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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.07

Nanbu Toji Sake

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

RyokoRyoko2025.10.01

Part 2! Soft serve ice cream at roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture! Rich in fruit flavors...

The six Tohoku prefectures are home to delicious rice, vegetables, fruit, and milk, and Yamagata Prefecture is no exception, showcasing the deliciousness of these ingredients in its roadside station original soft serve ice cream.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.09.26

Super interesting! Tare de Matsumoto, a premium yakiniku sauce, taste review [Fukushima Prefecture]...

R Artisan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a signboard company that handles outdoor advertising. However, this company has another surprising side to it. That is, Matsumoto...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.22

[Akita Prefecture] Akita Roadside Station Soft Cream 2nd Edition! A popular soft serve ice cream from the rice-producing area inland...

Of the six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku has the third most roadside stations, with 34 (as of June 2025), after Iwate and Fukushima. Each roadside station offers local soft serve ice cream that takes advantage of the region's unique characteristics.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.09.18

What's so great about Aomori garlic? A thorough explanation of the differences and the secret to its deliciousness!

When I see a bag labeled "Aomori Garlic" at the supermarket, I feel a little proud. Living in Aomori Prefecture, garlic is naturally produced in Aomori, but its taste and aroma...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.09.12

All you need is this to make your meal delicious! Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukuoka...

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series. This dish features a rich miso paste and plenty of ingredients...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.10

Tamagawa Village is a major producer of the mythical fruit "Sarunashi"! It has been gaining attention as a superfruit...

Have you heard of the fruit called "Saru-nashi"? Tamagawa Village, located in the Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, is a local specialty of the town, and is actively producing this fruit, which is said to be the ancestor of kiwifruit.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.09.05

[Akita Prefecture] Akita has more than just Babahera ice cream! A variety of roadside stations...

A typical summer sight in Akita is "Babahera Ice Cream," where a parasol is set up in a roadside parking space and then the baker skillfully uses a spatula underneath to create rose-shaped ice cream.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.08.25

[Aomori Hirosaki] Nakamiso is now available as a cup ramen!? A taste review to see how well it's recreated!

It's no exaggeration to say that there is a ramen that is known by everyone in Hirosaki, Aomori Prefecture. That ramen is "Nakamiso." This miso ramen has been served for many years in the basement food court of Nakasan Hirosaki...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.08.18

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