Yamagata Prefecture has many basins suitable for grape cultivation and is home to the largest number of wineries among the six Tohoku prefectures. The Murayama region in the north of the prefecture has seen an increase in the number of new wineries in recent years. Tsuruoka City in the Shonai region is also seeing a rise in new wineries.
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The Okitama region in southern Yamagata Prefecture has long been a thriving grape growing region, with many long-established wineries, along with newer wineries, producing and bringing to market high-quality Japanese wines. Takahata Winery...
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Did you know that Miyagi Prefecture, home of Sasanishiki rice, has the lowest fruit production in the Tohoku region? There were no wineries there, but as part of the recovery efforts following the Great East Japan Earthquake, the prefecture...
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Fukushima, the "Fruit Kingdom," is a thriving region for growing peaches, apples, and grapes. While grapes have traditionally been grown primarily for eating fresh, in recent years the number of varieties for wine has increased, with seven wineries in the prefecture independently producing...
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Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, is famous for its apples, but it also produces a large amount of grapes, with three areas in the central and northern parts of the prefecture, including Tsuruta Town, Nanbu Town, and Hirakawa Town, producing 50% of the prefecture's grapes.
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Kakuda City in Miyagi Prefecture may not be well known nationwide. Located south of Miyagi Prefecture's capital, Sendai, near the border with Fukushima Prefecture, the city is pierced by the Abuku River, a first-class river, which runs through the center of the city.
Noshiro City, located in northern Akita Prefecture, is home to the Noshiro Rocket Test Site, a large rocket testing facility. Located on a long, narrow site in the western part of the city facing the Sea of Japan, the site is used for rocket engine development and fuel cell testing.
A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...
If you live in Miyagi and are a liquor lover, there's a good chance you've experienced the Miyagikyo Distillery Guided Tour, a free course. When I ask people about this all-inclusive experience course, they often say, "Oh, I've been here for years...".
Are you familiar with the term "terroage"? This is a term coined by Akiu Winery's CEO, Mr. Mori. At Terroage Tohoku, we are a tour company that embodies the idea that "the best flavor comes from the place of origin.".
