When you think of Aomori, the image of "apples" is overwhelming, but that's actually not the only one. The prefecture has an astonishing variety of cherry, grapes, melons, apricots, pears, prunes, blackcurrants, and more...
The soft serve ice cream at roadside stations makes the most of the flavors and aromas of local ingredients, making it a popular gourmet treat that's essential for a break from driving. In this article, we'll introduce the flavors of the 39 roadside stations in Iwate Prefecture...
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When you think of natto, you may think of it as it is for breakfast, but in the Tohoku region, the flavors are different. In Tohoku, where fermented food culture is taking root, natto is also a local food culture...
When you think of "chikuwa" in Aomori Prefecture, the first thing that comes to mind is Maruyo Suisan's "Kamome Chikuwa." Its presence is obvious when you look at the Kamaboko corner at the supermarket. How many rows are Kamme Chikuwa...
Fermentation culture still remains strong in Hokkaido and Tohoku. Among them, "Nishinoki" that can be eaten in Hokkaido and Aomori has been loved for many years as a snack to eat with rice and alcohol...
supermarkets and Japanese confectionery shops in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture and Akita Prefecture are lined with sweets called "Unpei" during the New Year holidays, before Obon, and during the equinox period. Colors such as pure pink and fluorescent green...
As the cherry blossoms in Hirosaki Park begin to bloom, Tsugaru people begin to "experience the cherry blossom viewing in a slightly unusual way." The ones on the leisure sheet are actually "Split Crabs." What a rare cherry blossom viewing gourmet food in Tsugaru...
Fukushima Prefecture is famous as a fruit kingdom. Although I have no experience living in Fukushima Prefecture, I have several relatives from Fukushima Prefecture, and I have been very grateful for the fruits produced in Fukushima Prefecture throughout my life...
Have you heard of the Bell Joyce Group's "Delicious Beef Curry Bread with Sesame Fragrance" that won the top prize at the "Bento and Side Dishes Awards 2025"? Beef curry filling...
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Natto is a classic rice accompaniment. It is delicious and has a good nutritional balance, so many households probably keep it on hand. Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture has a large amount of natto consumption...
