Article - Part 4

A rice accompaniment made by a long-established pickle shop! A taste review of Odawaraya's "Taberu" series...

Table of Contents1 Review of two products from the Odawaraya "Taberu" series2 About Odawaraya, a long-established pickle shop in Koriyama City2.1 Odawaraya Co., Ltd. <Information>3 Not just pickles...

Haruka Hashimoto2026.02.03

Iwate Prefecture

"Curry in Morioka!" (Part 2) 3 Spicy Authentic Indian Curry Restaurants Popular with Locals...

Table of Contents1 What is the Difference Between Japanese Curry and Indian Curry?2 Chikyuya Honmachi Branch (Honmachi-dori 1-chome)2.1 Lunch Set with a Choice of 3 Curries (1,200 yen)2.2 Butter Chicken...

DaiwaConsilio2026.02.02

traditional events

This is also [Kamakura]. "Hey, Gongoro of Kamakura!" shouts the mysterious spell "Kuzukuro...".

Table of Contents1 The origin of Kamakura is an event to "burn the past and pray for a new good year"2 The Kamakura has changed in many ways as the event has been passed down3 The "Kuzukuro Fire Festival Kamakura" is a small...

NORIJUN2026.01.30

rice

"Curry in Morioka!" (Part 1) 3 Curry Restaurants, from Long-established Restaurants Loved by Locals to Up-and-Coming Restaurants...

Table of Contents1 Curry Kobo Chalten (Nakanobashi-dori 1-chome)1.1 Keema Curry with Pork and Onion (1,130 yen)1.2 Chicken and Pork Double Curry (with salad, 1,150 yen)1.3 ...

DaiwaConsilio2026.01.29

winter

What are Fukaura Snow Carrots? Learn about the differences between them and regular carrots, the secret to their sweetness, and how to get them.

Table of Contents1 What are Fukaura Snow Carrots? Carrots that become sweeter over winter1.1 What is the difference between Fukaura Snow Carrots and regular carrots?1.2 Characteristics of appearance and taste2 The secret to their sweetness as they mature under the snow2.1...

Hana Odagiri2026.01.28

Traditions and customs

Yokote Kamakura Festival to be held from the second Friday to the second Saturday of February from 2026

Table of Contents1. The Bonten Competition and Asahiokayama Shrine Bonten Dedication Festival will be held every year on February 16th and 17th as usual.2. Information about Yokote's Kamakura.3. Visit the Kamakura during the day and experience the...

NORIJUN2026.01.27

Iwate Prefecture

Warm hittsumi is delicious in Morioka's harsh winter! A simple-tasting hittsumi that will warm your body...

Table of Contents1 What kind of dish is "Hittsumi"?2 What is the difference between "Hittsumi," "Suiton," and "Hatto"?3 Hometown Ajidokoro Hittsumitei (Kurokawa, Morioka City)3.1 Hittsumi (680 yen)...

DaiwaConsilio2026.01.26

Traditions and customs

Rokugo Kamakura: Two groups of soldiers holding long bamboo clash to pray for a bountiful harvest

Table of Contents1 Rokugo Kamakura: Preserving the Original Form of the Kamakura Festival2 Rokugo Kamakura: A Ko-Shogatsu Event | In 2026, it will be held from February 10th to 14th3 Rokugo Kamakura...

NORIJUN2026.01.23

souvenir

How about trying Bandai Mame for Setsubun? Introducing the nostalgic bean snack that can be enjoyed by both children and adults...

Table of Contents1. Review of two varieties of Koriyama City's popular "Bandai Mame" sweets.2. "Brown Sugar": A perfect combination of fragrant sweetness and fragrant beans.2.1. "Soy Sauce Sweet and Spicy": A subtle soy sauce flavor accent...

Haruka Hashimoto2026.01.22