One of Fukushima Prefecture's specialties is the dried persimmon, or anpo-gaki. When the north winds become cold and harsh, the season for dried persimmons arrives. The vibrant orange persimmons line the shelves of stores across the prefecture, a symbol of winter...
Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous confections. The thin skin, which encases a generous amount of refreshingly sweet bean paste, is the result of the same passion and refined techniques that have been used since the company's founding...
When it comes to New Year's food, mochi (rice cakes) come to mind, but how do you eat them? There are many ways to eat them, such as in zoni (rice cake soup), isobeyaki (rice cake with red bean paste), and so on. However, in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local dish called cabbage mochi...
What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...
Aomori Prefecture, located in the northernmost part of Honshu, is home to a variety of local delicacies that regularly make it into the top rankings at the B-1 Grand Prix, a festival of B-class local delicacies. Among them, the one that is particularly recommended is "Yatsugatake".
Many people know that Aomori Prefecture is the number one producer of apples in Japan. In 2020, the prefecture boasted a harvest of over 60%, making it truly an apple-loving prefecture. And...
Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...
Sendai's specialty foods include beef tongue, Sendai beef, zunda, and many others. Among the many Sendai delicacies with fans across the country, the most popular is sasakama, a popular dish...
When traveling to Fukushima Prefecture, souvenirs can be a challenge. Because Fukushima has three distinct regions—Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu—it's hard to find souvenirs that are truly representative of Fukushima Prefecture.
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Akiu is one of Sendai's leading hot spring resorts. Sendai's first winery has opened in Akiu! Sendai is the center of Miyagi Prefecture, the kingdom of ingredients. Akiu's climate is ideal for grape production, so until now, wineries have been...
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