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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

[Miyagi] When it comes to Matsushima gourmet, it's got to be oysters! A charming dish you can enjoy for just 1,000 yen...

Matsushima oysters are in season every year from October to March. Thanks to the abundant minerals carried by the rivers that flow into Matsushima Bay, they are plump yet firm and highly nutritious, earning them a reputation. Miyagi Prefecture's...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.09.21

Heart-warming! Experience the wonder of Japanese food with Aizu's local cuisine! [Fukushima Prefecture]

When traveling, you might eat a lot of luxurious food or end up overeating, which can leave your stomach feeling exhausted. In times like these, we recommend a place in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.09.20

Enjoy a fruit detox course at Fruit Peaks [Fukushima Prefecture]

When it comes to Fukushima's best place to enjoy delicious fruit, the cafe at Fruits Peaks is the place to be. As a direct-operated cafe run by a long-established fruit specialty store founded in 1924,...

HazukiHazuki2017.08.29

[Fukushima] Opened in 2017. The famous bar at the popular roadside station "Kunimi Atsukashinosato"...

Kunimi Atsukashinosato Roadside Station opened in May 2017 in Kunimi Town, Date County, in northern Fukushima Prefecture. Kunimi Town is known for its abundant agricultural products, including peaches.

HazukiHazuki2017.08.22

Zunda

Easy and simple! Try making Sendai's famous zunda at home!

Miyagi Prefecture's signature foods include beef tongue, sasakama (rice crackers), and zunda mochi (rice cakes with dried peas). Among these, zunda is so beloved nationwide that it's used in a variety of sweets. Not just in Japanese sweets...

Chimon2017.08.11

Perfect for a summer trip! Try all of Yamagata's "cold noodles"!

Even though Tohoku is cool, summers are still hot. When you travel around, you'll want to eat cold food. Yamagata Prefecture has dishes like mugi-kiri, chilled meat soba, and chilled ramen...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.08.08

Azumaya Honten is the long-established restaurant that originated wankosoba! Their summer-only salad soba is also popular! [Iwate...

Azumaya, a long-established soba restaurant famous as the birthplace of Morioka's wanko soba, is just a three-minute walk from Sakanamachi Shopping Arcade. It has long been customary in Iwate to serve soba at banquets...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.08.04

Akita's Kitchen, Akita Citizens' Market: Everything from dinner ingredients to souvenirs!

Akita City, the prefectural capital of Akita Prefecture, is located close to the station. It's about a five-minute walk from the west exit of the station. Surrounded by banks and shops, it's a...

akoako2017.07.29

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  • It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...
  • This is the perfect way to finish off a night of drinking! Introducing the classic final dishes of the six Tohoku prefectures [Six Tohoku prefectures]
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    "Okahijiki" is a traditional vegetable originating from Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, and is a nutritious land-based hijiki!
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    What is Mamebu Soup? A detailed explanation of the flavor featured in the NHK drama series "Amachan" [...].
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  • Odate City is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish, a species endemic to Japan. [Akita Prefecture]
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    From Sendai Station to Fukushima City! A two-day, one-night gourmet trip by express bus! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    Sendai Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Site | Tohoku Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites: Miyagi Edition
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Fire Prevention Tiger Dance: A traditional performing art that expresses the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires...
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Date Masamune's ash mound and Daiganji Temple, which guards his grave | A unique funeral tradition in the Date clan...
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