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Nestled in the heart of Japan's Akita Prefecture lies a culinary gem that has captivated locals and visitors alike for generations – butter mochi. This delectable treat, with a history steeped in regional tradition, offers a delightful f...

Have you ever heard of Yokote Yakisoba? It is popular as one of the three major yakisoba noodles Japan along with "Fujinomiya Yakisoba" in Fujinomiya (Shizuoka Prefecture) and "Ota Yakisoba" in Ota City (Gunma Prefecture). In this articl...

【INTRODUCTION TO BABAHERA ICE】 Babahera Ice is a type of ice cream that is a local gourmet of Akita in Tohoku prefecture. It is a local cold sweets that is popular with Akita residents and tourists visiting Akita, especially children. ...

Do you like snacks? If yes, what's your favorite snacks? Do you like it sweet or salty? Then, how often do you eat snacks? Are all snacks not healthy? Is Mugimaki a snack? 【Is Mugimaki a snack?】 Mugimaki "麦巻き" is a snack. It's one o...

It looks like caviar! Tonburi "とんぶり" is what Japanese locals call as "land caviar". Does it taste the same? Why do they call it field caviar? Then, is it a vegetable or fruit? Where do they put it? 【What is Tonburi?】 I'm pretty sur...

【Introduction to Hatahata Sushi】 Hatahata Sushi (ハタハタ寿司) is one of the traditional Japanese foods that is classify as fermented sushi (izushi) and uses hatahata or Japanese sandfish. Moreover, Hatahata is a unique and famous fish...

Inaniwa Udon "稲庭うどん" is one of the best and oldest local food in Japan. Without a doubt, it is a great comfort food for many locals. This type of udon stands out from the rest. (You might want to check Sanuki Udon from Kagawa Prefec...

Jyumonji Ramen is a local traditional ramen in Jyumonji area of ​​Yokote City in Akita Prefecture. Lots of people loves this type of ramen because there's no artificial flavourings. Also, one of the secret of this ramen is spring water f...

If you are interested in local cuisine from Akita Prefecture, you might want to try Kiritanpo, a unique dish made from mashed rice that is wrapped around a cedar skewer and grilled over charcoal. This article introduces the history and f...