There are stylish Starbucks stores all over Japan, but Hirosaki City in Aomori Prefecture is also home to the quaint, Showa-era retro Starbucks Coffee Hirosaki Koenmae store. Located in Hirosaki Park, famous for its cherry blossoms...
Have you heard of "Hoya Tamago" (Hoya Eggs), which are quietly becoming more and more popular in Miyagi Prefecture? Made with sea squirts, a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, they make a perfect souvenir. Furthermore, there's a sea squirt egg shop at Sendai Station...
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"Gotto" is a famous confectionery from Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. It comes in a specially designed package by Leiji Matsumoto, the manga artist behind Galaxy Express 999.
Speaking of snow, Tohoku is the place to be! Aomori's winter cold and snowfall are particularly different from other prefectures. If you're planning your first trip to Aomori, you might be wondering, "How cold is it in Aomori?".
In addition to the recommended travel spots in Morioka City featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2023," there are other recommended spots within walking distance of Morioka Station.
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The chocolate-flavored "Haginoshirabe," a sister product of the famous Sendai confectionery "Haginotsuki," will be back on sale for a limited time from Wednesday, February 1st at select stores and the official online shop...
On January 12, 2023, the New York Times announced that Morioka City was ranked second in its list of "52 Places to Visit in 2023," just behind London, causing a wave of surprise and delight among local residents.
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I stayed at Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land at the end of last year. I thoroughly enjoyed the hot springs and the food at Minamida Onsen Hotel Apple Land, and had a blissful time. In this article, I will introduce the Minami...
Iwate Prefecture has the largest watershed in Tohoku and is home to the Kitakami River system, which is rich in water. Furthermore, there are many mountain forests that serve as water sources, making it an area rich in water resources. Morioka City, the prefectural capital, is particularly known for its "famous water sources.".
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Yonezawa City boasts a variety of traditional vegetables and pickles that are registered as trademarks. The name of the vegetable, "yukina," is said to have been passed down directly to Lord Uesugi Yozan. It is one of the vegetables that represents the snowy city of Yonezawa, and pickles made with it are available.
