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[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Grilled goby is the highlight! Celebrate the New Year with the traditional Sendai Zoni dish...

Zoni, the New Year's dish, has various characteristics depending on the region and culture across Japan. Broadly speaking, in Kansai it is made with round rice cakes and a white miso paste, while in Kanto it is made with square rice cakes and a clear soup or soy sauce-based dish with lots of ingredients.

megumegu2023.01.05

[Miyagi Prefecture] The appeal and taste review of "Kinka Saba <Irodori> Can" made with brand mackerel

Canned mackerel is appealing because it's nutritious, tasty, and affordable. Among all the canned mackerel, have you heard of Kinoya Ishinomaki Suisan's canned mackerel? It's made with Kinka mackerel, and it's delicious...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.11.15

"Strait Salmon Boiled in Water" from the Tsugaru Strait is a premium gourmet canned food [Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture]

Canned foods, which have traditionally been seen as cheap preserved foods, have undergone a dramatic evolution in recent years thanks to their popularity. The TBS program "Matsuko's Unknown World" even featured a segment on "The World of Gourmet Canned Foods.".

NakaNaka2022.10.29

3 Recommended Local Trains in Miyagi Prefecture! From the City of Forests to the Land of Beautiful Mountains and Rivers

There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and the commuter and student traffic on lines departing from Sendai Station is comparable to that in the Tokyo metropolitan area during rush hour. However, if you go a little way from the city center, you can enjoy tranquil countryside, mountain, and seascapes.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Get a taste of a mini trip to Korea at Roadside Station Tozawa Koraikan!

Due to the spread of COVID-19, it has become increasingly difficult to travel abroad as easily as before. This time, we will introduce a country that consistently ranks highly as a popular destination for travel during this COVID-19 pandemic.

NakaNaka2022.09.23

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] The sea is right in front of the hot spring? Swimming and soaking in the hot spring at Yunohama Onsen is the best...

Of course, you can enjoy hot springs, but you can also enjoy marine sports. From the summer swimming season until early September, when the heat of summer is no longer suitable for swimming, you can enjoy playing in the sea, watching the sun set over the ocean, and soaking in the hot springs...

ikokeikoke2022.08.18

[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

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] Iwaki City is a treasure trove of jumbo menus to beat the heat...

In this article, we introduce seven recommended restaurants in Iwaki City that offer jumbo menus. Big eaters and those with growing children should definitely check these out. "Chinese Restaurant" in Hirasakucho, Iwaki City...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.11

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] 5 Korean restaurants to enjoy near Sendai Station!

Thanks to the popularity of K-POP and Korean dramas, the number of restaurants serving Korean food has been increasing in the Sendai area. From classic dishes like samgyeopsal and bibimbap to chijimi and cheese dak galbi...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.03.14

"Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...

Aomori has several "roads" lined with locally produced gourmet foods, such as the "Apple Road," the "Takekimi (Corn) Road," and the "Melon and Watermelon Road." Among these...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.07

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