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What is "vinegar base"? Pitcher Sasaki Roki's favorite local seasoning [Iwate Prefecture]

Did you know that vinegar base, an extremely local seasoning that is essential for dining in the area around Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is becoming a hot topic nationwide? This time, we will be holding a baseball player from Iwate Prefecture, pitcher Sasaki Roki...

2022.12.02

The insect food that is attracting attention at SDG's has a connection with Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and more...

With population growth worldwide, there are concerns about various issues. One of these issues is the food issue. Many people in the world suffer from hunger, and as the population grows in the future, we Japanese people are also food...

2022.11.27

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[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? Speaking of snacks...

Is this a snack that is very popular in Yamagata City, not only for children but also adults? There is. It's "dondonyaki". It's very filling and cheap! It is a representative flour snack that is popular with everyone. ...

2022.11.12

Summer meal in Yamagata! | "Dining with water" is the perfect place for the extreme heat and the lingering heat!

When it's hot, your appetite will also drop. Did you know that there are some very simple rice that you can eat even on hot days? It has been featured on a certain TV show in the past...

2022.09.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! Introducing a photo book and festivals in Yamagata Prefecture that are still available in time

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival was held from August 5th, so I arrived early and saw the Hanagasa Festival 60th anniversary photo panel exhibition, which gave me a sense of excitement. This time, we will be taking a look at the retrospective panel...

2022.08.15

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Festival contents have been renewed! Those who enjoy the new festival 120%...

The Fukushima Warajima Festival is usually held in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture in early August. The festival offers the largest large-sized warbler in Japan to Haguro Shrine on Mt. Nobuo, and delivers wishes for healthy legs and good health, but in 2019...

2022.07.30

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture! The wishes put into Japan's biggest waraji...

We would like to introduce you to the Fukushima Warajima Festival, a summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. The Fukushima Warajima Festival is a group of men carrying large waraji, which is 12m long, paraded through the town, and the wings of Mt. Nobuo...

2022.07.28

[Aomori Prefecture] Aomori Nebuta Festival 2022 will be held for the first time in 3 years! The hot summer is back in Michinoku...

Due to the spread of the new coronavirus, the event was cancelled for two years, just like other Tohoku festivals, but in my hometown of Aomori, the Nebuta Festival, which will be the first in three years, I'm sure I'll be unable to stop excitedly! here...

2022.07.27

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A former secretary chooses it! Five souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture that are truly delicious!

Iwate Prefecture, a treasure trove of ingredients blessed with majestic nature, offers many delicious souvenirs. You may be wondering which one to choose. Five really delicious souvenirs from Iwate "Really...

2022.06.19

“Mogami River Senbon Dango” Strawberry and Tiramisu

What about Mogamigawa Senbon Dangoto? Exquisite Japanese sweets with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Do you know about the "Mogamigawa Senbon Dango" dumpling, a dumpling that many people from within and outside Yamagata Prefecture visit and line up to buy? This time, I actually visited the store to find out why it was so popular. ...

2022.06.16

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