Our days in Japan
We had done a bit of research ahead of time and were interested in wagashi making in Kanazawa. The Ishikawa Local Products Center was located just down the street from Kenrokuen Garden. The center sold a large assortment of locally produced goods from around the prefecture. They also had an experience center on the second […]
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We were driving through Fukushima Prefecture on our way to the Omagari Firework Festival in Akita Prefecture and had a little bit of time to spare. We knew that Fukushima was famous for its peaches and pears and were interested in trying some. After some consideration we decided on pears and checked to see if […]
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One of Nikko’s most famous local specialties is yuba. Yuba “skin” is the byproduct that is formed when soy milk is boiled. Yuba is known for its versatility and its ability to compliment a wide range of dishes. Azuma is a yuba specialty restaurant conveniently located just outside Tobu Nikko Station. You can enjoy wonderful […]
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