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[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!

Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

Takahata Winery sign

Enjoy a blissful drink at Takahata Winery! Discover carefully crafted wines [Yamagata Prefecture]

Takahata Town is located in Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture. Takahata Winery, which continues to operate in this town, produces over 700,000 bottles of wine annually. The winery's goal is to celebrate Takahata Winery's 100th anniversary...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.16

Street vendors still selling these at train stations today | What is Yonezawa City's hidden specialty, "Toge no Chikara Mochi"? [Yama...

Have you heard of train station stand sales? As the name suggests, stand sales are a style of sales where vendors with pouches hanging from their necks sell bento boxes and other items on train platforms. You've probably seen them in old movies...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.15

Homare Sake Brewery Tour | Enjoy a relaxing time with a Japanese garden and sake [Fukushima Prefecture]

Homare Sake Brewery is located in Kitakata City, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata City is famous for Kitakata Ramen, but it is also known for its many sake breweries that produce delicious sake.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.14

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's New Year's dish "Kozuyu"? A local flavor born from the spirit of hospitality

Kozuyu is a representative local dish of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. It was introduced as a celebratory dish. Its history is long, dating back to the Edo period. Even today, it is still enjoyed in Aizu...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.13

What is Junsai? From delicious ways to eat it to events...

When traveling, do you look forward to buying precious vegetables that can only be grown in that area as souvenirs? In this article, we will introduce the famous vegetables from Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, that are perfect for such people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

Ego paste

What is "ego"? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Autumn...].

It's nice to get delicious souvenirs from your trip, but are you worried about the high calorie content? This article introduces some recommendations for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

What is Aramasa No. 6? A detailed introduction to the secrets of No. 6 yeast and recommended snacks [Akita Prefecture]

Shinsei No. 6 has a reputation for being a very delicious sake, but many people may not be able to imagine what kind of sake it is. In this article, we will introduce Shinsei...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

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

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