Tohoku Cuisine

Reimen is a cold noodle dish, and Morioka Reimen from Iwate features chewy noodles served in a refreshing, chilled broth with various toppings like kimchi, cucumbers, and slices of meat. ¹⁾

Hiraizumi is known for its Nambu Senbei, a type of traditional rice cracker that comes in various flavors, including soy sauce and brown sugar. ²⁾

A specialty of Akita, Kiritanpo is a dish made by grilling cylinders of pounded rice that have been formed around a cedar skewer. It is often served in a hot pot or with miso soup. ³⁾

Senbei Jiru is a traditional soup from Hachinohe that includes rice crackers (senbei) in a hot and savory broth made with soy sauce, miso, and vegetables. ⁴⁾

Fukushima is known for Miso Dengaku, a dish where tofu or vegetables are skewered, grilled, and coated with a sweet miso glaze. ⁵⁾

Hōtō Nabe is a hearty hot pot dish from Yamanashi Prefecture, but it's also popular in parts of Tōhoku. It features flat wheat noodles, pumpkin, and other vegetables in a miso-based broth. ⁶⁾

Sendai Gyūtan is a famous dish from Miyagi Prefecture, featuring grilled beef tongue seasoned with salt or a special sauce. ⁷⁾

Jajamen is a noodle dish from Yamagata, consisting of thick, chewy noodles topped with a savory miso-based sauce, minced meat, and vegetables. ⁸⁾

Morioka Reibō is a traditional confectionery from Iwate, consisting of sweet bean paste sandwiched between two rice-flour wafers. ⁹⁾

A specialty of Aomori, Kawakami Anmitsu is a dessert made with agar jelly, sweet red bean paste, fruits, and sweet syrup. ¹⁰⁾

Sasa Kamaboko is a type of fish cake from Miyagi, shaped like bamboo leaves. It's often served as a snack or appetizer. ¹¹⁾

Iburigakko is a smoked and pickled daikon radish from Akita. It has a distinct smoky flavor and is a popular winter delicacy. ¹²⁾

Nanbu Senbei is a type of thin and crisp rice cracker from Aomori, often flavored with soy sauce or other seasonings. ¹³⁾

Strawberry Daifuku is a sweet snack from Tōhoku, consisting of a fresh strawberry wrapped in sweet red bean paste and mochi (glutinous rice cake). ¹⁴⁾

Hoya, or sea pineapple, is a unique and rare seafood delicacy from Miyagi. It has a distinct texture and flavor, often enjoyed as sashimi. ¹⁵⁾