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[Iwate Prefecture] A good old retro trip! 5 spots to experience Morioka's history!

Morioka City, the prefectural capital of Iwate Prefecture, is a city that combines both old and new, with a retro atmosphere and urban streetscape. Morioka Castle, with its remaining stone walls, and the Red Brick Museum, which retains traces of the Meiji era, are popular tourist attractions.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.09.03

Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu volcanic belt is home to abundant hot springs.

Yunogami Onsen is located in Shimogo Town, at the southernmost tip of Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region, bordering Nasushiobara City in Tochigi Prefecture. The Agagawa River (Okawa River) flows through the center of the town.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.29

[Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Two thatched-roof hot spring inns. A nostalgic atmosphere...

Iwase Yumoto Onsen is located in Ten'ei Village, in central Fukushima Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Sukagawa, Shirakawa, and Aizuwakamatsu. In the center of Ten'ei Village is the watershed that divides Japan into east and west, the Ousaka Pass (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.26

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually known as the "Natto Prefecture"? Introducing recommended products and secret natto recipes

When you think of a city famous for natto, which one comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City, due to its image and mascot character, but Fukushima Prefecture is also a major consumer of natto...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.18

[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

Hinai chicken yakitori

[Akita Prefecture] Learn to love Hinai Jidori, one of Japan's top three breeds of chicken, even more! Its characteristics, history, and beauty...

In Hinai, a region in northern Akita Prefecture, local chicken breeding has flourished since the Edo period. Hinai Jidori is one of Japan's top three local chicken breeds, and its meat is known for its rich flavor and chewy texture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.03

Flathead sushi

What is Hatahata Sushi? A detailed guide from when to eat it to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]

When you think of delicious fish in Akita Prefecture, you probably think of hatahata, but you might be wondering if it's not suitable as a souvenir because it doesn't keep well. This article will introduce some recommended fish for those people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.12

What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]

Many people may think of Chinese elm as a pickled vegetable served in the New Year's dishes of the Kanto region, but in Akita, it is a cherished traditional vegetable. In this article, we will introduce Chinese elm...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.06.08

Is Akita's traditional vegetable "tonburi" effective for dieting? From nutritional value to recipes...

Tonburi is said to have been named after a corrupted version of "burikko (sandfish roe)," a dish from China that resembles sandfish eggs. Known as "caviar from the field," its appearance and texture have made it a popular dish among Akita residents.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.20

[Akita] What is Sakihokore? Introducing a new rice variety scheduled to debut in the fall of 2022

What is Sakihokore? View this post on Instagram Instagram Takaramai Honpo on Instagram: "Sakihokore Specially Grown Rice from Akita Prefecture...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.13

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