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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, right in the heart of Morioka...

Let's go up to the second and third floors of Monaca! To get to the second floor, you need to go through the stairs and escalator just inside the Red Brick Entrance on the north side of the building, and then there are two access points that lead to the underground parking lot...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.30

"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, the heart of Morioka! Introducing a store that brings together Morioka's cuisine!.

Monaka, a commercial complex that opened at the entrance to Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City on July 11, 2024, has been a huge success, attracting many customers from inside and outside the city every day.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.30

"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Shichinohe Edition] A place that remains strongly associated with horse breeding...

Of the nine "To" (towns), Shichinohe is the northernmost, and even today, horse ranches are scattered throughout the area. These days, thoroughbred racehorses are raised, rather than military or farm horses.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.29

Nekka Vodka & YUZU Nekka Vodka

Nekka Vodka, a rice-based vodka produced by Nekka Okuaizu Distillery, is...

Nekka Okuaizu Distillery in Tadami Town, Fukushima Prefecture, produces the rice shochu "Nekka." The sake lees, a by-product of the rice shochu distillation process, are distilled again to produce a high-alcohol spirit...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.27

A moving restaurant!? Travel on the Hachinohe Line with TOHOKU EMOTION [Aomori Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture]

Dining cars where you could eat on board trains used to be attached to many long-distance express trains and Shinkansen trains, but they have disappeared over time. However, there are still some trains where meals are served on board...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.26

"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Gonohe and Rokunohe edition] A simple but tasteful...

Aomori Prefecture's National Route 4 runs from the northern part of Sannohe County to the southern part of Kamikita County, connecting Gonohe and Rokunohe from the south. Gonohe is located in a mountainous area with extensive forests.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.25

[Around Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] The delicious season has arrived! Events where you can enjoy beer...

The muggy heat that clings to your skin... Sweat pouring down like a waterfall... Just when you start to feel sluggish every day, the "season for delicious beer" begins. When you hold a chilled mug to your mouth...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.07.24

[Fukushima Prefecture] Experience an amazing peach experience! Locals recommend direct sales stores and varieties

Peaches are a popular specialty of Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, they have been featured frequently in the media and have become a nationally renowned brand fruit. Peaches are a unique food...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.07.18

"Yakisoba Bagoong" is a product exclusive to the Tohoku and Shinetsu regions

Why is Yakisoba Bagoong so popular in Tohoku? A look into this local soul food

One of the things that surprises people living in Tohoku when they travel outside the prefecture is that Yakisoba Bagoon is not sold anywhere in the country. In fact, Yakisoba Bagoon is not sold nationwide, and is a product exclusive to the Tohoku and Shinetsu regions...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.27

[Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture] Elm Fresh Market has been renovated! Super fresh seafood...

Aomori Prefecture is known as a treasure trove of seafood! There are markets all over the prefecture where you can buy fresh fish, so locals can always get their favorite seafood at low prices. However, for tourists, the wholesale...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.06.26

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