Aomori Prefecture offers a variety of seasonal scenery. Among them is Nyuhogataki Falls in Nishimeya Village, a soothing spot where you can enjoy fresh greenery and negative ions in summer, and in winter, the waterfall freezes over and becomes a magical place for festivals and illuminations...
Kokonoe Honpo Tamazawa Shimobashira, which has been a hot topic on social media these days, is being sold every early autumn, and is now available for pre-orders, and when you realize it, it is a masterpiece that is truly nicknamed "Winter Illusion." This time I bought it miraculously...
A kotatsu boat is operating until the end of March on the Mogami River boat rides at the Mogami River, the famous poem written by Matsuo Basho, "Collecting May Rain and Early Mogami River." The river breeze is cold, but the snowy scenery remains in front of you in the spring...
Speaking of snow, Tohoku is the place to be! Aomori's winter cold and snowfall are particularly different from other prefectures. If you're planning your first trip to Aomori, you might be wondering, "How cold is it in Aomori?".
Yonezawa City boasts a variety of traditional vegetables and pickles that are registered as trademarks. The name of the vegetable, "yukina," is said to have been passed down directly to Lord Uesugi Yozan. It is one of the vegetables that represents the snowy city of Yonezawa, and pickles made with it are available.
In the Shonai region of Yamagata Prefecture, there are soups that can be loved and eaten since ancient times during the harsh winter. It was delicious only near the sea, but now that it has become more and more popular, it can be eaten all over Yamagata Prefecture...
The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, which has been decided to be held for the first time in three years, is a popular festival with many fans not only among local residents but also from within and outside the prefecture. The entire area is covered in a world of snow, and it's even snowing...
Zoni, the New Year's dish, has various characteristics depending on the region and culture across Japan. Broadly speaking, in Kansai it is made with round rice cakes and a white miso paste, while in Kanto it is made with square rice cakes and a clear soup or soy sauce-based dish with lots of ingredients.
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Currently, Yamagata Prefecture is holding a number of fantastic illumination events that suit winter scenery. Among them, "Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022" introduced this time is...
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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...
