Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Japanese

Japanese sake

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tohoku gourmet
  • Alcohol
  • Japanese sake

[Aomori] What is Denshu? A story that will make drinking premium sake even more enjoyable...

Denshu is often thought of as the finest sake produced in Aomori, so many people may find it a little intimidating. In this article, we'll introduce you to Denshu...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.06

bar

5 "Senbero" Bars in Front of Sendai Station (Miyagi Prefecture)

Senbero is a drink where you can get completely drunk for just 1,000 yen. It sounds irresistible to alcohol lovers, doesn't it? Today, we'll introduce five places in Sendai where you can enjoy Senbero. Delicious...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.23

Daishichi Sake Brewery Junmai Kimoto

What is Daishichi Sake Brewery? Delicious Junmai sake brewed by a long-established brewery using the kimoto method [Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture]

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

Pickled herring with Japanese pepper

[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's local dish, "Pickled Herring with Sansho Pepper"?...

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.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.04

Monkey sake

What is Saruzake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Masumi Sugae in "Yuki Dewa Do" [Akita Prefecture]

In his book "Yuki Dewa Do," Sugae Masumi, a Japanese classical scholar and travel writer from the late Edo period, writes that monkey sake was brewed at the home of Shimada Gensuke, a family who had lived in Tashiro Village (now Yamauchi Village) for generations, and that it was effective against stomach aches.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.24

5 Local Fukushima Sakes: Recommended Souvenirs and Gifts for Your Loved Ones

Fukushima Prefecture has the highest number of gold medal winners in the National New Sake Tasting Competition! It is attracting attention as one of the leading sake producing regions in the country. If you are looking to buy delicious Fukushima sake as a souvenir or gift, which one should you choose?.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.07

Akabu Sake Brewery

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] What is Akabu? Introducing a new type of sake made by young people in Iwate

We all know that sake has been passed down to the Japanese people since ancient times, but are there any of you who feel that it doesn't suit the modern era? This article is for those of you who feel that sake is not suitable for the modern era.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.06

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is Yamatoden? Introducing the rare sake sold exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture by Ichinokura

When buying souvenirs while traveling, many people probably want to buy limited edition items that are only available in that area. This article introduces the perfect souvenirs for those people.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.03

Asakai Junmai Ginjo

[Iwate Prefecture] What is Asakai? A new way to enjoy sake from a long-established sake brewery in Iwate...

Asakai is a long-established sake brewery run by Nanbu Toji (master brewer) Masahiko Fujio, who was selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in 2005. As a result, any sake lover has likely tried this sake at least once.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.21

[Akita Prefecture] What is Hanamura? Introducing the sake brewing and water that produces the finest sake

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.07

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 
Today we are preparing
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Aiming to become a city in love with carp | Spreading the local flavor of "carp cuisine"...
  • What is Akita's traditional vegetable, "Choroki"? A look into this mysterious ingredient that is essential for New Year's celebrations
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Don't miss out on souvenir shopping! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a real connoisseur!
  • Apple Vermont Soy Sauce
    What is Apple Vermont Soy Sauce? It's used as a sauce and dressing... In Aomori Prefecture, apples are used...
  • Smotch Package
    The appeal of "Smotchi," a smoked gourmet food originating from Yamagata Prefecture, and recipe variations!
  • Potato Guessing
    Have you heard of "Imo-taste," a traditional party item from Tsugaru? [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Sauce pork cutlet bowl
    Did you know that there are actually three varieties of the famous Aizu local delicacy, "Sauce Katsudon"?.
  • [Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] A hotly talked about craft beer! Is it called "Akita Inu"?
  • Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Izumi Senbero
    Introducing the unique Senbero bars around Izumichuo Station in Sendai's sub-center! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Tagajo, the mysterious northern capital that appears in utamakura poems from the Heian period (Miyagi Prefecture)
  • Japan's northernmost private railway, the Tsugaru Railway: Discover the charms of the railway line...
  • Nishikicho Toramai (Kamaishi City)
    Sanriku performing arts come together! Sanriku International Arts Festival 2025 "Kazumasu" photo report [...
  • Kamiwarizaki
    A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • Ryusendo Cave (first underground lake)
    Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, is a natural adventure spot! [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Masayuki Hoshina's grave
    Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Inanae, Fukushima Prefecture]...
  • The Nanbu and Date Domain Border Tomb at Michinoku Folk Village
    Take a stroll through the original Japanese landscape at Michinoku Folk Village, an open-air museum of ancient architecture!.
  • Asaka Kunimiyatsuko Shrine
    Its history stretches back to 1900!? The historic Asaka Kunizukuri Shrine [Fukuoka] has a long history dating back to the Yamato dynasty...
  • Entrance to the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru
    Is it suitable for families with children? Visiting the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum and Iwaki Yumoto Onsen...
  • Rocky landscape with large boulders and pine trees under a blue sky; an informational sign in the foreground.
    A power spot with giant mushroom-shaped rocks! Introducing Jōdomatsu Park [Kōriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]
Matsukawa Daruma
Why is Sendai's lucky charm, the Matsukawa Daruma, blue? Exploring its origins [Miyagi Prefecture]
The mysterious checkpoint "Nakorai Barrier" described in waka poetry as a place where you should not enter [Fukuoka].
[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Morioka's Charm Rock" Eboshi Rock is one of the most powerful rocks in Iwate...
[Akita Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decisions did the Kubota, Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains make?
What is the story behind the origin of Lake Inawashiro's Okinajima Island? [Fukushima Prefecture]
Minamoto no Yoshitsune
"Summer grass, the remains of the soldiers' dreams" Takadate, the final resting place of Minamoto no Yoshitsune [Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture]
Shiroishi Castle
[Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy the famous gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food...
Date Masamune Equestrian Statue
Aoba Castle? Sendai Castle? Introducing the base of the Sendai domain built by Date Masamune!
Atago Shrine's temple nameplate
Atago Shrine on Mount Atago (...
From Kurozuka Cave to Bunchi Suriishi. Matsuo Basho visits the legendary rock formations [Fukushima Prefecture]
Kokusekiji Temple Somin Festival: One of Japan's Three Greatest Festivals, Lasting from Late Night to Morning? [Iwa...
Dainichi Hall Bugaku | Two Dainichi Buddhas
Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | 2026...
Honkai Shishimai Banraku is a folk performing art that has been preserved and passed down for 400 years in Akita.
[Yamagata Prefecture] 3 Famous Springs in Yamagata Prefecture! The blessed spring waters of snow, mountains, and forests...
Torii gate of Osaki Hachiman Shrine
Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of Sendai and a national treasure, is famous for the naked pilgrimage during the Donto Festival...
Search articles by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Japanese
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • inquiry

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.