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[Miyagi Prefecture] Shark fin, sunflowers, and Blue Impulse soft serve!? Miyagi's roads...

Miyagi Prefecture has the fewest number of roadside stations among the six Tohoku prefectures, but it is not inferior to the other prefectures in terms of the uniqueness of its soft serve ice cream. Roadside stations where you can enjoy delicious soft serve ice cream are concentrated in the northern part of the prefecture...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.29

What makes Aomori scallops so delicious? Everything from when they're in season to how to eat and use them...

When you think of Aomori, many people may think of apples and garlic. However, one thing you shouldn't forget is scallops. In fact, Aomori is one of the leading scallop producing areas in Japan. For the prefectural residents...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.07.28

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams found at roadside stations! Is it available? No...

Fukushima is home to 36 roadside stations throughout the prefecture, each selling its own unique original ice cream, making it a fun place to stroll around and try them all. Some of them make you wonder, "What? Why is there such a soft serve ice cream?".

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.16

[Fukushima Prefecture] Unique soft serve ice creams you should try at roadside stations! Take...

Fukushima Prefecture has the second most roadside stations in the Tohoku region, with 36, after Iwate Prefecture with 39. Many of these stations sell original soft serve ice cream with elaborate designs. Recently, soft serve ice cream has become popular.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.10

[Iwate Prefecture] Sake, miso, and wasabi flavored soft serve ice cream! Try them at roadside stations...

In central Iwate Prefecture, between Morioka City and Oshu City, there are roadside stations dotted with uniquely flavored local soft serve ice cream. There are also stations with museums showcasing the Nanbu Toji brewers, and abandoned...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.04

[Iwate Prefecture] Soft serve ice cream from southern Iwate, featuring flavors of milk and sesame!.

The local soft serve ice creams at roadside stations in southern Iwate Prefecture are characterized by their "orthodox" flavors, which are made with the delicious local milk, and by the fragrant sesame seeds. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.07.01

It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...

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 "Pucchin Kokko," a product of Kaneka Sea Foods Co., Ltd. "Pucchin...".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.23

[Iwate Prefecture] Japanese-style soft serve ice cream in the southern Sanriku coast! Soft serve ice cream at roadside stations...

The Sanriku Coast south of Miyako City is a scenic ria coastline, and the offshore area has long been known as a good fishing spot. The seafood can be tasted and purchased at roadside stations, so it's a popular destination for locals.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.06.19

The season for the local dish "dashi" has arrived! We'll introduce you to a wide range of recipes and variations...

Are you familiar with "dashi," a traditional Yamagata Prefecture dish? Many of you probably already know about it! Dashi is a nutritious broth made with plenty of vegetables, such as cucumbers and eggplants.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.18

It's not just bread, but it's also bread! A sweet, melt-in-your-mouth pure white soul food! The famous confection "Kumata"...

Kumatappan is a traditional confectionery from Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture. Although the name includes the word "bread," it is actually a Japanese confectionery. With its striking pure white appearance and long history, it is one of the most famous local confectioneries...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.17

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