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Yamagata-style potato stew

Come to Japan's No. 1 Imoni Festival in Yamagata City! [Yamagata Prefecture]

What do you imagine when you hear the word "imoni"? As the name suggests, imoni is "boiled potatoes." In the Tohoku region, it is so popular that it is often referred to as a spring cherry blossom viewing dish and an autumn imoni dish.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.31

Takato soba (green onion soba) from Ouchijuku

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy Takato Soba in Ouchijuku!

Ouchi-juku is one of Fukushima Prefecture's top two tourist spots! Its charm lies in its scenery that has remained unchanged since ancient times. The retro atmosphere will make you feel as if you've traveled back in time to the Edo period...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.01.13

Zao egg pudding

Mori no Mebuki Tamagoya in Zao Town, a famous shop in Miyagi Prefecture, the prefecture of puddings

Did you know that Miyagi Prefecture is one of Japan's leading pudding prefectures? According to a 2014 survey, Miyagi Prefecture ranked second in pudding consumption in the nation. It was the second most pudding-loving prefecture in Japan.

Chimon2016.12.29

The strong texture and firmness are the appeal! 3 popular soba restaurants found in Yamagata, the soba capital!

Yamagata Prefecture is famous for its chewy soba noodles! Try traditional country soba, Sarashina soba made with only the center of buckwheat flour, and crispy tempura. Come visit Yamagata Prefecture to sample authentic soba noodles...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.27

We've gathered together some of Sendai's most popular pancake shops!

Sendai Station has been developing rapidly recently! We've gathered some of the most popular pancake shops in the area! Which pancakes do you like? 38mitsubachi...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.12.19

Koppepan

[Iwate Prefecture] The soul food of Morioka residents? Fukuda Pan's koppepan

If you're traveling to Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture, you should definitely try Fukuda Bread. Fukuda Bread is soul food for Morioka residents. There are probably 30 people who live in Morioka who have never tried it.

Chimon2016.12.12

Yamadera

Enjoy Risshakuji Temple (Yamadera), one of Yamagata's most popular tourist spots, to the fullest!

Yamadera, commonly known as "Yamadera" in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, is one of the prefecture's most popular tourist spots. You can climb stone steps to reach Risshakuji Temple at the top. The view you see once you reach the top is truly spectacular! It's a place that attracts a constant stream of tourists...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.30

Hula Girl Show

[Fukushima] Spa Resort Hawaiian, an area the size of six Tokyo Domes...

Spa Resort Hawaiians is a tourist facility located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. The facility includes a large swimming pool, hot springs, restaurants, and various other amenities. It's the size of six Tokyo Domes? Spa Resort...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

Roadside Station Murata

[Miyagi] Departing from Sendai! A plan to fully enjoy Togatta Onsen!

Togatta Onsen is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring resorts. It's not far from Sendai, and there are plenty of things to enjoy around the hot spring town. Once you arrive at Sendai Station, rent a car and head to Togatta Onsen...

Chimon2016.11.27

Ginzan Onsen

Experience the romance of the Taisho era! 5 popular gourmet foods at Ginzan Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture

Ginzan Onsen is located in the mountains a short distance from the city of Obanazawa in Yamagata Prefecture. This famous hot spring is known nationwide as the setting for the NHK morning drama series "Oshin." During the Taisho era,...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2016.11.27

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