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Morioka Senbero

Morioka City, the largest cheap drinking haven in the northeastern Tohoku region: 5 cheap drinking spots where locals gather! [Iwate...

Morioka City was chosen as the second most popular city in the world in the "52 Places to Visit in 2023" published by the New York Times in January 2023. There are many "sen" (semi-finished products) in the city.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.20

Akita Senbero

Akita Prefecture: 3 recommended cheap drinking spots in the Kawabata area, a long-established entertainment district in Akita City!

The Kawabata area in Akita City was once considered one of the most bustling areas in the Tohoku region, but in recent years it has become increasingly deserted, in stark contrast to the bustling downtown area around Akita Station.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.19

Hachinohe Senbero

Recommended Senbero bars in Hachinohe City, where the alley culture thrives! [Aomori Prefecture]

Hachinohe City is a core city on the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture with a population of approximately 216,000. However, due to its long history as a thriving fishing port and the many restaurants catering to fishermen, the city's downtown area is relatively lively considering its small population.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.17

Hirosaki Senbero

Introducing the best bars in Hirosaki City, home to a unique mix of Senbero bars! [Ao...

Hirosaki City, Japan's first city to be incorporated during the Meiji Restoration, has a population of 300,000 and is a castle town known as one of Japan's leading apple-producing regions. The city is beautifully colored throughout the four seasons, and in spring, the vast fields are covered in bloom...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.12

Aomori Senbero

Introducing 5 "senbero" style izakayas and standing bars lining the streets in front of Aomori Station! [Aomori Prefecture]

Aomori City, a port city at the very back of the vast Mutsu Bay and the prefectural capital with a population of approximately 270,000, will be revitalized with the return of its long-awaited Nebuta Festival in early August 2023, after being canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.10.06

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 3 Recommended Bars Where You Can Enjoy the Locally Loved "Morioka" Sake!

Morioka's drinking spots are concentrated mainly around the city's busiest shopping districts, Odori and Eigakan-dori, as well as Hachiman-cho, the temple town of Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, and the area around Morioka Station, where new establishments have been opening in recent years.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.29

Giant Akita dog at Akita Station

[JR East Japan Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 2] First day's accommodation: A stroll around Akita City and some delicious local sake...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we started with a morning stroll in Morioka and then headed to the samurai residences of Kakunodate! https://jp.neft.asia/archi...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.11

[Miyagi Prefecture] Summer is the season for sea squirt! Five recommended restaurants!

Sea squirt is a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. It is in season from May to August every year, and restaurants throughout the prefecture offer dishes featuring sea squirt. This article introduces recommended places to eat sea squirt in Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.17

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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

Grilled Kawamata Shamo skewers

We tried out the delicious local chicken and the popular Kawamata Shamo chicken!

While local chickens are now found all over Japan, one that has caught the attention of many chefs for its delicious flavor is Kawamata Shamo, a local chicken from Fukushima. This time, we'll be looking at the appeal of Kawamata Shamo, a product certified by Fukushima Prefecture.

HazukiHazuki2018.03.14

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