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Wild vegetables and mochi soup

What is Damakomochi? A detailed explanation of its origins and differences from Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]

I've heard that there is a food in Akita Prefecture called Damakomochi, which is very similar to Kiritanpo, but I'm sure there are many people who aren't quite sure what the difference is. In this article, I'll be introducing Damakomochi...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.09

Hideyoshi Cloud

[Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home

The photo shows "Hideyoshi Cloud," a fall-only sake from Suzuki Sake Brewery in Daisen City (formerly Nakasen Town), Akita Prefecture. It's a relatively new brand, with a sister product, a summer-only ginjo version with a blue label...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.08

Food stall village

[Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture] "Miroku Yokocho" is a local gourmet spot recommended by the city! A small...

This time, we will introduce Hachinohe Yatai Village Miroku Yokocho, a famous spot representing Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture. As a place where the city is putting effort into revitalizing the area, it is packed with Hachinohe's charms.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.08

Enjoy the thick, rich sweetness of "Anpo-gaki," a natural treat! [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima Prefecture's specialties is the dried persimmon, or anpo-gaki. When the north winds become cold and harsh, the season for dried persimmons arrives. The vibrant orange persimmons line the shelves of stores across the prefecture, a symbol of winter...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.04

[Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's sake, "SAKE," served in a wine glass, is extremely popular with women!

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.02

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the "Usukawa Manju" of Japan's Three Great Manju? Kashiwaya's famous...

Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous confections. The thin skin, which encases a generous amount of refreshingly sweet bean paste, is the result of the same passion and refined techniques that have been used since the company's founding...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.02

[Dewatsuru] What is Matsukura Natural Rice Sake? A detailed look at this famous product that caught the eye of Isetan buyers [...].

As the weather gets chillier, many people are choosing to drink sake warm rather than chilled. This time, we'll be introducing Dewatsuru, a local Akita sake that's perfect for warming...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.01

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Cabbage Mochi" from Koriyama City? Enjoy the simple taste! A New Year's treat...

When it comes to New Year's food, mochi (rice cakes) come to mind, but how do you eat them? There are many ways to eat them, such as in zoni (rice cake soup), isobeyaki (rice cake with red bean paste), and so on. However, in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local dish called cabbage mochi...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.11.30

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita

What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.18

[Aomori Prefecture] From grain-centered Edo culture to original cuisine! Aomori's...

Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of Honshu, is home to a variety of local delicacies that regularly make it into the top rankings at the B-1 Grand Prix, a festival of B-class local delicacies. Among them, the one that is particularly recommended is "Yatsugatake".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.09

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