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[Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] Konnyaku Guardhouse? Hmm? There is a checkpoint-like structure in the old post town...

Konnyaku Bansho, Bansho? What is it? This is a konnyaku specialty store in Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a rare konnyaku restaurant in Japan, where everything is made from konnyaku...

ikokeikoke2023.03.24

Sendai International Airport

[Miyagi Prefecture] Sendai International Airport, the gateway to Tohoku, is a souvenir paradise!.

Sendai International Airport is known as the gateway to Tohoku, and is frequently used by people traveling domestically and internationally from the Tohoku region. The Sendai Airport Access Line runs between Sendai and...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

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What is Fukushima City's "Disc Gyoza"? Introducing Recommended Restaurants and Its History [Fukushima Prefecture]

Japanese people love gyoza. Gyoza is said to have originated in China, where it is said to have been eaten as early as the 6th century BC. After World War II, Japanese people who had traveled to China...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.22

What is the salad agar that you should try when you visit Akita? The taste is not obvious just from the name...

Akita Prefecture is home to a wealth of delicious foods. Most of these are loved by tourists from outside the prefecture and are often purchased as souvenirs. One food that stands out among Akita's specialties is "sa...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.14

[Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture] "Kitakata Ramen" - Hot spring right in front of you? Open for 3 hours? Hidden...

I heard about the delicious "Kitakata Ramen" restaurant located quietly near the border with Yamagata Prefecture, so I went to try it right away. I was surprised by how tasty and filling it was, just as the reviews said...

ikokeikoke2023.03.07

The gorgeous Noheji Gion Festival and Noheji, a port of call for Kitamaebune ships (Aomori Prefecture)

Noheji Town in Aomori Prefecture is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the very innermost part of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas. "Noheji" comes from the Ainu language, meaning "nuppet" (river flowing through a field).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

[Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture] Enjoy spring! Enjoy strawberry picking at Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm

What kind of city is Soma City, home to strawberries grown in a warm climate? Soma City, home to Wada Kanko Strawberry Farm, is located in the northern part of the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean. During the Edo period, it was the castle town of the Soma domain...

natsukinatsuki2023.03.03

[Fukushima Prefecture] 5 Famous Waters of Fukushima! Delicious Waters Supporting the Reconstruction of "Fukushima Beautiful...".

Fukushima Prefecture is home to seven of the "100 Famous Mountains of Japan," including Mount Bandai. Although it is the largest prefecture among the six Tohoku prefectures, most of its land is covered with untouched forests, including the Ou Mountains, Echigo Mountains, and Abukuma Highlands.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.03.01

What is the appeal of "Kaze no Ko," a local favorite? Get great coupon information! [Miyagi Prefecture...

If you like fast food that you can eat as a snack, or if you enjoy drinking alcohol, we recommend Kazenoko, a local chain with three locations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.21

What is "Shingoro," a local dish from Aizu, Fukushima? Learn about the origin of the name and its appeal!

Have you heard of "Shingoro," a local dish beloved in certain areas of Fukushima Prefecture? With its unusual name, many people may not be able to imagine what kind of food it is. This time...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.17

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    Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Miyagi Prefecture
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