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.
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.
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...
Murasakihime
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...
Murasakihime
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...".
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?.
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...
One of Fukushima Prefecture's specialties is the dried persimmon, or anpo-gaki. When the north winds become cold and harsh, the season for dried persimmons arrives. The vibrant orange persimmons line the shelves of stores across the prefecture, a symbol of winter...
Kashiwaya's thin-skinned manju is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous confections. The thin skin, which encases a generous amount of refreshingly sweet bean paste, is the result of the same passion and refined techniques that have been used since the company's founding...
