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A former secretary selects 5 truly delicious souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture!

Iwate Prefecture, a "treasure trove of ingredients" blessed with magnificent nature, has a wide variety of delicious souvenirs. It can be hard to know which ones to choose, right? Here are 5 truly delicious Iwate souvenirs.

NakaNaka2022.06.19

What is Akita's sake "Yuki no Bijin"? Produced in a corner of an apartment building...

You've heard that Akita sake is delicious, but aren't there people who want to try rare, hard-to-find sake? In this article, we'll introduce sake from Akita Brewery that we recommend for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.18

"Mogami River Senbon Dango" strawberry and tiramisu

What is Mogamigawa Senbon Dango? A delicious Japanese sweet with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of "Mogamigawa Senbon Dango," the dumplings that attract crowds of people from inside and outside Yamagata Prefecture every day, lining up to buy? We visited the store to find out the reason for their popularity.

NakaNaka2022.06.16

Flathead sushi

What is Hatahata Sushi? A detailed guide from when to eat it to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]

When you think of delicious fish in Akita Prefecture, you probably think of hatahata, but you might be wondering if it's not suitable as a souvenir because it doesn't keep well. This article will introduce some recommended fish for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.12

[Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture] Kitakata has delicious water and is home to not only ramen but also delicious sake...

Delicious Water and Delicious Sake: Introducing the Kitakata Brewery [Yoshinokawa Sake Brewery] Their signature Junmai sake is made entirely from Gohyakumangoku rice grown in Kitakata. It has a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor, making it easy to drink...

ikokeikoke2022.06.11

[Yamagata Prefecture] Buy Cherries Here! 3 Direct Sales Stores Recommended by Locals and Beautiful Cherries...

Yamagata Prefecture's most famous fruit is undoubtedly cherries. This time, we'll introduce freshly picked cherries for those who want to buy delicious cherries in Yamagata.

NakaNaka2022.06.10

What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]

Many people may think of Chinese elm as a pickled vegetable served in the New Year's dishes of the Kanto region, but in Akita, it is a cherished traditional vegetable. In this article, we will introduce Chinese elm...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.08

Ajidoraku Village

What is "Ajidoraku no Sato"? We'll introduce you to everything from where to buy it to delicious recipes...

Did you know that noodle soups are surprisingly regional, with people from Hokkaido calling them "Menmi" and people from Kyushu calling them "Tosenkyo Mentsuyu"? In this article, we'll be looking at Akita...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.05

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yonezawa beef bento, a regular at the national ekiben festival, is selling well at roadside stations...

Ekiben are often sold at supermarkets. They are so popular that they sell out in a flash. Yonezawa's bento boxes are sold at festivals and always rank highly...

ikokeikoke2022.06.03

What is the story behind the origin of Lake Inawashiro's Okinajima Island? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Lake Inawashiro is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Many people have probably heard of it. In fact, there is an island called Okinajima within Lake Inawashiro, and it is home to a mysterious anecdote...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.29

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