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What are Iizaka Onsen's famous "radium eggs"? Don't underestimate them as just hot spring eggs [Fukuoka].

Iizaka Onsen, a hot spring resort in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for its "radium eggs." The yolk has a rich, sticky flavor, while the white is smooth and silky. Just as you might imagine...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.06.03

[Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture] Roadside Station Takada Matsubara, a symbol of Rikuzentakata's reconstruction

Takada Matsubara Roadside Station is located within the Takada Matsubara Tsunami Reconstruction Memorial Park in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture, and is adjacent to the Iwate Prefecture Great East Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Memorial Museum.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.05.28

Ichian's Two-Colored Soba Noodles

Delicious, filling, and great value for money! Tendo City's soba restaurant "Ichian"...

Yamagata Prefecture is still fresh in our minds, boasting Japan's highest ramen consumption! While ramen is delicious, for people from the Tohoku region, Yamagata is synonymous with soba noodles. Known as the "Soba Highway," it's a place famous for its soba noodles.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.05.25

Rocky landscape on the west coast of the Oga Peninsula ©Oganavi

[Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture] Strange rock formations on the west coast where ancient legends are passed down

Oga Peninsula's famous tourist attractions, including Godzilla Rock and the Osanbashi Pier, are popular for their intriguing shapes, but they are also valuable places where you can witness the history of the Earth...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.15

BBQ

Aomori Prefecture's BBQ is not your average thing! Is it true that the main dishes are sagari and innards?

Aomori Prefecture is known for its abundance of fresh seafood and vegetables, but did you know that it also has a unique yakiniku (grilled meat) culture? In this article, we'll introduce the unique BBQ characteristics found in Aomori Prefecture, particularly the Tsugaru region.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.14

Sakaeya ​​Main Store shop card

If it's nearby, try it for ramen! Sakaeya ​​Honten, the birthplace of "hiyashi" ramen (Yamagata Prefecture)

During the hot summer, you crave something cold! At times like that, the most common thing you can find is "chilled" ramen. In Hokkaido, chilled Chinese noodles are called "chilled ramen.".

AoiwaAoiwa2024.05.11

apple juice

5 popular apple juices from Aomori Prefecture! Recommended as souvenirs!

Aomori Prefecture is known as the "apple prefecture," and many tourists enjoy apple pie and fresh apples. However, if you come to Aomori, you should definitely try apple juice!.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.02

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] A truly irresistible treat! Local bread "Cream Box"...

Introducing "Cream Box," a local bread from Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Cream Box is a sweet bread with a gentle flavor that is loved by people of all ages and genders. It has a generous amount of cream on the surface...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.26

What is Shirakawa like? A treasure trove of trivia to help you understand the area, including its history, tourist spots, and local specialties...

It would be cool if you could explain smoothly when someone asks you, "What's XXX like?" This "Local Knowledge Treasure Box" is packed with trivia that will come in handy in such situations...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.23

The crisp texture of "Nebuta Pickles" is a must-have for rice and sake! [Aomori Prefecture]

The rice-producing Tohoku region is home to many excellent rice accompaniments. One such accompaniment is "Nebutazuke," sold by Yamamoto Foods in Aomori Prefecture. Nebutazuke is a pickle that is typical of Aomori, a region with abundant fishing grounds...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.22

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