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Yokote Fried Noodles

Is Yokote Yakisoba, Akita Prefecture's legendary B-class gourmet food, now popular nationwide?

Many people have probably heard of the term "B-grade gourmet." B-grade gourmet refers to affordable, everyday food that is neither traditionally stylized cuisine nor high-end cuisine.

akoako2018.01.05

Nameto flounder

Celebrate the New Year with Miyagi's New Year's fish, Nametagare!

Namegare flounder is a traditional New Year's Eve tradition in Sendai. While salmon is popular in the Kanto region and yellowtail in the Kansai region, namegare flounder is the beloved New Year's fish in Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.12.29

Ogal Shiwa

Enjoy the charm of Iwate at Ogal Shiwa!

Shiwa Town, located south of Morioka City in the center of Iwate, is now expanding as a town undergoing sustainable development. The project is called the Ogal Project. The urban development project in front of JR Shiwa Chuo Station...

Chimon2017.12.21

Sendai specialty "Seri Nabe"

Warm up with Miyagi Prefecture's winter specialty, "Seri Nabe"!

"Seri nabe" (water parsley hotpot) is a winter specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, especially Natori and Sendai. Compared to beef tongue, sasakama, and zunda mochi, it is not as well known nationwide, but it is a very popular dish in Miyagi Prefecture.

Chimon2017.12.01

[Fukushima] Visit Iitate Village, a Beautiful Japanese Village! The roadside station "Madaikan" has also opened!

Iitate Village, located on the eastern side of the Abukuma Highlands, which separates the Hamadori and Nakadori regions of Fukushima Prefecture, is a beautiful village surrounded by abundant nature. Its name comes from the fact that the entire village was evacuated following the nuclear accident caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake...

HazukiHazuki2017.11.30

Cybelle Factory Park

Come see how rusks are made at Sibel Factory Park!

At the intersection of National Route 13 and National Route 21, which connects to Yamagata Zao, stands a wonderful confectionery factory that Yamagata is proud of. It is the Sibel Factory, the place where the history of rusks in Japan began...

Chimon2017.11.01

Speaking of fish from Akita Prefecture, these are the ones! Sandfish and Shottsuru Nabe

"Hatahata" (smelt) is a fish also known as "Thunderfish." It is mainly caught along the Sea of ​​Japan coast and is famous throughout the country as a local specialty of Akita Prefecture, often featured in songs. Akita Prefecture has long been known for its...

akoako2017.10.25

7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs You Should Search for and Buy [Fukushima Prefecture]

When it comes to souvenirs from Iwaki, is it that sweet? Or that local sake? 7 Delicious Iwaki Souvenirs While the well-known "standard souvenirs" are great, if you want to break out of the rut...

HazukiHazuki2017.10.21

Grilled beef tongue

Sendai's best treat! What's the secret hidden in beef tongue? [Miyagi Prefecture]

When naming three famous things in Sendai, the two that always come up are "Date Masamune" and "beef tongue." Beef tongue in particular is a dish that many people who have only ever tried at regular yakiniku restaurants will enjoy in Sendai.

Chimon2017.10.06

The Imoni War Between Miyagi and Yamagata

A writer from Miyagi explains the Imoni Wars! [Miyagi/Yamagata]

At this time of year, the Tohoku region is in the midst of excitement with imoni (sweet potato stew) parties. Friends gather on the riverbanks to deepen their friendships. This is a typical autumn event in the Tohoku region. However, in Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, the imoni...

Chimon2017.09.30

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