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Aomori Hiba: A Rare Resource | Tomorrow's Hinoki, which wanted to become a cypress but couldn't, is now "even more valuable than a cypress.".

Table of Contents1. Aomori Prefecture is home to approximately 80% of Japan's hiba trees.2. Sei Shonagon's book "The Pillow Book" mentions a tree that cannot become a hinoki (tomorrow's hiba) tree (asunaro).3. The official Japanese name for hiba is written in katakana as "asunaro" (asunaro).

NORIJUN2026.02.04

processed products

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

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is February 1st?

Table of Contents1 Sendai City Astronomical Observatory Day (Miyagi Prefecture)2 The Day the Tohoku Asteroid Was DiscoveredSendai City Astronomical Observatory Day (Miyagi Prefecture)On February 1, 1955, a memorial was held at Nishi Park in Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, thanks to donations from citizens...

NEFT Editorial Department2026.02.01

What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 31st?

Aloha Day (Fukushima Prefecture) Today, January 31st, is a special event held by Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, the Iwaki Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Tokiwa Kosan Co., Ltd., operator of the Iwaki City leisure facility "Spa Resort Hawaiians.".

NEFT Editorial Department2026.01.31

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