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Yokote Fried Noodles

Is Yokote Yakisoba, Akita Prefecture's legendary B-class gourmet food, now popular nationwide?

Many people have probably heard of the term "B-grade gourmet." B-grade gourmet refers to affordable, everyday food that is neither traditionally stylized cuisine nor high-end cuisine.

akoako2018.01.05

Nameto flounder

Celebrate the New Year with Miyagi's New Year's fish, Nametagare!

Namegare flounder is a traditional New Year's Eve tradition in Sendai. While salmon is popular in the Kanto region and yellowtail in the Kansai region, namegare flounder is the beloved New Year's fish in Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.12.29

Lucky bags and shopping carts

Sendai's New Year's sales are amazing! Get your hands on a luxurious lucky bag in Sendai on the 2nd of January!

When you think of New Year's in Sendai, you think of the Hatsuuri (first sale)! Nowadays, Hatsuuri is held all over Japan, but its origins lie in a commercial event held in the Sendai domain during the Edo period! Sendai's Hatsuuri is a Japanese...

Chimon2017.12.29

The view from the observation deck

A thrill for enthusiasts! Learn about infrastructure at Kamafusa Dam while enjoying nature!

From central Sendai, take National Route 286 towards Akiu Kawasaki. Lake Kamafusa is a beautiful lake located near the border between Sendai and Kawasaki. The Kamafusa Dam, which we'll introduce today, directs water from Lake Kamafusa to areas around Sendai and beyond.

Chimon2017.10.30

Grilled beef tongue

Sendai's best treat! What's the secret hidden in beef tongue? [Miyagi Prefecture]

When naming three famous things in Sendai, the two that always come up are "Date Masamune" and "beef tongue." Beef tongue in particular is a dish that many people who have only ever tried at regular yakiniku restaurants will enjoy in Sendai.

Chimon2017.10.06

The Imoni War Between Miyagi and Yamagata

A writer from Miyagi explains the Imoni Wars! [Miyagi/Yamagata]

At this time of year, the Tohoku region is in the midst of excitement with imoni (sweet potato stew) parties. Friends gather on the riverbanks to deepen their friendships. This is a typical autumn event in the Tohoku region. However, in Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures, the imoni...

Chimon2017.09.30

Yori Unknown Portal

Sendai Station is evolving into a tourist station!? Let's enjoy Sendai Station with the unknown SENDAI!

JR Sendai Station is now transforming into a truly exciting tourist destination. Previously, it was Sendai's central hub, emphasizing functionality and convenience. However, it has now become a place where "just visiting makes you feel like you're going somewhere else.".

Chimon2017.09.17

Sailor Moon's hometown? A stroll around Azabujuban, the former residence of the Sendai clan...

Azabu-Juban in Tokyo's Minato Ward was the site of the feudal lord's residence in the Sendai domain during the Edo period, and is now home to embassies from various countries. Naoko Takeuchi, the manga artist behind "Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon," also lived here...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2017.07.14

Sendai Nanda Tag

Event report on "Sendai Nanda Fuda," a card game that invites you on a journey of thought

On June 17th and 18th, 2017, a card game called "Sendai Nanda Fudashi" was held at Honmachi Square. This was part of an art project called the Sendai Merchants Project, and...

Chimon2017.07.01

Good morning socks

[Miyagi Prefecture] Learn the Miyagi dialect! "So," "Suddenly," "O...

What would you do if someone said to you, "Bring me some jas!"? The correct answer is, "Bring me some jerseys." Although it's not used much these days, jerseys are called "jas" in Miyagi Prefecture...

Chimon2017.06.06

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