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[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Iwate Edition ②] Iwate's Autumn Festivals Change with the Region

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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.03

Hanamaki Festival

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Iwate Edition ①] Come see the gorgeous and elegant floats made by local residents!

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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.09.03

Shimizumori Nanba, a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City

What is "Shimizumori Nanba," a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City? Here are some recipes and products recommended by locals...

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...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.02

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Fukushima Edition] Autumn in Fukushima is all about warrior processions and fighting festivals!

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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.30

Enjoy Aomori's specialty "Takekimi"! Learn how to eat it deliciously and how to make a soft shake...

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...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.08.29

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and music filling the streets

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.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!

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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.21

Miyagi's local natto

From north to south! 7 local natto varieties from Miyagi Prefecture that you can buy at supermarkets! [Miyagi Prefecture]

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...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.08.20

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 Historic and Traditional Autumn Festivals in Akita

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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.16

Koriyama brand vegetables [Sasuke eggplant and Mankichidon]

What are Koriyama brand vegetables? [Sasuke Eggplant - Mankichidon Edition] We cooked and tried them! [Fukuoka...

Did you know that Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture has vegetables called "Koriyama Brand Vegetables"? These distinctive vegetables, unique to Koriyama and grown with the aim of establishing a brand, are not just ordinary vegetables...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.15

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