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Appears in the first episode of the anime "Zatsu Tabi - That's Journey"! Going to Aizuwakamatsu city...

A TV anime called "Zatsu Tabi - That's Journey" has been airing since April 2025. The protagonist, who is an aspiring manga artist, finds himself in the spot...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.16

Moko

If you cry, a "mokko" comes! ? We've tried to follow the mystery of the trauma of children in Tsugaru...

"If you cry, a mokko will come from the mountains." This phrase has been used for a long time, mainly in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, and is a phrase that will make children cry.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.13

What kind of bird is "Milkytail"? Where is the wild bird that has become the official character of the prefecture?

Prefectures have designated "prefectural XX" such as flowers and animals, which symbolize the local government, as mascots. The bird in Fukushima Prefecture is a millet. death...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.03.31

Tsugaru dialect

Is Tsugaru dialect often onomatopoeia? Introducing popular onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]

When I use Tsugaru dialect on a daily basis, I notice an astonishing amount of onomatopoeia (onomatopoeia) that are not found in standard Japanese. The large amount of onomatopoeia makes the nuance of conversation...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.12

I listen to it suddenly. Hong Kong yakisoba is delicious, right? It's common all over the country...

Hong Kong Yakisoba is an instant noodles that I've loved since I was a child. You can easily purchase this product at supermarkets in Miyagi Prefecture as an adult...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.02.07

Polo Chocolat package expansion

Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing the locations for sale, types and arrangements [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you ever heard of a sweet called "Porro Chocolat" that has become a hot topic on social media in recent years? Rich chocolate taste and moist food...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.05

Are shiso-rolled apricots only available in Aomori and Akita prefectures? Introducing how to make it and recipes

``Shiso-maki apricot'' has been on the dinner table since I was a child. However, as soon as you leave Tohoku, the chances of encountering "shisomaki apricot" decrease. I looked into it...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.04

[Recommended Autumn Festival: Miyagi Edition] The Date family's majestic atmosphere and music overflowing with the city's city, coloring autumn.

Speaking of Miyagi Prefecture's big autumn festivals, the annual festival at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the 620,000 koku guardian of the Sendai domain, is famous. In addition, Date Masamune, the founder of the domain, founded Sendai...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.08.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 History and Traditional Akita Autumn Festivals

When it comes to festivals in Akita, I get the impression that there are many summer festivals that take place from July to August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many charming autumn festivals in various places...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.08.16

dog siblings

Did you know that there are five siblings? A big explanation of Iwate's local character Sobacchi and dog siblings...

It was created in 2009 as a PR character for the "Iwate/Hiraizumi tourism campaign" and officially became the image character of Iwate prefecture in 2010...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.08.02

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