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Cod fillet

[Akita] Cod is the star! Enjoy your fill of cod at the winter "Kakeuo Festival"

Winter is a delicious season for hotpot. In Japan, where we have four seasons, ingredients are in season throughout the year, and it is customary to use seasonal ingredients cooked in a way that suits the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and green onions are in season...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.21

Hiraizumi, a sake brewery founded in the Muromachi period, is a place where you can experience the romance of history and sake!

The people of Akita Prefecture are known for their love of alcohol. Data shows that Akita Prefecture ranks second in Japan in terms of sake consumption. Because rice cultivation is so prevalent in Akita Prefecture, sake made from rice is especially popular.

akoako2018.04.28

grapes

Enjoy seasonal fruit picking at Takahashi Fruit Land! [Yamagata Prefecture, Kami...

Yamagata Prefecture is famous nationwide as a kingdom of fruit. In Yamagata, you can enjoy a wide variety of fruits, including summer cherries, peaches, grapes, La France pears, apples, and persimmons. In particular...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.04.20

Panoramic view of Ouchijuku

Travel back in time to the Edo period at Ouchijuku! [Fukushima Prefecture]

In the southern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has existed since the Edo period. Even now, in the 2000s, the town is lined with thatched-roof houses, and it feels as if time has stood still...

Chimon2018.04.18

Sheep

[Katta District, Miyagi Prefecture] "Zao Dairy Center" is a dairy amusement park!.

Zao Dairy Center is a comprehensive dairy farming center with a variety of facilities, including a ranch. It offers a variety of entertainment options, including craft experiences and gourmet food. It's a great place for families to come...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.04.16

The view of Shidahama

5 must-see tourist spots for your trip to Lake Inawashiro!

Lake Inawashiro, the fourth largest lake in Japan, is located in Fukushima. It is famous as one of the symbols of Fukushima and offers a variety of activities, but there are also many other tourist spots around the lake.

Chimon2018.04.13

Akita, the birthplace of Inaniwa udon, is a treasure trove of noodle dishes! Why not try comparing them?

When you're feeling a little hungry, why not try some easy-to-eat noodle dishes? Akita Prefecture is famous for its Shottsuru Nabe and Kiritanpo, but it also has a wide variety of noodle dishes. Inaniwa udon and To...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.27

Inaniwa udon

What is Inaniwa Udon, one of Japan's three great udon noodles and a specialty of Akita?

There must be many people in Japan who have heard of the famous dish "Inaniwa udon." This is because Inaniwa udon is one of the "Three Great Udon Noodles of Japan," and is a dish that originates in Akita.

akoako2018.03.23

Tono Furusato Village

Discover the original Japanese landscape! Tono, Iwate Prefecture, has plenty to see

Located about an hour by train from Shin-Hanamaki Station, Tono City is home to numerous folk tales and legends. There are many charming spots, including old-fashioned houses and a river where kappa are said to have lived.

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.15

Grilled Kawamata Shamo skewers

We tried out the delicious local chicken and the popular Kawamata Shamo chicken!

While local chickens are now found all over Japan, one that has caught the attention of many chefs for its delicious flavor is Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima. This time, we'll be looking at the appeal of Kawamata Shamo, a product certified by Fukushima Prefecture.

HazukiHazuki2018.03.14

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