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Have you heard of Apios? Introducing the nutritious superfood grown in Aomori

A small potato called "Apios" can be found at farm shops in Aomori. It looks similar to a potato, but it's actually a legume and is so nutritious it's been called a "superfood." This time, we'll be introducing Apios...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.11.10

When you think of yakiniku, you think of mutton, right?! Exploring the mutton food culture of Tadami Town [Fukushima Prefecture...

Yakiniku is delicious any time of the year. What kind of meat do you like? Beef, pork, chicken, mutton...huh, mutton? In fact, there are areas in Fukushima Prefecture where mutton is synonymous with yakiniku...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.11.06

Iced coffee (Tea House Liebe)

[Iwate Prefecture] 6 "Good Old Coffee Shops" that Trace Morioka's Coffee Shop Culture

Heading to Morioka, the Quiet City of Coffee Shops While walking through the city of Morioka, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle in front of the station, you'll come across a quiet coffee shop that exudes a sense of nostalgia. The deep wooden door...

RyokoRyoko2025.11.05

What is the edible chrysanthemum "Afang Palace"? Find out about the origins and recipes of this ingredient that colors autumn in Tohoku!

Like mushrooms and chestnuts, there are many foods that make you feel like autumn has arrived, but in Aomori Prefecture, one such ingredient is the yellow edible chrysanthemum known as "Abokyu." This time, we'll be looking at what kind of ingredient Abokyu is...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.11.04

Introducing the popular gelato at roadside stations! Taste delicious gelato in Iwate prefecture...

One of the joys of roadside stations is the original soft serve ice cream made with local ingredients, but recently, an increasing number of roadside stations have started offering stylish Italian gelato. In Iwate...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.30

What is Aomori's autumn delicacy, "Kedamame"? Why is it less well-known than Dadacha beans?

In autumn in Aomori, piles of "Kedamame" (haired beans) appear in supermarkets and farm stands. They are a type of edamame, and as their name suggests, they have a unique appearance with their pods covered in fine hairs. No other beans are as...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.10.29

What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!

In the Tsugaru region of Aomori, there is a mysterious dish called "Nikujiru." Just hearing the name might lead you to think of it as a type of pork soup, but it's actually something completely different. It's soy sauce flavored and has a variety of ingredients...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.10.21

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.10

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.07

Nanbu Toji Sake

The History of Nanbu Toji and 5 Representative Sake Breweries - Iwate's Sake-Making Masters

A "Toji" (master brewer) is a sake brewing technician. Among them, the Nanbu Toji are a renowned group of master brewers active in the Tohoku region, primarily in Iwate Prefecture. A tradition that has been passed down since the Edo period...

RyokoRyoko2025.10.01

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