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If you're looking for souvenirs, don't miss these! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a connoisseur: Part 2 [Fukuoka...

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.12.09

A tour of local ramen in the six Tohoku prefectures! Kamaishi Ramen, which supported steel production [Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture]

Kamaishi is known as a "ramen hotspot" in Iwate Prefecture, with 27 restaurants serving delicious Kamaishi ramen, including Chinese specialty shops, cafeterias, and soba and udon shops.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.12.05

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[Part 2] What is Mochi Honzen in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Other Honzen dishes and Mochi Honzen...

Examples of Honzen Cuisine That Preserve the Traditions of Honzen Cuisine While slightly off topic from the topic of mochi honzen cuisine itself, here are three examples that also preserve the traditions of honzen cuisine. All of them are examples of traditional culture that values ​​ritual and formality...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.12.03

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[Part 2] What is "Mochi Honzen" in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Over 300 varieties! A diverse cuisine...

There are over 300 varieties! Examples of "Cooking Mochi" variations As for the "Cooking Mochi" that is placed at the back left of the Mochi Honzen set, you generally cannot have a refill...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.12.02

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[Part 1] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Honzen cuisine made entirely from mochi

As symbolized by the word "omotenashi," deep consideration and meticulous consideration for others and guests is known as one of the virtues that characterizes Japanese culture.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.12.01

Enjoy the gourmet food at this station! Packed with Akita's deliciousness...

A wide variety of restaurants are open in "Poporo Road," a free passageway connecting the east and west sides of JR Akita Station, and the station building "Topico," which are directly connected to the ticket gates. From national fast food chains to stylish restaurants...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.11.27

Did you know? Fukushima is constantly creating new local specialties! 3 recommendations [Fukushima Prefecture]

Tohoku is full of delicious foods! Fukushima Prefecture also has many delicious foods, such as peaches and sake, that can be proudly presented both nationally and internationally. While these classic specialties are wonderful, there are also many unique foods...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.19

A taste review of "Miso-pickled Cream Cheese," a delicious snack to enjoy with local sake...

When it comes to snacks that go perfectly with local sake, it's best to find them locally! Fukushima Prefecture is home to many highly acclaimed sakes. We'll introduce you to some of the region's finest snacks to pair with these delicious drinks...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.13

Have you heard of Apios? Introducing the nutritious superfood grown in Aomori

A small potato called "Apios" can be found at farm shops in Aomori. It looks similar to a potato, but it's actually a legume and is so nutritious it's been called a "superfood." This time, we'll be introducing Apios...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.11.10

When you think of yakiniku, you think of mutton, right?! Exploring the mutton food culture of Tadami Town [Fukushima Prefecture...

Yakiniku is delicious any time of the year. What kind of meat do you like? Beef, pork, chicken, mutton...huh, mutton? In fact, there are areas in Fukushima Prefecture where mutton is synonymous with yakiniku...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.11.06

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