Nanbu senbei is one of the most popular souvenirs from Aomori Prefecture, but did you know that Tsugaru also has a similar confection called "Tsugaru senbei"? This article will explain the characteristics of Tsugaru senbei and how it compares to Nanbu senbei...
Aomori's Niboshi Chuka Soba, Yamagata's Torichuka, Fukushima's Kitakata Ramen, and Miyagi's Spicy Miso Ramen made with Sendai Miso. New Touch's "Sugomen" regional series features noodle dishes and local specialties from the Tohoku region...
In addition to the "senbero" (drinking for 1000 yen) izakayas and standing bars around Aomori Station that I previously wrote about, I discovered that there are many more establishments located around the station. I visited Aomori City at the end of September 2026...
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JR Sendai Station's "station concourse" boasts numerous restaurants, including Sendai's famous beef tongue restaurants and sushi bars. But did you know that there are also establishments where you can stand and drink? This time...
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Yokote Yakisoba, a B-grade gourmet dish from Yokote City, Akita Prefecture, which gained attention after winning the B1 Grand Prix, was created as a new dish to replace Okonomiyaki, which helped alleviate the post-war food shortage. In Yokote, "...
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When it comes to Morioka's cuisine, the three most famous noodle dishes are "Reimen" (cold noodles), "Jajamen" (noodles with garlic sauce), and "Wanko Soba" (small bowls of soba noodles served in small bowls). But did you know there are other lesser-known, casual local delicacies? Here...
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Recently, the area around JR Akita Station in Akita City has seen an increase in low-priced bars offering cheap drinks and snacks, making it just as lively as Kawabata, the city's busiest entertainment district. I previously visited a cheap bar in Kawabata...
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Marukan Building Cafeteria in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a large cafeteria that retains a Showa-era retro atmosphere and offers everything you could want. Hanamaki City is also the birthplace of the poet and children's author Kenji Miyazawa, and is now adjacent to...
The northern inland region of Akita Prefecture is known for its particularly heavy snowfall in winter, but from spring to autumn, it's a pleasant area for mountain drives. Each roadside station in this region offers local specialties...
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Around Morioka's downtown area, "Odori," there are four yakitori restaurants belonging to national chains that offer "senbero" (drinks and snacks for around 1000 yen). I visited these four restaurants, ordered according to their common rules, and compared their cost-performance ratio...
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