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Masuhan's Koikuchi Ramen

What is "Koriyama Black," a long-loved ramen shop in Koriyama City, one of Japan's most competitive ramen areas?.

Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture boasts one of the highest ramen restaurant counts per capita in Japan. I was fortunate enough to visit this ramen hotspot, and I tried a ramen called "Koriyama Black," which has been a long-time favorite...

AoiwaAoiwa2022.11.05

Kakunodate Samurai Residences

[JR East Pass Journey: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we start with a morning stroll around Morioka and head to the samurai residences of Kakunodate!

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Travel: Explanation - Preparation] I'm off! Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the railway's opening! https://jp.neft.asia/archiv...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.03

Niboshi and Neapolitan!? A review of the addictive Niboritan [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the addictive dish that's become a hot topic in Aomori Prefecture, a fusion of dried sardines and Western cuisine? This time, we'll be introducing the harmonious combination of Neapolitan pasta, loved by both adults and children, and dried sardines...

NakaNaka2022.11.02

"Strait Salmon Boiled in Water" from the Tsugaru Strait is a premium gourmet canned food [Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture]

Canned foods, which have traditionally been seen as cheap preserved foods, have undergone a dramatic evolution in recent years thanks to their popularity. The TBS program "Matsuko's Unknown World" even featured a segment on "The World of Gourmet Canned Foods.".

NakaNaka2022.10.29

Akita Akura Beer

[Akita Prefecture] Popular Craft Beer | Akita Akura Beer offers a unique selection of beers...

The popularity of craft beer and local beer has been on the rise in recent years, and it shows no signs of slowing down. Many beer lovers have become addicted to it. Akita Prefecture is one of the prefectures in Japan where...

ikokeikoke2022.10.22

[Iwate Prefecture] The secret behind the popularity of the stylish Western-style canned mackerel "Ça va?" and all the details...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic has led to more opportunities for people to cook at home, there has been an unprecedented boom in canned foods. Among these, canned foods have become overwhelmingly popular due to their high nutritional value and ease of preparation...

NakaNaka2022.10.21

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] A hotly talked about craft beer! Is it called "Akita Inu"?

Craft beer, or local beer, is gaining popularity across Japan, much like local gourmet food. It's so popular that almost everyone knows about it. Of course, there are plenty of specialty craft beers in the Tohoku region, too.

ikokeikoke2022.10.15

Eating flowers used in the imperial crest is "absolutely unacceptable" | Savor autumn ingredients!.

Autumn is the season for harvest and appetite. Chrysanthemum flowers are one of the many delicious autumn ingredients. Do you eat chrysanthemum flowers? They may not be popular nationwide. Chrysanthemum flowers are often served with sashimi...

ikokeikoke2022.10.13

[Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture] Sanriku Brewing Company's SANRIKU BEER Tasting...

The Sanriku Coast, which straddles Iwate and Miyagi prefectures, is surrounded by a beautiful ria coastline and rich nature. Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is located along the coast and is still in the process of recovering from the Great East Japan Earthquake. As part of this...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.10.12

[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] A cultural heritage site where you can feel at ease with the warmth and hospitality of Japanese culture...

Aizu Higashiyama Onsen is a representative hot spring resort in the Aizu region, located on the outskirts of Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. The hot spring has a long history, dating back to about 1,300 years ago when the monk Gyoki (also known as Gyogi) founded the hot springs in Aizu to spread Buddhism.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.10

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