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Enjoy the exquisite Kitakata ramen! Introducing popular ramen restaurants in Fukushima Prefecture!

Kitakata ramen, which originated in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a Fukushima delicacy that remains popular to this day. There are many famous restaurants in Kitakata where you can enjoy Kitakata ramen. If you're traveling to Fukushima...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.05.09

Characterized by its refined sweetness! What is Akita's specialty "morokoshi"? [Akita Prefecture]

Each region has its own specialty products. Of course, Akita Prefecture has many of these, and the souvenir shops are lined with colorful sweets and folk crafts. Among the souvenirs, "gold...".

akoako2017.05.07

Fried gluten rice bowl

Make Aburafu Donburi at Home! A Delicious B-Class Gourmet Originating from Miyagi Prefecture

A famous B-class gourmet dish from Miyagi Prefecture is the aburafu don (fried gluten rice bowl). It has gained national fame through the B-Class Gourmet Grand Prix (B-1 Grand Prix) and the "Secret Kenmin Show.".

Chimon2017.05.02

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Wankosoba? Or Reimen? A famous restaurant in Morioka City where you can enjoy local specialties...

Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture was once famous for its wankosoba noodles, but in recent years, Morioka cold noodles and jaja noodles have been gaining attention, earning it the nickname "Noodle Town." If you're visiting Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, be sure to check out the famous...

HarumakiHarumaki2017.04.26

[Akita] Enjoy rare sake while standing! A new style at Akita Station!

Akita Prefecture is famous for its sake. Its many sake breweries include Tobiraizumi Brewery, said to be the oldest in Japan, and Aramasa Brewery, which has recently produced "No. 6," a sake that rivals Yamagata Prefecture's "Juyondai.".

akoako2017.04.19

Genbikei Gorge bus stop

The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.

Genbikei Gorge is a famous scenic spot in Iwate Prefecture. Many tourists visit here in search of the famous "Flying Dumplings." This time, we'll be focusing on the popular dumplings of Genbikei Gorge...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.04.18

Kiritanpo: A traditional gourmet dish that is a must-try on any trip to Akita!

Akita Prefecture is known as one of Japan's leading rice-producing regions. According to a 2016 announcement by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Akita Prefecture ranks third in the nation in terms of rice yield. It's precisely because of this...

akoako2017.04.17

Image of swordfish

Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.

The sea off the coast of Iwaki is a "tidal marlin" where warm and cold currents meet. It is world-famous as a marlin fishing ground. There is a record of the largest marlin ever caught in Japan here. By the way, "Marlin...".

HazukiHazuki2017.04.13

One more

The strawberry situation in Miyagi Prefecture: "Moikko" and "Migaki Ichigo"

One of Miyagi Prefecture's famous products that tends to be overlooked is strawberries. Watari Town and Yamamoto Town are famous strawberry producing areas, boasting the highest production volume in the Tohoku region, and many tourists visit the area every year to pick strawberries. In Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.04.10

Bamboo shoots

Enjoy your evening drink with sasakamaboko! A simple recipe to enjoy sasakama to the fullest!

Sendai's famous products include beef tongue, zunda, and sasa-kamaboko. Sasakama is named for its bamboo leaf shape. However, its history is not well known. This time, we will introduce the Sendai specialty...

Chimon2017.04.05

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