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Tenyose is a traditional Japanese dish that reflects the beauty of seasonality and regional culture, especially in the Suwa region of Nagano. Made using agar, this delicate jelly-like food often served during festivals and special gather...

Koi koku is a traditional Japanese soup with carp in miso, creating a rich and comforting dish that locals loved for generations, especially in rural regions like Nagano. Known for its deep flavor and nourishing qualities, koi koku holds...

Harikoshi Manjyu is a humble yet beloved local dish from Nagano Prefecture, known for its unique texture, savory flavor, and deep ties to rural life in Japan. Often enjoyed as a simple snack by farmers, this buckwheat-based treat carries...

Miso is one of the Japanese foods that has retained the most regional and area characteristics. Among these, "akamiso," "soybean miso," and "Haccho miso" refer to miso that is dark in color (red or black), but it can be difficult to unde...

Shinshu (now Nagano Prefecture) is said to be the birthplace of soba-kiri. Nagano Prefecture has a large temperature difference between day and night, and the well-drained mountainous fields are suitable for cultivating buckwhe...

What is Kusa mochi? Kusa mochi ​​(草餅) is one of the Japanese sweets also known as "kusamochi or yomogi mochi (蓬餅)." Locals made it using mochi and yomogi (known as Japanese mugwort) leaves. In fact, this Kusa Mochi is the Yomogi Moch...

Introduction to Oyaki Oyaki is a Japanese dumpling stuffed with seasoned vegetables, fruits, and even anko bean paste. It is a local dish of Nagano prefecture and locals wrapped different ingredients in wheat flour and buckwheat flour an...

One of the three big name soba noodles comes from Togakushi Village. Uses home made ground buckwheat flour, it is a traditional experience.