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What is the natto mochi that is so delicious that Miyagi residents mistake it for a national favorite?

Miyagi Prefecture is famous for its bean dishes, including "Zunda Mochi." The taste of mochi coated with zunda paste made from edamame beans is simply exquisite. Recently, a zunda-themed candy called "Tohoku Zunko" has been developed...

Chimon2017.07.11

I love alcohol! The appeal of Akita Prefecture's local beer, "Tazawako Beer"

Akita Prefecture is known as a prefecture that loves alcohol. It has the highest consumption of both sake and beer among the six Tohoku prefectures, and is consistently ranked among the top in national consumption data. Other...

akoako2017.07.05

[Yamagata Prefecture] The craftsmen's attention to detail is incredible! Yamagata's three major soba streets!

Yamagata soba is known for its firm texture and rich aroma, and is enthusiastically supported by country soba fans across the country. Yamagata Prefecture's Murayama, Oishida, and Obanazawa cities are particularly well-known, with many famous soba restaurants...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.04

Enjoy folk performing arts in Hirosaki City! 3 Izakayas where you can hear the Tsugaru Shamisen (Aomori Prefecture)

When it comes to traditional performing arts originating in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, the Tsugaru shamisen is undoubtedly the first thing that comes to mind. The fast-paced, lively music with its many notes lifts your spirits just by listening to it. There are plenty of places where you can enjoy Tsugaru shamisen...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.07.03

Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery

[Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy free tastings at the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery...

Leaving the city of Sendai, we headed towards Sakunami on National Route 48. On the banks of the beautiful Shinkawa River, we came across a whiskey distillery. This is the Nikka Whisky Miyagikyo Distillery. It's the first authentic whiskey distillery in Japan...

Chimon2017.06.28

Want to eat delicious apple pie? Popular cafes in Hirosaki City

Aomori Prefecture is famous for its apples. Aomori produces about half of the nation's apples, and there are many varieties available, all of which are used in a variety of dishes. The most representative apples are...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.18

COFFEE STOUT

Drinking beer while eating sweets?! The COFFEE STOUT looks so delicious!

A new, limited-time beer has been released that pairs perfectly with sweets. The much talked about dark beer "COFFEE STOUT" is, as its name suggests, brewed using coffee beans, creating a new sensation.

Chimon2017.06.17

[Yamagata] Sato Nishiki and Beni Sayaka... Cherry picking in Yamagata...

Yamagata Prefecture's most famous product is undoubtedly cherries. Yamagata Prefecture accounts for approximately 70% of the nation's cherry production, and the peak harvest season is in the summer, when the prefecture is bustling with people who come to pick cherries.

HarumakiHarumaki2017.06.16

[Iwaki] Fun and delicious! Tomato theme park "Wonder Farm"...

Iwaki, blessed with abundant sunshine, is a famous tomato-producing region. Tomatoes grown in plenty of sunlight are not only delicious, but also contain many healthy ingredients. In Iwaki...

HazukiHazuki2017.06.16

"I ate 28 of them!" Have you heard of Akita's famous confectionery, Kinman? [Akita Prefecture]

Each prefecture has its own specialty dishes and famous sweets. Of course, Akita Prefecture has many of its own specialties. Kiritanpo nabe and smoked pickles are famous both inside and outside the prefecture and are synonymous with Akita.

akoako2017.05.22

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