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What is Aomori's famous "stick bread"? We'll introduce its origin story and how it's made

Table of Contents 1. What is Stick Bread? What is this mysterious food beloved in Aomori City? 1.1 Stick bread is bread baked on a stick 1.2 Often seen at school events and children's events 2. Why is it popular in Aomori City? ...

Hana Odagiri2026.03.30

traditional events

Hote Festival | A fire-prevention ritual with over 300 years of history held at Shiogama Shrine [Miyagi Prefecture...].

Table of Contents 1. What is the Hote Matsuri? 2. Scenes from the Hote Matsuri (Photo Report from March 10, 2026) The Hote Matsuri is held annually on March 10th at Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture...

Aoiwa2026.03.27

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New HB-E220 series hybrid diesel railcars debut on the JR Kamaishi Line! [Iwate Prefecture]

Table of Contents 1. What is the JR Kamaishi Line? 2. Trains on the Kamaishi Line 2.1 Local Trains 2.2 Rapid Trains 2.3 Past Trains 3. What is the new HB-E220 series hybrid diesel railcar? 4. Retired Kiha...

Yuto Ono2026.03.25

Tohoku gourmet

What is Akita's specialty "Bodakko"? We'll explain why it's salty and show you how to recreate it at home

Table of Contents 1. What is Bodakko? Exploring the popular preserved food of Akita 1.1 Bodakko is a general term for salted salmon 1.2 Various origins of the name 2. Why is it so salty? Explaining why bodakko is salty...

Hana Odagiri2026.03.24

B-grade gourmet food

We asked the staff at Morioka's soul food shop, Fukuda Pan, about their top 3 most popular breads!.

Table of Contents 1. Fukuda Bread: A Soul Food Beloved by Morioka Citizens 2. What are the Best-Selling Savory Breads? Fukuda Bread's Popularity Ranking! 2.1 1st Place: Corned Beef (with Potato Salad) 2.2 2nd Place...

DaiwaConsilio2026.03.23

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Enjoy the abundance of gourmet food at the station! Let's explore the food scene at Fesan, the station building at JR Morioka Station...

Table of Contents 1. What kind of place is "station-naka"? 2. Morioka Station's station building "Fezan" is a treasure trove of gourmet food! 3. Morioka's three famous noodle dishes, ramen, pasta, and standing bars are all available at "Menkoi Yokocho" 3.1 Ramen...

DaiwaConsilio2026.03.19

Yamagata Prefecture

The road to Hagurosan Dewa Shrine depicted in the 38th journey of the manga "Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-" [...

Table of Contents 1. Take the Joetsu Shinkansen "Toki" and the Hakushin Line/Uetsu Main Line Limited Express "Inaho" to Tsuruoka Station 2. Take a bus to Hagurosan 3. What is Hagurosan Dewa Shrine? 3.1 Information...

Yuto Ono2026.03.17

processed products

Introducing delicious tofu and tofu dishes from Morioka, the "City of Tofu"! [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]

Table of Contents 1. Why do Morioka residents love tofu? 2. Is it true that Morioka is the birthplace of soft tofu (oboro tofu)? 3. Recommended handmade tofu shops and tofu restaurants in Morioka City 4. Mame Kobo Midori no Sato (...

DaiwaConsilio2026.03.16

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New E131 series train arrives on JR Senseki Line! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Table of Contents1 What is the JR Senseki Line?2 Senseki Line and Senseki Tohoku Line2.1 Senseki Line2.2 Senseki Tohoku Line3 What is the retiring 205 series train?4 What is the new E131 series train?5 E13...

Yuto Ono2026.03.13

Alcohol

Visiting sake breweries in six Tohoku prefectures! Bringing smiles and flowers to Japan: "Sakuragao Sake Brewery" [Mori, Iwate Prefecture].

Table of Contents1 History of Sakuragao Sake Brewery2 The Origin of the Name "Sakuragao"3 A Tour of the Brewery: Experience the Passion Behind the Brewing Process3.1 The tour begins on the unadorned first floor of the factory, where cedar balls hang from the ceiling...

DaiwaConsilio2026.03.12