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Masuhan'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

Kitakata (Fukushima Prefecture): A town of storehouses with over 4,000 surviving storehouses

When you think of Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture, ramen immediately comes to mind. It is considered one of Japan's three great ramens, along with Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. Its history is long, dating back to the end of the Taisho period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.07

[Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture] 5 popular restaurants where you can enjoy the famous clam ramen!

Lake Jusan, located on the Tsugaru Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, is famous for its clam fishing. The waters of the Iwaki River and the Sea of ​​Japan mix together, creating an ideal environment for clams, resulting in large clams with a rich flavor.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.09.09

Opening in 2022! We visited "Roadside Station Fukushima" in Ozasao, Fukushima Prefecture! [Fukushima...

The 170th roadside station in Tohoku, Roadside Station Fukushima, opened on April 27, 2022, at the entrance to the expressway connecting Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures. As befits a fruit-producing region, there are many local fruits and vegetables available nearby...

ikokeikoke2022.09.05

[Miyagi Prefecture] Summer is the season for sea squirt! Five recommended restaurants!

Sea squirt is a specialty of Miyagi Prefecture. It is in season from May to August every year, and restaurants throughout the prefecture offer dishes featuring sea squirt. This article introduces recommended places to eat sea squirt in Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.17

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] Iwaki City is a treasure trove of jumbo menus to beat the heat...

In this article, we introduce seven recommended restaurants in Iwaki City that offer jumbo menus. Big eaters and those with growing children should definitely check these out. "Chinese Restaurant" in Hirasakucho, Iwaki City...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.11

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] 5 delicious spicy dishes that will make you sweat!

Sometimes you just want to sweat your heart out while eating some seriously spicy food! Sendai City is home to many restaurants serving delicious spicy food, including Chinese cuisine and ramen.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.12

[Fukushima Prefecture] Ramen made with Aizu Mountain Salt is delicious! A great souvenir...

When it comes to local ramen in Fukushima Prefecture, Kitakata Ramen, Shirakawa Ramen, and Koriyama Black Ramen are famous. However, ramen made with Aizu mountain salt has been gaining attention in recent years! The best...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.17

[Ramen Kingdom: Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Famous Restaurants for Yonezawa Ramen, a Light Soy Sauce Noodle with High Water Content!

Yamagata Prefecture is said to be the top ramen consumer in Japan. As a remnant of the Edo period feudal domains, the prefecture is divided into four regions: Okitama, Murayama, Mogami, and Shonai.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.02.23

[Miyagi Prefecture] Indulge in luxury with Kesennuma's shark fin rice bowls and shark fin sushi!

Shark fin is a luxurious food, but did you know that Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture has its own "Kesennuma Shark Fin Rice Bowl" and "Shark Fin Sushi"? Kesennuma City in Miyagi Prefecture is a shark fin production area...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.18

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