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Hecchoko Dango

What about Hecchokodango? Detailed explanation of the meaning of the name and how to make it [Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture]

In an era when agriculture was not mechanized, the moment when a year of farming was finished was probably a happy time for farmers to finally take a break. In this article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.05

frozen sky

The once-disappeared flavor is back! The miracle of Fukushima's soul food, "Toten" [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima's popular products is "Toten". Toten, which was extremely popular as a satisfying snack, suddenly disappeared from the market in 2019. But those who want to be resurrected...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.01.31

[Akita Prefecture] What is tofu castella? Detailed explanation of tea ceremony loved in the southern part of the prefecture

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.04

[Fukushima Prefecture] “The best peach of my life” What is the peach from Fukushima Prefecture that became a hot topic at the Olympics?

Some people may remember that Fukushima peaches, which were released at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, were described as "the best peach of my life," and became a hot topic. "I ate six Fukushima peaches. Very...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.02

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is “zunda” in Zunda mochi? Introducing the deliciousness from the origin of the word!

Zunda mochi is made in the southern Tohoku region, especially in Miyagi Prefecture. It is now famous nationwide for its deliciousness. But do you know what the "zunda" in "Zunda Mochi" is? east...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

Stations are still on sale now | What is Yonezawa City's hidden specialty, "Toge no Rikimochi"? 【mountain...

Do you know about stand-up sales at stations? As the name suggests, standing sales are a style in which a salesman hangs around his neck on a station platform sells bento boxes and other items. It must be an old picture...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.15

Enjoy the thick, rich sweetness of the natural delicacy of "Anpo Kaki"! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Anpo persimmon is one of Fukushima's specialty products. As the north wind gets cold and harsh, the season for anpo persimmons comes. A wintery atmosphere is the colorful orange color of retailers in the prefecture...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.04

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is Japan's third generation manju, "usukimanju"? Kashiwaya's signature name that continues to be loved by locals...

One of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous sweets is Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju. The thin skin is wrapped in a refreshingly sweet bean paste, and the unchanging thoughts have been around since its founding, as well as refined techniques...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.02

[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] We recommend famous sweets loved by locals as souvenirs from Aizu!

A souvenir is a problem when you travel to Fukushima Prefecture. This is because the appearance of Fukushima changes completely in three regions: Hamadori, Nakadori, and Aizu, so souvenirs as Fukushima Prefecture...

Chimon2018.12.10

wine and snack set

[Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture] Tour the brewery while tasting at Akiu Winery!

Akiu is one of Sendai's best hot spring resorts. Sendai's first winery has been born in Akiu! Sendai is the heart of Miyagi, the food kingdom. Akiu is suitable for grape production in terms of climate, so I've never seen it before...

Chimon2018.09.21

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