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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

A must-have in Aomori's cold winter! What is the local dish "Jappa Soup"?

In Aomori's cold winters, soups to warm the body are essential. Aomori has a variety of soups, such as "keno soup," "senbei soup," and "ichigo ni," but the one I'd like to introduce this time is "jappa...".

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.12.04

Introducing the appeal, recipes and where to buy "Owani bean sprouts", a traditional vegetable grown using hot spring heat [...

Have you heard of "Owani bean sprouts," grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? They're thin, long bean sprouts, and not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing too! For those who only know regular bean sprouts, this may come as a shock...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.18

What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Restaurants and recipes [Aomori Prefecture]

What kind of dish do you imagine when you hear "Igamenchi"? Many people probably imagine a minced meat cutlet made with squid instead of meat. However, "Igamenchi" is a dish eaten in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.24

What is Hachinohe's local dish "Ichigo-ni"? From its history to the origin of its name, and recipes...

Hachinohe City, located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture, is a port town blessed with seafood. Have you heard of "Ichigo-ni," a local Hachinohe dish? You might think it's a sweet, red strawberry soup, but...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.10.22

Kaldi's popular "Umakute Shouga Nee!!" is a versatile seasoning that can be easily adapted!.

With the recent trend of warming up your body, the number of people consciously consuming ginger and those who love the taste of ginger are on the rise. "Umaku" is a versatile seasoning that has captured the hearts of ginger lovers.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.10.09

Koriyama brand vegetables [Green Sweet]

Koriyama Brand Vegetables [Green Sweet Edition] Cooking and Eating Them!

Have you ever seen vegetables called "Koriyama Brand Vegetables"? Let's create a vegetable brand unique to Koriyama. We're introducing vegetables that you won't find in your average supermarket or greengrocer.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.09.26

Smoked daikon radish tartar sauce is super useful! Introducing basic usage and recommended recipes [Autumn...

Iburi-gakko, a traditional Akita pickle, is known for its crispy texture and unique smoked flavor. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT: What is the traditional food "Iburi-gakko"?.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.10

Expanded Polo Chocolat packaging

Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing where to buy it, the varieties, and variations [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the sweet "Polo Chocolat" that has been trending on social media in recent years? Its rich chocolate flavor and moist texture have captivated many people...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.05

Is shiso-wrapped apricot only found in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Here's how to make it and some recipe variations

"Shiso-wrapped apricots" have been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as I left the Tohoku region, the opportunities to encounter them decreased. After some research, I discovered that shiso-wrapped apricots originated in Aomori...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

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