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What is Aomori's autumn delicacy, "Kedamame"? Why is it less well-known than Dadacha beans?

In autumn in Aomori, piles of "Kedamame" (haired beans) appear in supermarkets and farm stands. They are a type of edamame, and as their name suggests, they have a unique appearance with their pods covered in fine hairs. No other beans are as...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.10.29

What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!

In the Tsugaru region of Aomori, there is a mysterious dish called "Nikujiru." Just hearing the name might lead you to think of it as a type of pork soup, but it's actually something completely different. It's soy sauce flavored and has a variety of ingredients...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.10.21

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.10

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.10.07

Nanbu Toji Sake

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

RyokoRyoko2025.10.01

Part 2! Soft serve ice cream at roadside stations in Yamagata Prefecture! Rich in fruit flavors...

The six Tohoku prefectures are home to delicious rice, vegetables, fruit, and milk, and Yamagata Prefecture is no exception, showcasing the deliciousness of these ingredients in its roadside station original soft serve ice cream.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.09.26

Super interesting! Tare de Matsumoto, a premium yakiniku sauce, taste review [Fukushima Prefecture]...

R Artisan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a signboard company that handles outdoor advertising. However, this company has another surprising side to it. That is, Matsumoto...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.09.22

[Akita Prefecture] Akita Roadside Station Soft Cream 2nd Edition! A popular soft serve ice cream from the rice-producing area inland...

Of the six Tohoku prefectures, Tohoku has the third most roadside stations, with 34 (as of June 2025), after Iwate and Fukushima. Each roadside station offers local soft serve ice cream that takes advantage of the region's unique characteristics.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.09.18

What's so great about Aomori garlic? A thorough explanation of the differences and the secret to its deliciousness!

When I see a bag labeled "Aomori Garlic" at the supermarket, I feel a little proud. Living in Aomori Prefecture, garlic is naturally produced in Aomori, but its taste and aroma...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.09.12

All you need is this to make your meal delicious! Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukuoka...

Each prefecture in the Tohoku region has a wide variety of foods that go well with rice, known as "rice accompaniments." This time, we'll be introducing the Aizu Tenpo "Okazu Miso" series. This dish features a rich miso paste and plenty of ingredients...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.09.10

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  • Miyagi Ekiben
    Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Miyagi Prefecture
  • [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aiming to become a city in love with carp | Spreading the local flavor of "carp cuisine"...
  • Aomori Prefecture: Number one in Japan for salmon roe consumption! Residents talk about the appeal of this piping hot rice accompaniment
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    Monkfish is a delicacy and a delicious winter treat from the coast! [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes of it?.
  • Heart-warming! Experience the wonder of Japanese food with Aizu's local cuisine! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    [Akita Prefecture] Shimizu's people, rice, and sake king "Hideyoshi" - Becoming an adult and the taste of home
  • Herring Slices? The Background of Their Creation and Recommended Ways to Eat Them [Aomori Prefecture]
  • The Innai Silver Mine supported the finances of the Akita Domain. The mining town was filled with 15,000 people.
  • Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)
    [Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...
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    Sannai-Maruyama Site, the largest Jomon site in Japan, located in the northernmost part of Honshu [Aomori Prefecture]
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    Toyota Motor Corporation is working to create new value! Automobile scrap wood is being transformed into traditional crafts...
  • A winter fantasy woven with nectar... The history and taste review of Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa's "Shimobashira"!.
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