Masamune Date, had his base before founding Sendai.
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When asked, "What is the first festival that comes to mind when thinking of Yamagata Prefecture?", many people would probably answer the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th. There are many summer festivals in Yamagata Prefecture, but...
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Natto is a processed food that is easily available, packed with nutrition, and is a must-have for many people in the morning! While many people in western Japan are said to dislike it, many people from the Tohoku region seem to like it...
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When you think of festivals in Akita, you probably think of summer festivals held in July and August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many fascinating autumn festivals held throughout the prefecture. In this article...
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