


[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!
Zunda mochi, a type of mochi made in the southern Tohoku region, particularly Miyagi Prefecture, is so delicious that it has become famous nationwide. But do you know what the "zunda" in "zunda mochi" means?.

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 Delicious Miyagi Souvenirs Recommended by Locals
Miyagi Prefecture is home to popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture also boasts a wide variety of delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda. This time, we'll introduce some gift ideas that only locals know about.

The story of charcoal burner Tota, a reverse Cinderella story from the Heian period, passed down in Kannari, Kurihara city...
Located in northern Miyagi Prefecture, on the border with Iwate Prefecture, there is a place called "Kanari" in Kurihara City. It is said that gold dust was mined in the Natsukawa River that flows through this area, and the charcoal maker "Sumi-yaki Tota" (Sumi-yaki Tota) was named after the place name.

The legend of the demon-slaying brothers Iwajiro and Iwasaburo of Akiu Onsen (Miyagi Prefecture)
Akiu Onsen, located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, has long been loved by people as a hot spring town with beautiful autumn foliage. The area stretches from Akiu to the borders of Iwate and Akita prefectures to the north, and to the Ou Mountains of Tochigi prefecture to the south...

What is the appeal of Watari Town's local dish, "Harako Meshi"? [Miyagi Prefecture]
Autumn, from September to November, is the time of year when salmon swim upstream to spawn, and many restaurants in Miyagi Prefecture serve a local dish called "harako meshi." Also,...

[Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture] "Kamaboko no Kuni Sasakamakan" offers factory tours and handmade experiences...
Sendai's specialty foods include beef tongue, Sendai beef, zunda, and many others. Among the many Sendai delicacies with fans across the country, the most popular is sasakama, a popular dish...

[Tagajo City, Miyagi Prefecture] Tohoku History Museum is fun for both adults and children!
Tagajo is a city with such a long history that it appears in textbooks alongside the name of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro. There is a history museum in Tagajo that houses a large collection of historical materials from the Tohoku region. Its name is the Tohoku History Museum...

What is Iwadeyama's "Shino Bamboo Crafts"? Delicate and flexible, yet durable! [Iwadeyama, Miyagi Prefecture]
Miyagi Prefecture is known as the kingdom of ingredients, and is famous for a variety of foods, including beef tongue, rice, zunda (soybean paste), sasakama (rice crackers), and seafood. However, the prefecture is also well-known for its crafts, such as kokeshi dolls.

[Akiu, Miyagi Prefecture] Tour the brewery and sample wine at Akiu Winery!
Akiu is one of Sendai's leading hot spring resorts. Sendai's first winery has opened in Akiu! Sendai is the center of Miyagi Prefecture, the kingdom of ingredients. Akiu's climate is ideal for grape production, so until now, wineries have been...




