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[Aomori Prefecture] Two Aomori Prefecture local dishes you'll want to try in winter: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe salad"...

Aomori Prefecture is home to many local dishes, but did you know that two winter dishes are also popular: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe tossed with cod roe"? We'll introduce the origins and recipes of each dish...

sakusaku2022.12.21

Shinkansen platform at Akita Station

[JR East Pass Journey: Day 2, Part 1] We're already back in Iwate. Our goal is to visit the historical...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 2] First day's accommodation: A stroll around Akita City, enjoying delicious local sake and local cuisine! https://jp.neft.asia/a...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.12.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] A blissful moment: A recommended hideaway cafe surrounded by nature (Murayama, Sai...

Yamagata Prefecture is home to many wonderful cafes, but this time we'll be introducing some special hidden cafes where you can enjoy a quiet moment surrounded by nature. [Murayama Region] Orai...

NakaNaka2022.12.06

What is "Su-no-moto"? Pitcher Roki Sasaki's Favorite Local Condiment [Iwate Prefecture]

Did you know that "Su-no-moto," a super-local seasoning indispensable to the dining table in the area around Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is becoming a hot topic nationwide? This time, we'll be looking at the hometown of pitcher Roki Sasaki, a baseball player from Iwate Prefecture...

NakaNaka2022.12.02

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for a drive: Scenic power spot Sekiyama Falls and warm oden...

National Route 48 (commonly known as Yonpachi), which connects Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, is an essential route for exchanges and logistics between the two prefectures. This time, we will introduce the famous Sakuranbo area, which is the gateway to Yamagata prefecture and lies on the prefectural border.

NakaNaka2022.12.01

Miura Sake Brewery

"Toyosaka" is a regular gold medal winner at tea tastings. Learn more about its relationship with "Hohaibushi" and its direct sales outlet...

Aomori Prefecture is home to many delicious sakes, but have you heard of "Toyobai," one of Hirosaki City's famous sakes? Toyobai has won numerous gold medals at sake tasting competitions. In 2022...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.28

The SDGs' focus on insect cuisine has a connection to Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and other dishes...

As the world's population continues to grow, various problems are of concern. One of these problems is the food problem. Many people around the world suffer from hunger, and as the population continues to grow, we Japanese will also face food shortages.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.27

Shiso roll

Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, "Shiso Roll"

Shiso-maki, a local dish from Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, is a specialty made by mixing the famous Sendai miso with sugar and walnuts, wrapping it in fresh green shiso leaves, and deep-frying it until crispy. While it may look simple at first glance, the combination of miso and green shiso leaves makes it a truly special dish.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.26

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City, is home to the legend of the three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. It boasts the longest history in the Tohoku region, is large in scale, and is designated an Important Cultural Property. Kumano...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba" grown at an altitude of 600 meters...

The season for new soba noodles has finally arrived! I heard that I could try the new soba noodles, a variety of soba noodles called "Dewakaori" that originated in Yamagata Prefecture, the home of soba noodles, so I decided to attend the "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba Festival" (Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture).

NakaNaka2022.11.17

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