Iwate food– tag –

Fukuda Pan (福田パン) is not known for croissants or elaborate pastries. Instead, this family-run bakery in Morioka, the capital of Iwate Prefecture in northern Japan, specializes in one oversized style of coppe pan. It has been in busin...

Say “Wagyu” to many travelers, and they picture beef so marbled it looks almost white. Iwaizumi Tankaku Beef (岩泉短角牛) tells a different story. The beef comes from Japanese Shorthorn cattle raised in Iwaizumi, Iwate Prefecture. It sta...

Hittsumi (ひっつみ) is a traditional dumpling soup from Iwate Prefecture. Cooks tear wheat-flour dough by hand and simmer it with chicken, root vegetables, mushrooms, and soy-based broth. The dish is known for its soft, chewy texture and...

If you visit a bakery in Japan, you will surely see a soft, oval-shaped bun that looks like a rugby ball. This is Koppe Pan. It is a very simple bread, but it is one of the most loved snacks in the country. Because it has a mild taste, y...

Wanko soba is an Iwate dining tradition in which a server keeps adding bite-sized portions of buckwheat noodles to your small bowl. The refills stop only when you put the lid on. You can try it mainly in Morioka and Hanamaki in northern ...

Wanko soba is an Iwate dining tradition in which a server keeps adding bite-sized portions of buckwheat noodles to your small bowl. The refills stop only when you put the lid on. You can try it mainly in Morioka and Hanamaki in northern ...

If you visit a bakery in Japan, you will surely see a soft, oval-shaped bun that looks like a rugby ball. This is Koppe Pan. It is a very simple bread, but it is one of the most loved snacks in the country. Because it has a mild taste, y...