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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-try soul food "Morioka Reimen"! History, recommended restaurants, and more...

This time, we'll delve into Morioka Reimen, Iwate Prefecture's soul food. Reimen has become a standard menu item not only in Iwate Prefecture but at yakiniku restaurants across the country. We'll cover its origins, recommended restaurants, and how to make reimen at home...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.28

The scent of bamboo brings back memories! "Sasa Dango," a retro Japanese sweet from Inawashiro Town (Fukushima Prefecture)

Each sasa dango is carefully wrapped in a large, deep green bamboo leaf. The refreshing scent of the bamboo leaves brings back memories of childhood, and it's nostalgic for everyone.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.27

[Miyagi Prefecture] Even more delicious sasa kamaboko! Recommended products and fun recipe variations...

A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.25

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Eating Frozen Mochi | The Ultimate Preserved Food Born from Life's Wisdom [Fukushima Prefecture]

This article focuses on "komi mochi," a preserved food that has been eaten throughout Fukushima Prefecture for a long time. Komi mochi is a food that is eaten fairly widely from the Tohoku region to the Shinshu region. However,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.24

Is Akita's traditional vegetable "tonburi" effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

Tonburi is said to have been named after a corrupted version of "burikko (sandfish roe)," a dish from China that resembles sandfish eggs. Known as "caviar from the field," its appearance and texture have made it a popular dish among Akita residents.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

Danburi Choja

What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the old story that inspired the name of the sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, Danburi Choja, a sweet potato shochu produced and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd., won the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2020...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

Which is which: the apricot "Yasuke Ume" (plum) or the genuine "Bungo Ume"?.

Two of Aomori Prefecture's specialties are plums and apricots. Their plump, ripe appearance evokes the richness of the region's climate. However, in fact, there are apricots in Aomori called "ume"...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.17

The ultimate sweetness that drips with juice | Savor the taste of spring asparagus [Fukushima Prefecture]

Spring is here, and the season for delicious vegetables is upon us. This time, we'll be introducing fresh asparagus from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. The large asparagus is thick and perfectly straight.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.14

[Akita] What is Sakihokore? Introducing a new rice variety scheduled to debut in the fall of 2022

What is Sakihokore? View this post on Instagram Instagram Takaramai Honpo on Instagram: "Sakihokore Specially Grown Rice from Akita Prefecture...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.13

Enjoy Cherries! Learn About Different Varieties, Products, and Recipes to Use Them [Yamagata Prefecture]

When you think of cherries, Yamagata Prefecture probably comes to mind. Cherries are Yamagata's main agricultural product, and a wide variety of cherries are grown within the prefecture. This article...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.05.12

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