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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

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy the Charm of Nanbu Ironware and Gourmet Food Made with Nanbu Ironware!

Nanbu ironware has been produced for a long time in Morioka and Oshu cities in Iwate Prefecture. Its tasteful surface patterns and high functionality have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.03

Illustration of a monkey drinking 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

[Miyagi Prefecture] A trip to Tohoku's terroage region | A moving experience in search of the finest flavors

Are you familiar with the term "terroage"? This is a term coined by Akiu Winery's CEO, Mr. Mori. At Terroage Tohoku, we are a tour company that embodies the idea that "the best flavor comes from the place of origin.".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.10

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

What is the famous Akita sake "Shirakami-Sanchi no Shiki"? Born in Daisen City, it is not well known even among the prefecture's residents...

When drinking sake from Akita, a region famous for its sake, many people probably want to try rare sake that not many people know about, rather than sake from famous breweries. In this article, we will introduce such...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.30

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