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.
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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...
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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,...
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Namie Yakisoba, which originated in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture, is an incredibly delicious local food loved not only by locals but also by many people both inside and outside the prefecture. However, due to the Great East Japan Earthquake,...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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