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Okahijiki

"Okahijiki" is a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is a nutritious land-based hijiki!

Okahijiki? Hijiki? You may be wondering what it means to call seaweed "oka." In Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, field-grown hijiki, "okahijiki," adds color to the dining table. It's not often seen outside the prefecture...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.04.28

Yamagata Prefecture is the number one consumer of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] A rare hot spring inn creates a "post-bath beer"...

Just imagining an ice-cold beer after a bath in a hot spring is fantastic, isn't it? Did you know that there is a beer in Yamagata that was made with the utmost care for that "perfect post-bath drink"?.

NakaNaka2022.04.24

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5 "Senbero" Bars in Front of Sendai Station (Miyagi Prefecture)

Senbero is a drink where you can get completely drunk for just 1,000 yen. It sounds irresistible to alcohol lovers, doesn't it? Today, we'll introduce five places in Sendai where you can enjoy Senbero. Delicious...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.23

Yamagata city, Yamagata prefecture: Traditional Yamagata casting is a recommended tourist spot! Find out about its charms and places to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! Yamagata casting is characterized by the coexistence of "solidity, thinness, and beauty." Because it allows for delicate processing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.14

Perfect as a souvenir! What is "Sendai Naganasu Pickle"? Where to buy it [Miyagi Prefecture]

When people think of Miyagi Prefecture's specialties, many will think of sasa-kamaboko (fish cake) and beef tongue, but in fact, "Sendai Naganasu-zuke" (pickled eggplant) is also a local specialty that has been loved in the prefecture for a long time. This time, we will introduce a souvenir that makes a great souvenir from your trip...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.13

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] 5 delicious spicy dishes that will make you sweat!

Sometimes you just want to sweat your heart out while eating some seriously spicy food! Sendai City is home to many restaurants serving delicious spicy food, including Chinese cuisine and ramen.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.12

What is the traditional vegetable Ukogi? Explaining its origins and delicious ways to eat it [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.11

Daishichi Sake Brewery Junmai Kimoto

What is Daishichi Sake Brewery? Delicious Junmai sake brewed by a long-established brewery using the kimoto method [Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture]

If you're a sake lover, you've probably thought about preparing some sake that tastes good both chilled and hot, and comparing the flavors. In this article, we'll introduce how to enjoy drinking at home...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

What is the B-grade gourmet dish "Namie Yakisoba"? A powerful local flavor [Fukushima Prefecture]

Namie Town in Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, is home to a local B-grade gourmet dish called Namie Yakisoba. The thick noodles are coated in a rich sauce, making for a satisfying meal. It won the 8th B-1 Grand Prix in 2013...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.08

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