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[Yamagata Prefecture] An idol born in Yamagata! The momentum that has taken the world by storm is astonishing! 100% Yamagata...

A company wanted to promote Yamagata to more people and decided to create an idol group from Yamagata. They began recruiting members in June of this year, and after numerous auditions, they chose a group of four girls...

ikokeikoke2022.12.17

What is "Su-no-moto"? Pitcher Roki Sasaki's Favorite Local Condiment [Iwate Prefecture]

Did you know that "Su-no-moto," a super-local seasoning indispensable to the dining table in the area around Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is becoming a hot topic nationwide? This time, we'll be looking at the hometown of pitcher Roki Sasaki, a baseball player from Iwate Prefecture...

NakaNaka2022.12.02

The SDGs' focus on insect cuisine has a connection to Yamagata Prefecture! Traditional locust tsukudani and other dishes...

As the world's population continues to grow, various problems are of concern. One of these problems is the food problem. Many people around the world suffer from hunger, and as the population continues to grow, we Japanese will also face food shortages.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.11.27

Dondon Yaki

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

In Yamagata City, there's a snack that's incredibly popular with both children and adults: "Dondonyaki." It's incredibly filling and inexpensive! It's a prime example of a flour-based snack that's popular with everyone.

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

Summer food in Yamagata! | "Mizukake Gohan" is the perfect dish for the heatwaves and lingering summer heat!

When it's hot, your appetite decreases, doesn't it? Did you know there's a super easy meal you can eat easily, even on the hottest days? It was featured on a certain TV program in the past...

ikokeikoke2022.09.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! A photo book and an introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's festivals that you can still enjoy

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival began on August 5th, so I arrived early and enjoyed the photo panel exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the festival, which heightened my excitement. This time, I'll be showcasing the photos from the retrospective panels...

ikokeikoke2022.08.15

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] The festival has been renewed! How to enjoy the new festival to the fullest...

The Fukushima Waraji Festival is held every year in early August in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Japan's largest straw sandals are donated to Haguro Shrine on Mount Shinobu, and prayers for good health and safety are made. In 2019,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.30

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture! Wishes made with Japan's largest straw sandals...

We introduce the Fukushima Waraji Festival, a summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. The Fukushima Waraji Festival features men carrying giant straw sandals up to 12 meters long, parading through the town and creating a parade around the mountain...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.28

[Aomori Prefecture] The Aomori Nebuta Festival 2022 will be held for the first time in three years! Hot summer returns to Michinoku...

Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Nebuta Festival, like other festivals in Tohoku, has been canceled for two years, but there will be no end of excitement in the local Aomori area for the first time in three years!.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.27

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A former secretary selects 5 truly delicious souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture!

Iwate Prefecture, a "treasure trove of ingredients" blessed with magnificent nature, has a wide variety of delicious souvenirs. It can be hard to know which ones to choose, right? Here are 5 truly delicious Iwate souvenirs.

NakaNaka2022.06.19

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