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[Akita Prefecture] What is the Hometown Examination? A local examination filled with love for one's hometown...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.24

[Akita Prefecture] What are the popular onigiri ingredients? Introducing limited edition convenience store rice balls

In commemoration of "Onigiri Day" on June 18th, 2020, the 2020 Convenience Store Onigiri Association announced the 2020 survey on popular convenience store onigiri, which was the subject of the survey, 7-Eleven and FamilyMart...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.23

What is Japan's longest school song? Detailed explanation of the school song of Daisen Municipal Omagari Junior High School [Akita Prefecture]

The school song of Daisen City Omagari Junior High School was featured on Nippon Television's popular program "Monday Late Night" broadcast on October 11, 2021, as "the longest school song in Japan," and has been a hot topic on Twitter...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

Kumagaya

The originator of Sendai sweets! Kumagaya's Yubeshi is delicious!

When you hear the word "dagne," what kind of sweets do you think of? "Umaibo", "Fried Potato", "Moroccan Yogurt"...The sweets you remember should differ from person to person, but all of them...

Chimon2018.09.06

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[Fukushima] Extremely popular with women! Momorin merchandise with many hidden male fans...

Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.03.29

Bennyland

Let's go to Japan's highest subway station and have fun at Sendai's two major theme parks!

This is a panoramic view of Sendai city. Where do you think the view is from? This is actually a subway station! The highest subway station in Japan! "Yagiyama Zoological Park Station" In Sendai, there are many subways that cross the road...

Chimon2018.03.20

[Pensées] Miyagi Prefecture's two biggest bakeries clash! Who will win the salted bread showdown?! [Bar...

The two major bakeries representing Miyagi Prefecture are "Pensee" and "Basday." If you live in Sendai, you may have been to one of them. They offer unique bakeries themed around Miyagi's specialties.

Chimon2018.03.13

babahera ice cream

Yellow and pink ice cream flowers blooming in Akita! What is "Babahera"?

When talking about Akita Prefecture gourmet food, there is one thing that cannot be forgotten: Babahera ice cream. As summer approaches in Akita Prefecture, people hang parasols on the streets...

akoako2018.03.10

freshly cooked rice

Date Masamune's brand rice has debuted with its chewy texture! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Brand rice has been gaining attention in recent years. Aomori Prefecture's "Aozora no Hekireki," which debuted in 2015, has quickly risen to become a nationally beloved brand. Miyagi Prefecture, a rice-producing region,...

Chimon2018.01.07

[Fukushima] Enjoy the best "Namie Yakisoba" with rich and thick noodles at home!

Namie Yakisoba, originating in Namie Town, Futaba District, Fukushima Prefecture, is an extremely delicious local food that has been loved not only by locals but also by many people in and outside the prefecture. However, the Great East Japan Earthquake caused an earthquake...

HazukiiHazukii2018.01.06

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