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【Introduction to Kiritanpo】 Kiritanpo is a traditional food in Akita prefecture which consists of half-smashed rice shaped into a cylindrical one and toasted on the fire. It is considered a pounded rice snack in Akita. They mash the ri...

【Introduction of Sendai Ramen】 Sendai Ramen has been produced in the area where the city of Sendai now stands since the time of Date Masamune in the early 17th century. There are numerous ramen restaurants in Sendai based on the tradit...

【Origins of Morioka Reimen】 Morioka Reimen is one of traditional food in the north eastern city of Morioka although it does not originate from this city. Reimen originates from the northern part of the Korean peninsula. It was brought ...

【Towada City’s Soul Food - Towada Barayaki】 In Towada City there is a famous dish that can only be described as being the soul food of this city. Towada Barayaki translates as “Rose Bake”. It is a simple meal that consists of beef and ...