Many people probably don't know what "Ukogi" means. In this article, we'll introduce the origins and delicious ways to eat Ukogi, a traditional vegetable that has been eaten in Yamagata for a long time.
Hiroyuki Oka
If you're a sake lover, you've probably thought about preparing some sake that tastes good both chilled and hot, and comparing the flavors. In this article, we'll introduce how to enjoy drinking at home...
Murasakihime
Many people may not know what "bakke" means. In fact, "bakke" is the name of a certain food ingredient. This time, we will explain the origin of the name of "bakke," a beloved food ingredient in Miyagi Prefecture.
Hiroyuki Oka
The Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture is famous for its rice and sake. This region is home to a wealth of delicious local dishes that go well with rice and sake. This time, we'll be introducing "Nishin" (herring), a fragrant and sophisticated dish from the Aizu region.
I've heard that there is a food in Akita Prefecture called Damakomochi, which is very similar to Kiritanpo, but I'm sure there are many people who aren't quite sure what the difference is. In this article, I'll be introducing Damakomochi...
Murasakihime
Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...
Namie Yakisoba, which originated in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, is an incredibly delicious local food loved not only by locals but also by many people both inside and outside the prefecture. However, due to the Great East Japan Earthquake,...
Hazuki
"Seri nabe" (water parsley hotpot) is a winter specialty of Miyagi Prefecture, especially Natori and Sendai. Compared to beef tongue, sasakama, and zunda mochi, it is not as well known nationwide, but it is a very popular dish in Miyagi Prefecture.
Chimon
Miyagi Prefecture's signature foods include beef tongue, sasakama (rice crackers), and zunda mochi (rice cakes with dried peas). Among these, zunda is so beloved nationwide that it's used in a variety of sweets. Not just in Japanese sweets...
Chimon
