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Japanese Street Food
Dondon yaki (どんどん焼)
If you're looking for a delightful and easy-to-understand introduction to Japanese street food, Dondon yaki is an excellent place to start. This article will take you through the basics of Dondon yaki, its interesting past, and why it re... -
Japanese Fruit
La France (ラフランス)
La France pear is a premium western pear grown mainly in Yamagata. It has a buttery texture, floral aroma, and mellow sweetness. People usually ripen it after harvest before eating. Many shoppers feel unsure about this fruit. They wonder... -
Japanese Street Food
Tama konnyaku (たまこんにゃく)
Yamagata Prefecture is well-known for its beautiful landscapes, like the stunning Yamadera temple and Mount Zao. It's also famous for its relaxing hot springs (or onsen). When it comes to food, Yamagata is popular for its tasty fruits, e... -
Japanese Ramen
Hiyashi Ramen (冷やしラーメン)
Hiyashi ramen is Yamagata's signature cold ramen, served as chilled noodles in a full bowl of cold, soy sauce based broth. Unlike Hiyashi Chuka, it uses abundant soup rather than a small amount of tangy dressing. Ice cubes often float on... -
Akita
Natto Jiru (納豆汁)
Let's explore Natto soup (or Natto jiru)! It's a special dish from Yamagata and Akita Prefectures known for its thick texture. It's made with natto, which makes it thick and keeps you warm. In this article, we'll show you how to make thi...
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