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What is Miyagi Shirome, a high-quality soybean grown in Miyagi Prefecture? We introduce restaurants where you can try it!

What is Miyagi Shirome? It is a high-quality soybean grown exclusively in Miyagi Prefecture. It is a top-quality, large-grained domestic soybean that offers the perfect combination of taste, appearance, and flavor. It is called "Shirome" because the soybean's sprout (navel) is white...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.03.20

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Recommended souvenirs! Introducing delicious sweets from Mukaiyama Seisakusho [Fukushima Prefecture]

We would like to introduce you to the delicious sweets made by Mukaiyama Seisakusho Co., Ltd., located in Otama Village, Adachi District, Fukushima Prefecture. Mukaiyama Seisakusho gained popularity for its fresh caramel, but in fact, it was not originally a confectionery company...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.15

[Miyagi Prefecture] Introducing 5 exquisite sweets only locals know about!

When you think of sweets from Miyagi Prefecture, many people probably think of "Zunda Mochi." However, Miyagi Prefecture is also home to many other delicious sweets, including cakes, tarts, dango, and anmitsu, all of which are less well known.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.02.27

Ishinomaki Genki Market

Ishinomaki Genki Market, where delicious food from off the coast of Kinkazan is gathered, is a hot spot! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Ishinomaki Genki Market opened in 2017 along the Kitakami River in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was severely damaged by the earthquake. It is a market where you can enjoy the energy and deliciousness of Ishinomaki City.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.15

Hechoko Dango

What is Hechoko Dango? A detailed explanation from the meaning of the name to how to make it [Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture]

In the days before agriculture was mechanized, the moment when a year's worth of farm work came to an end was probably a happy moment for farmers, when they could finally take a breather. In this article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.05

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

One of Fukushima's most popular products is "Toten." This satisfying snack was hugely popular, but it suddenly disappeared from the market in 2019. However, there are still people hoping for its revival...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.01.31

[Akita Prefecture] What is Tofu Castella? A detailed explanation of this tea snack beloved in the southern part of the prefecture

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.04

[Fukushima Prefecture] "The best peach of my life": What are the Fukushima peaches that were the talk of the Olympics?

Some people may remember that the peaches from Fukushima Prefecture served at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were praised as "the best peaches of my life," creating a buzz. "I ate six Fukushima peaches. They were so...".

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.02

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!

Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2021.12.24

Street vendors still selling these at train stations today | What is Yonezawa City's hidden specialty, "Toge no Chikara Mochi"? [Yama...

Have you heard of train station stand sales? As the name suggests, stand sales are a style of sales where vendors with pouches hanging from their necks sell bento boxes and other items on train platforms. You've probably seen them in old movies...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.15

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