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[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] A hotly talked about craft beer! Is it called "Akita Inu"?

Craft beer, or local beer, is gaining popularity across Japan, much like local gourmet food. It's so popular that almost everyone knows about it. Of course, there are plenty of specialty craft beers in the Tohoku region, too.

ikokeikoke2022.10.15

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Cherry Land Sagae" is a place where you can enjoy cherries all year round...

Cherries are a representative fruit of Yamagata, a fruit kingdom. This time, we will introduce original sweets made with cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and delicious ingredients, which can be enjoyed all year round...

NakaNaka2022.09.15

Opening in 2022! We visited "Roadside Station Fukushima" in Ozasao, Fukushima Prefecture! [Fukushima...

The 170th roadside station in Tohoku, Roadside Station Fukushima, opened on April 27, 2022, at the entrance to the expressway connecting Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures. As befits a fruit-producing region, there are many local fruits and vegetables available nearby...

ikokeikoke2022.09.05

Aomori Prefecture: 3 Recommended Wineries and Cider Breweries! Wine and cider from a region famous for its apples...

Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, is famous for its apples, but it also produces a large amount of grapes, with three areas in the central and northern parts of the prefecture, including Tsuruta Town, Nanbu Town, and Hirakawa Town, producing 50% of the prefecture's grapes.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.08.11

[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

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] Iwaki City is a treasure trove of jumbo menus to beat the heat...

In this article, we introduce seven recommended restaurants in Iwaki City that offer jumbo menus. Big eaters and those with growing children should definitely check these out. "Chinese Restaurant" in Hirasakucho, Iwaki City...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.07.11

[Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Is this England in Fukushima Prefecture? British Hills spreads out deep in the mountains.

There's a place called Tenei Village in Fukushima Prefecture called England? If you go deep into the mountains, you'll suddenly come across an English-style garden, giving you the illusion of stepping into the world of Harry Potter.

ikokeikoke2022.05.01

Platinum Pig

I want to enjoy the delicious "Sweet Fat" brand pork "Hakkin Pork"! [Iwa...

Have you heard of Hakkinton? Hakkinton is a brand of pork raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Its sweet fat, fine texture, and moderate tenderness make it popular among professional chefs.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.30

Daishichi Sake Brewery Junmai Kimoto

What is Daishichi Sake Brewery? Delicious Junmai sake brewed by a long-established brewery using the kimoto method [Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture]

If you're a sake lover, you've probably thought about preparing some sake that tastes good both chilled and hot, and comparing the flavors. In this article, we'll introduce how to enjoy drinking at home...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.10

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy the Charm of Nanbu Ironware and Gourmet Food Made with Nanbu Ironware!

Nanbu ironware has been produced for a long time in Morioka and Oshu cities in Iwate Prefecture. Its tasteful surface patterns and high functionality have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.03

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