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Grilled scallops

[Aomori Prefecture] Enjoy the taste of Mutsu Bay scallops in local cuisine!

The sweet taste of scallops is unbeatable. Aomori Prefecture is the second largest scallop catch after Hokkaido. Scallop farming is particularly prevalent. And in Aomori...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.16

Ishinomaki Genki Market

Ishinomaki Genki Market, where delicious food from off the coast of Kinkazan is gathered, is a hot spot! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Ishinomaki Genki Market opened in 2017 along the Kitakami River in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake. It is a market where you can enjoy the energy and deliciousness of Ishinomaki City.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.15

[Akita Prefecture] A recipe for the traditional dish "Iburi-gakko" is trending? Delicious food...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.08

frozen sky

The once-disappeared flavor is back! The miracle of Fukushima's soul food, "Toten" [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima's most popular products is "Toten." This satisfying snack was hugely popular, but it suddenly disappeared from the market in 2019. However, there are still people hoping for its revival...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.01.31

Mamebu soup (1)

What is Mamebu Soup? A detailed explanation of the flavor featured in the NHK drama series "Amachan" [...].

In the first episode of "Amachan," which was broadcast as a serial drama on NHK in 2013, the main character Aki is taken to Kitasanriku City by her mother during summer vacation, and tastes mamebu soup for the first time.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.28

Hachinohe rice cracker soup

There's a rice cracker made just for senbei soup! It's called "Otsuyu Senbei" [Aomori Prefecture]

Senbei-jiru, a dish from the Hachinohe region of Aomori Prefecture, is famous as a unique local dish, but the rice crackers used in it are a little unusual. In fact, there is a special rice cracker called "Otsuyu Senbei" that is used specifically for senbei-jiru...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.13

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Cabbage Mochi" from Koriyama City? Enjoy the simple taste! A New Year's treat...

When it comes to New Year's food, mochi (rice cakes) come to mind, but how do you eat them? There are many ways to eat them, such as in zoni (rice cake soup), isobeyaki (rice cake with red bean paste), and so on. However, in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local dish called cabbage mochi...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.11.30

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita

What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.18

[Aomori Prefecture] From grain-centered Edo culture to original cuisine! Aomori's...

Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of Honshu, is home to a variety of local delicacies that regularly make it into the top rankings at the B-1 Grand Prix, a festival of B-class local delicacies. Among them, the one that is particularly recommended is "Yatsugatake".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.09

Shiroishi Castle

[Shiroishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Enjoy the famous gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food

When people think of Shiroishi Castle, they often think of Katakura Kojuro, a man beloved by such great figures as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms.

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.09.09

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