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Towadako Highland Pork "Momobuta"
Momobuta (桃豚, Momobuta) refers to a premium pork raised in a healthy, stress-free environment. Thanks to stringent care, these pigs are born disease-free, significantly reduci...
Nama Morokoshi
Nama Morokoshi (生もろこし, Nama morokoshi) is a unique take on the traditional Akita sweet “Morokoshi,” which has been cherished in Akita Prefecture for generations. Traditiona...
Akita Kayaki
Akita Kayaki (秋田かやき) is believed to have originated from the term "kaiyaki," which refers to cooking in a shell. It is said that the dish traces back to coastal fishermen w...
Nattō Soup
Nattō Soup (納豆汁, Nattō jiru) is a miso soup blended with carefully ground nattō, or fermented soybeans. It is a beloved traditional dish from the southern region of Akita Pre...
Ishikawa Soba
Ishikawa Soba (石川そば) has a history of over 300 years in the Ishikawa region, where buckwheat farming has flourished. It was traditionally served to worshippers visiting the ...
Damako Hot Pot
Damako Hot Pot (だまこ鍋, Damako nabe) features "damako," which are small rice balls made by lightly mashing freshly cooked rice in a mortar until some grains remain intact. The...
Sankan Cherries
Sankan Cherries (三関のさくらんぼ, Sankan no sakuranbo) are grown in the Sankan area of Yuzawa City, renowned as a prominent cherry-producing region. This fertile land, with ...
Katsu Ramen
Katsu Ramen (カツラーメン, Katsu rāmen) originated around 40 years ago in response to a unique request: a dish that combines both katsudon and ramen. This dish pairs soy sauce r...
Stone-Cooked Dish
Stone-Cooked Dish (石焼料理, Ishiyaki Ryori) has its roots in the traditional fishing culture of Oga, Akita Prefecture, and is a cherished local specialty. This hearty dish i...
Omagari Curry Uma-Men
Omagari Curry Uma-Men (大曲カレー旨麺) is a unique dish featuring ramen noodles in a bonito-flavored broth, topped with a rich curry. The curry, made with pork and onions, is co...
Aigake Jindai Curry
Aigake Jindai Curry (あいがけ神代カレー, Aigake Jindai kare) originates from the Jindai district in Semboku City, Akita Prefecture, a region celebrated for its organic Akita Kom...
Kinman
Kinman (金萬, Kinman) has its origins thanks to Masami Ouchi, the first-generation creator, who, inspired by observing manju (steamed buns) being made in Tokyo, decided to try m...
Sanbai Mochi
Sanbai Mochi (三杯もち, Sanbai mochi) is a traditional sweet rice cake enjoyed mainly in the Omagari and Semboku regions of southern Akita Prefecture. Its name, which loosely t...
Shako Rice
Shako Rice (しゃこめし, Shako meshi) features freshly caught mantis shrimp from the coastal waters near Watari, prized for their exceptional freshness. These seasonal delicacies...
Shark Fin Ramen
Kesennuma, Japan's top port for shark hauls, is renowned as the leading producer of high-quality shark fin, a prized ingredient in Chinese cuisine. Shark Fin Ramen (フカヒレ...
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill
Hirosaki Spicy Pork Grill (ひろさき豚辛焼, Hirosaki buta karayaki) is a new specialty from Hirosaki City, made with plenty of locally sourced ingredients. It features a flavo...
Kuroishi Yakisoba
Kuroishi Yakisoba (黒石やきそば, Kuroishi yakisoba) features thick, flat noodles that might resemble udon at first glance. However, the noodles have a delightfully chewy texture...
Yosare Hot Pot
Yosare Hot Pot (よされ鍋, Yosare nabe) is a beloved traditional dish from Kuroishi City in Aomori Prefecture, combining the rich culture and culinary heritage of the region. ...
Hokkigai Donburi
Hokkigai donburi (ほっき丼), a bowl featuring Misawa's beloved winter delicacy, surf clam, is a dish designed to share the region's unique flavors with everyone. Misawa's hokkig...
Hachinohe Grilled Mackerel Skewers
Hachinohe City, located in the northernmost region where mackerel are caught in Japan, is famous for its premium-quality mackerel. It is said that mackerel's fat content, a key ...
Jappa Soup
Jappa Soup (じゃっぱ汁, Jappa jiru) is a beloved regional dish from Aomori, especially enjoyed during the cold winter months. The word "jappa" comes from the Tsugaru dialect and...
Fukaura Tuna Steak Bowl
The Fukaura Tuna Steak Bowl (深浦マグロステーキ丼, Fukaura maguro steak-don) is a signature dish that showcases wild bluefin tuna caught in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture, know...
Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba
Kuroishi Tsuyu Yakisoba (黒石つゆやきそば, Kuroishi tsuyu yakisoba) originated in the late 1950s at a restaurant called "Mimasu" in the Nakago district of Kuroishi City. This un...
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