When talking about Akita ekiben, the first name that comes to mind is Hanazen's Chicken Rice. This dish, with soft, tender chicken meat coated in a sweet and spicy sauce atop fluffy, cooked rice, is a favorite among both locals and travelers...
Towada Barayaki is beef belly seasoned with a sweet and spicy sauce and grilled on a hot plate. This dish, beloved mainly in Towada, Aomori Prefecture, is an easy dish made with only onions and beef belly.
Have you heard of "Owani bean sprouts," grown in Owani Town, Aomori Prefecture? They're thin, long bean sprouts, and not only do they look amazing, they taste amazing too! For those who only know regular bean sprouts, this may come as a shock...
The Zao mountain range is part of the Ou Mountains, which stretch north to south through the center of the Tohoku region. It is a complex volcano group located on the border between Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. The foothills of both prefectures are home to a wide variety of sports, including hot springs and ski resorts.
In Aomori Prefecture, there is one roadside station with a hotel-like accommodation facility, but there are three roadside stations with adjacent campgrounds where you can stay in auto camping or cottages.
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In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.
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Popular spots for viewing autumn leaves in Akita Prefecture include Senshu Park (Kubota Castle Ruins) in Akita City, where you can easily enjoy autumn leaves within the city, and the samurai residences in Kakunodate. However, seeing the vibrant crimson colors in the midst of nature is...
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Iwate Prefecture has the most roadside stations with accommodation facilities out of the six Tohoku prefectures, with five roadside stations offering hotels, campgrounds, and RV parks for overnight stays. All of these are surrounded by abundant nature...
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What kind of dish do you imagine when you hear "Igamenchi"? Many people probably imagine a minced meat cutlet made with squid instead of meat. However, "Igamenchi" is a dish eaten in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture...
Iwate Prefecture, which is mostly mountainous and hilly, is home to numerous natural parks, and in autumn, beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in all areas of the prefecture. Among the many famous autumn foliage spots, we recommend a drive...
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