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Do you like Soba? Soba is one of the traditional Japanese cuisine as well as Sushi and Tempura. You can enjoy unique soba depending on the each part of Japan, but I will introduce Itasoba from Yamagata today. In Yamagata Prefecture, Soba is very popular that there is a “Soba Street” where lots o...

When you explore beautiful Matsushima islands, you need a place to rest. Shokado is the perfect place to have a cup of coffee because they have the best Castella in Matsushima and the best view from the cafe. Shokado has more than 100 years history   The first generation of Shokado started the b...

Yamagata Prefecture is in Tohoku region, the northern part of Japan. Which means, they have rich resources to make great food; clean and delicious water, and ingredients produced in the neighborhood. When I traveled to Yamagata, I got to encounter one of the most wagashi, Japanese confectionary ...

Here is best 6 food I would like you to try if you come to Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, Tohoku. There are many unique local food in Morioka such as the famous The Three Great Noodles of Morioka. 1.Morioka Jajamen: Pairon Morioka is a city famous for noodles, “The Three Great Noodles of Morioka”....

Introducing 5 must-see sights at Morioka in Iwate, Tohoku. Hope this guide helps you planning your visit to Morioka! 1. Morioka Hachimangu Shrine This is the shrine built to spiritually protect the castle town of Morioka, and here lies the guardian god of the lord Nanbu family. Located fairly cl...

There are so many Japanese style products and snacks from Iwate perfect for souvenirs. This is a guide for shopping in Iwate! 1. Nanbu-Tekki Ironware Nanbu-Tekki is a label for ironware that has a long history in Iwate. It is said that first produced in mid 17th Century. The first product was a ...

In this article, I will introduce 10 must-eat food in Iwate, together with specific restaurants. 1. Jajamen Pairon (じゃじゃ麺 白龍 ) Jajamen was originally brought from Manchuria and developed in Morioka. The noodles of Jajamen are similar to udon. The udon-like noodles are served with special meat-mi...

Introducing many attractions in Iwate such as delicious local food wagyu Maezawa Beef, wanko soba, and beautiful sightseeing sights, onsen, and gorgeous natural beauty, etc.

It is knot well known that each region has their own specialties in Japan. Let’s take a look around Japan and discover the flavors of the different areas.

Kanazawa is a beautiful city located in Ishikawa prefecture, not only for its historical landscape, but also for its famous local cuisine. Kanazawa is well known for products made from rice and fresh seafood. Here are my recommendations for your food experience in Kanazawa and I’m sure you are g...

You have your first trip to Japan and people keeps recommend you to try horse meat when coming to Kumamoto, you know because it’s already too obvious and popular, but to try beef when coming to Yamagata? No more confusion, these reasons below will sure cheer you up! Why Yamagata Beef is so good?...

Yamagata is the prefecture famous for Beef and Soba. Its hand-made soba are made by traditional techniques handed down from generation to generation, and there’re varieties kind of soba noodles, each traditional soba restaurant of Yamagata has its own taste and style. Especially, Yamagata has it...

Located in the Tohoku region and has its border runs along Sea of Japan coast line, Yamgata is an ideal place for you to enjoy your winter break with various events, festivals and many more. 1. Zao ropeway You can take this ropeway to access Zao Sancho Stations then take a tough walk to reach

If you are planning to travel around in Japan, do not miss out the opportunity to visit the countryside. Here are 4 reasons for visiting rural areas in Japan.