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,...
Chimon
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,...
Hazuki
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.
ako
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...
Chimon
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...
Chimon
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.
Chimon
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.
Chimon
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...
Chimon
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.".
Chimon
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 Nambara
