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Enjoy the famous soft serve ice cream at Marukan Building Dai Shokudo! [Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture]

Marukan Building Dai Shokudo, located in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is famous for its 10-layer soft serve ice cream roll. It offers a wide variety of dishes, including ramen, sushi, and Western cuisine, and retains a retro Showa-era atmosphere. If you're traveling to Hanamaki,...

natsukinatsuki2023.08.08

[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Experience nature at Minamigaoka Ranch in Bandai Plateau

Minamigaoka Ranch in Bandai Kogen is an open-air ranch with a panoramic view of Mount Bandai. It is popular for its various dairy products made with milk from Guernsey cows, a rare breed in Japan. This time, we will be introducing Minamigaoka Ranch, which has a fantastic location...

natsukinatsuki2023.08.07

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tsuruoka City is home to four national hot spring resorts

Tsuruoka City is home to four national hot spring resorts: Yutagawa Onsen, Atsumi Onsen, Yunohama Onsen, and Yura Onsen.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.07.26

[Yamagata Prefecture] Is Yamagata the secret to surviving the hot summer? A look into Yamagata's "chilled food culture"...

Despite various efforts, have you given up on the idea that the summer heat is just a waste of time? Want to do something about the summer heat, or at least make your surroundings cooler?.

SatomioriSatomiori2023.07.25

[Fukushima Prefecture] A hot topic! Processed food made with "specialty peaches" available at Fukushima Roadside Station...

Fukushima is the kingdom of fruits! Among them, peaches, which are coming into season soon, are the second most produced in Japan, accounting for 20% of the nation's total. Peaches are in season from late June to mid-September...

natsukinatsuki2023.07.21

[Kagamiishi Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Iwase Farm, famous for its farm mornings, features a corn maze and rice paddy...

"Morning on the Farm," one of Japan's Ministry of Education songs, was born at Iwase Farm in Kagamiishi Town, Iwase County, Fukushima Prefecture. Every summer, one of the largest giant corn mazes in the Tohoku region appears at Iwase Farm...

natsukinatsuki2023.07.19

7 Must-See Tourist Spots in Morioka! If you come to Morioka, be sure to check these out! [...

"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.10

Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"

Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?

Have you heard of "Noshi Ume," a Yamagata specialty? It looks like jelly and at first glance looks like a cheap snack for children, but it's actually a traditional Japanese sweet with a long history. This time, we'll be introducing "Noshi Ume," a Yamagata specialty...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.07.06

4 Recommended Delicious Home-Roasted Coffee Shops in Morioka! [Iwate Prefecture]

The number of coffee shops that roast their own green beans and serve them is on the rise. Morioka, which was introduced as a "coffee town" in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023," is also home to many shops that roast their own beans.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.03

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7 Long-established Coffee Shops in Morioka City! Spend time surrounded by the Showa Era [Iwate Prefecture]

Morioka City was featured in the New York Times' "52 Cities to Visit in 2023" article as a city with many cozy coffee shops. While modern "cafes" are popular in urban areas,...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.30

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