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[Akita Prefecture] Basketball and soccer are hot in Akita, the land of beauty! [Among the six Tohoku prefectures...

When it comes to sports in Akita Prefecture, many people will think of Noshiro Technical High School, which has won the national high school basketball championship a total of 58 times. Noshiro Technical High School will be merged in 2021...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.05.16

[Aomori Prefecture] Aiming to realize the Aomori Derby between Aomori, Hachinohe, and Hirosaki [Promotion of the six Tohoku prefectures...

As of April 11, 2023, Aomori Prefecture has two professional sports teams: the Aomori Watts in basketball (B. League) and Vanraure Hachinohe in soccer (J. League).

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.05.12

[Tohoku] Strange festivals in Tohoku!? Introducing 6 festivals that will surprise people from other prefectures

Japanese people are a festival-loving people. There are festivals held somewhere in Japan all year round. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festivals themselves have been put on hold for the past few years, but with the lifting of restrictions on movement, this year...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.05.08

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Do you know the catchphrases of the six Tohoku prefectures? Introducing the surprising origins of their catchphrases

When you buy a product, do you ever find yourself attracted to a catchy slogan? Catchphrases and catchphrases aren't just attached to products. All...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.04.28

[Iwate Prefecture] Iwate's professional sports, home to Yusei Kikuchi, Shohei Ohtani, and Roki Sasaki...

The long winter in Iwate Prefecture has finally come to an end, and the long-awaited spring has arrived. As life finally returns to normal after the COVID-19 pandemic, people can once again cheer out loud at sports events as they did before. Iwate...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.04.21

What is the salad agar that you should try when you visit Akita? The taste is not obvious just from the name...

Akita Prefecture is home to a wealth of delicious foods. Most of these are loved by tourists from outside the prefecture and are often purchased as souvenirs. One food that stands out among Akita's specialties is "sa...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.14

What is the appeal of "Kaze no Ko," a local favorite? Get great coupon information! [Miyagi Prefecture...

If you like fast food that you can eat as a snack, or if you enjoy drinking alcohol, we recommend Kazenoko, a local chain with three locations in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2023.02.21

Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]

In addition to the recommended travel spots in Morioka City featured in the New York Times' "52 Places to Visit in 2023," there are other recommended spots within walking distance of Morioka Station.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.02.03

[Iwate Prefecture] 7 Famous Waters in Iwate Prefecture! Sweetfish and salmon swim upstream in the famous waters that flow through the city!

Iwate Prefecture has the largest watershed in Tohoku and is home to the Kitakami River system, which is rich in water. Furthermore, there are many mountain forests that serve as water sources, making it an area rich in water resources. Morioka City, the prefectural capital, is particularly known for its "famous water sources.".

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.01.27

[Aomori Prefecture] Two Aomori Prefecture local dishes you'll want to try in winter: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe salad"...

Aomori Prefecture is home to many local dishes, but did you know that two winter dishes are also popular: "Keno-jiru" and "Tara no roe tossed with cod roe"? We'll introduce the origins and recipes of each dish...

sakusaku2022.12.21

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