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Hechoko Dango

What about Hecchokodango? Detailed explanation of the meaning of the name and 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

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...

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 “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

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

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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.04

[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...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.02

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

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.

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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