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Not just apples! 4 delicious restaurants near Aomori Station!

When you think of Aomori Prefecture, apples probably come to mind. However, Aomori Prefecture is also a thriving agricultural region, boasting the highest production of Chinese yams and garlic in Japan, in addition to apples. Also, the Hachinohe area...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.23

Loot

Make your own original seafood bowl right after you buy it! Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market (Miyagi Prefecture)

Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, faces the Pacific Ocean. Near the port is the Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, which boasts one of the largest catches of fresh tuna in Japan. In addition to trading with other traders, the market is also open to the general public as a tourist destination.

Chimon2017.03.17

[Akita] A traditional winter sweets event! What is Odate City's "Amekko Market"?

Akita Prefecture, located in the north of Japan, is known as a snowy region. Many of the festivals held there are unique and fantastical. For example, in the summer, paper lanterns are arranged in the shape of ears of rice...

akoako2017.03.13

Akita Prefecture is one of Japan's leading sake producing regions! 5 sakes you should buy when you visit

Akita Prefecture, a Tohoku prefecture rich in nature! From the sea to the mountains, and from the mountains to the forests, Akita Prefecture is truly rich in nature. Mount Chokai, located within the prefecture, collects a lot of snow and provides the prefecture with abundant, clean water...

akoako2017.03.09

Sandfish

Akita's winter symbol: Hatahata

The divine fish, "Hatahata" (hatahata), is a combination of the kanji for "fish" and "god." Hatahata, a symbol of winter in Akita and its soul food, is the name of a fish caught off the coast of the Sea of ​​Japan.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.08

Three color mochi

[Miyagi] Delicious farm-fresh sweets found in the northern part of the prefecture!

The northern part of Miyagi Prefecture is a treasure trove of roadside stations and farm shops. The size of the freshly picked vegetables is outrageous, unlike the ones you'll find in supermarkets! Just looking at them is exciting.

Chimon2017.03.01

[Miyagi] The rich tonkotsu soy sauce is addictive! Ramen Do Sendai

Ramen Do Sendai-kko, affectionately known as "Sendai-kko Ramen," is a ramen chain with over 10 stores mainly in Sendai. Founded in 1976, the ramen shop serves rich tonkotsu-based soy sauce ramen...

Chimon2017.02.24

Perfect for walking around town! 3 handy foods you can try in Miyagi!

Miyagi Prefecture is home to a wealth of walking spots in each region. And because of this, there are plenty of hand-held foods you can casually enjoy while strolling around town! This time, we'll be introducing some of the locally beloved hand-held foods...

Chimon2017.02.21

[Miyagi] 5 Recommended Bakeries in Sendai

We'll introduce you to some popular bakeries in Sendai! What kind of bread do you like? Sendai, the city of trees, is home to many small but unique bread shops.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.02.16

Thousand Days Mochi

[Miyagi] 3 Japanese sweets representative of Sendai selected by Igeta Tea!

Since its founding in 1920, Igeta Tea has been serving Shizuoka tea in Sendai. Always committed to tea and with the eternal philosophy of "tea and culture," Igeta Tea offers not only tea leaves but also...

Chimon2017.02.15

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