The Tohoku region is located in northern Honshu and consists of six prefectures: Aomori, Iwate, Miyagi, Akita, Yamagata, and Fukushima. The region is known for its agricultural traditions, high-quality rice, and seasonal cuisine.
Tohoku food includes famous regional dishes such as kiritanpo, gyutan (grilled beef tongue), wanko soba, and various traditional hot pot meals. Many of these dishes reflect the colder climate and the strong farming culture of the region.
Explore traditional foods from the Tohoku region and discover the ingredients and culinary traditions that define northern Japan’s cuisine.
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Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen (青森味噌カレー牛乳ラーメン)
INTRODUCTION TO AOMORI MISO CURRY MILK RAMEN Ever heard a ramen with milk? Yes, there's actually a food like that! If there's a Black Ramen in Toyama, this is Aomori Miso Curry Milk Ramen, also called as white ramen. This unique ramen is... -
Shirakawa Ramen 白河ラーメン
Shirakawa ramen is a soy sauce ramen from Shirakawa City in Fukushima. It pairs a clear chicken-and-pork broth with handmade curly noodles. Visit Shirakawa to compare local bowls, learn how it differs from Kitakata ramen, and find practi... -
Yonezawa Beef (米沢牛)
"Wagyu" refers only to four varieties, Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Hornless, and Japan Shorthorn. It is characterized by high quality, rich umami and juicy fat among beef. In Japan, many people may definitely think of brands... -
Kitakata Ramen (喜多方ラーメン)
喜多方ラーメン Kitakata ramen is a Japanese soy sauce ramen from Kitakata City in Fukushima Prefecture. Thick, flat, wavy noodles sit in a clear, light broth made from pork bones, chicken, and dried sardines. Along with Sapporo ramen and... -
Kiritanpo (きりたんぽ)
Nestled in the heart of Japan's Akita Prefecture lies a culinary masterpiece that represents the absolute pinnacle of Japanese rice culture: Kiritanpo. Far beyond a simple regional dish, Kiritanpo is a profound culinary narrative that we... -
Sendai Ramen (仙台ラーメン)
If you are a fan of ramen, you might want to try Sendai Ramen, a local dish from the city of Sendai in Miyagi Prefecture. This article will introduce you to the history and features of this delicious noodle soup that is flavored with soy... -
Morioka Reimen (盛岡冷麺)
Morioka reimen is a cold noodle dish from Morioka, Iwate. It features chewy noodles, a chilled beef-based broth, and kimchi. It is one of Morioka's three great noodles. This guide explains what Morioka reimen is, where it came from, and ... -
Towada Barayaki (十和田バラ焼き)
Towada Bara-yaki is a local dish that originated in Misawa City, Aomori Prefecture about 60 years ago. It is made by grilling thin slices of beef marinated in a soy sauce-based, sweet and spicy sauce, with plenty of sliced onions on an i...
