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The SDGs' focus on insect cuisine has a connection to Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and other dishes...

As the world's population continues to grow, various problems are of concern. One of these problems is the food problem. Many people around the world suffer from hunger, and as the population continues to grow, we Japanese will also face food shortages.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.27

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City, is home to the legend of the three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. It boasts the longest history in the Tohoku region, is large in scale, and is designated an Important Cultural Property. Kumano...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

[Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba" grown at an altitude of 600 meters...

The season for new soba noodles has finally arrived! I heard that I could try the new soba noodles, a variety of soba noodles called "Dewakaori" that originated in Yamagata Prefecture, the home of soba noodles, so I decided to attend the "Tendo Highlands Wakaori New Soba Festival" (Tendo, Yamagata Prefecture).

NakaNaka2022.11.17

[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

Dondon Yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Speaking of snacks...

In Yamagata City, there's a snack that's incredibly popular with both children and adults: "Dondonyaki." It's incredibly filling and inexpensive! It's a prime example of a flour-based snack that's popular with everyone.

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

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

[Part 2] A stone monument related to Suishinshi Masahide in Akayu! | Akayu Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture

Let's go to Akayu Onsen! In Part 1, we mainly introduced the hot springs. This time, we visited Akayu Onsen while researching the hot springs, and we're going to introduce the popular content "Touken Ranbu," which is said to have sparked the sword boom...

ikokeikoke2022.11.10

"Nibo Keema Curry" is a delicious local curry that combines dried sardines and keema curry.

Nibo Keema Curry, a fusion of niboshi and keema curry, has recently gained popularity in Aomori Prefecture, the birthplace of niboshi ramen. This time, we'll be introducing the exquisite local curry, "Nibo Keema Curry," which can also be ordered online.

NakaNaka2022.11.08

Masuhan&#39;s Koikuchi Ramen

What is "Koriyama Black," a long-loved ramen shop in Koriyama City, one of Japan's most competitive ramen areas?.

Koriyama City in Fukushima Prefecture boasts one of the highest ramen restaurant counts per capita in Japan. I was fortunate enough to visit this ramen hotspot, and I tried a ramen called "Koriyama Black," which has been a long-time favorite...

AoiwaAoiwa2022.11.05

Kakunodate Samurai Residences

[JR East Pass Journey: Day 1, Part 1] On the first day, we start with a morning stroll around Morioka and head to the samurai residences of Kakunodate!

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Travel: Explanation - Preparation] I'm off! Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the railway's opening! https://jp.neft.asia/archiv...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.03

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