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Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.

The sea off the coast of Iwaki is a "tidal marlin" where warm and cold currents meet. It is world-famous as a marlin fishing ground. There is a record of the largest marlin ever caught in Japan here. By the way, "Marlin...".

HazukiHazuki2017.04.13

Not just apples! 4 delicious restaurants near Aomori Station!

When you think of Aomori Prefecture, apples probably come to mind. However, Aomori Prefecture is also a thriving agricultural region, boasting the highest production of Chinese yams and garlic in Japan, in addition to apples. Also, the Hachinohe area...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2017.03.23

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Make your own original seafood bowl right after you buy it! Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market (Miyagi Prefecture)

Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture, faces the Pacific Ocean. Near the port is the Shiogama Seafood Wholesale Market, which boasts one of the largest catches of fresh tuna in Japan. In addition to trading with other traders, the market is also open to the general public as a tourist destination.

Chimon2017.03.17

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