Did you know that Miyagi Prefecture, home of Sasanishiki rice, has the lowest fruit production in the Tohoku region? There were no wineries there, but as part of the recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the prefecture...
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According to 2018 statistics, Akita Prefecture ranked 6th in the nation for apple harvest (5th in the Tohoku region), and 1st in the nation for berries such as raspberries and blackberries. However, grapes account for 18th in the nation...
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Fukushima, the "Fruit Kingdom," is a thriving region for growing peaches, apples, and grapes. While grapes have traditionally been grown primarily for eating fresh, in recent years the number of varieties for wine has increased, with seven wineries in the prefecture independently producing...
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As summer approaches and the hot days continue, you'll find yourself craving something cold. This time, we'll introduce some shaved ice perfect for summer that you can enjoy in Yamagata Prefecture. This is a traditional shaved ice...
Hiroyuki Oka
Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, is famous for its apples, but it also produces a large amount of grapes, with three areas in the central and northern parts of the prefecture, including Tsuruta Town, Nanbu Town, and Hirakawa Town, producing 50% of the prefecture's grapes.
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In the midst of your hectic daily life, how about enjoying a luxurious soak in a secluded hot spring? This time, we'll introduce you to Hijiori Onsen, a hot spring resort in Okura Village, Yamagata Prefecture, known for its beautiful nature and nostalgic atmosphere.
Naka
Have you heard of "Smotchi," a popular smoked gourmet dish from Yamagata? Made with fresh eggs, carefully smoked, it has an addictive flavor. Learn about the appeal of "Smotchi" and recommended ways to prepare it...
Naka
Iwate, blessed with abundant nature, is home to many mystical power spots. This time, we'll be introducing one of these power spots, the giant power stone "Eboshi," which is within walking distance from Morioka Station.
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Aomori Prefecture is the top producer of apples in Japan, and cider is popular there. Perhaps because of the large number of nationally renowned sakes, craft beer popularity was slow to take off until recently. However...
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Summer is in full swing, and delicious watermelon season is upon us! Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture, which boasts the third largest watermelon production in Japan (※), has a pickled watermelon made by pickling the whole watermelon with the skin still on?.
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