Thanks to the amazing work of the Vil Tokyo duo, and the support of JETs living in Kesennuma, we were able to produce Kesennuma’s very…
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Taking a trip to Hikado Fishing Port in Kesennuma to learn how the local fishermen prepare their meals.
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Hiroki Sugawara of Otokoyama Honten Brewery in Kesennuma, Japan gives us a tour of the different processes of sake-making.
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Come to Kesennuma and learn the process of harvesting seaweed (wakame and mekabu), one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cuisine. You’ve had shabushabu…
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March is always a time for reflection in Tohoku, for the locals, of course, but also for visitors who come from around Japan and all…
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I’ve mentioned before how much I love Seiryoin Temple. Wherever you are in Japan, it always seems like there’s a temple no further than a…
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Back in 2016, I was an ALT (Assistant Language Teacher) on the JET Program working at three different schools in Kesennuma. One fateful day at…
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Hada Shrine is located in Kesennuma’s mountainous western region. Originally built in 721, this place is steeped in history and grounded in tradition. Visitors hoping…
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Today we’re lucky to have a guest article written by Hiroki Sugawara, a good friend of mine. Hiroki is a fifth generation sake brewer, in…
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So, Kesennuma is a port town. When you’re in an island country like Japan, fishing ports aren’t exactly uncommon. It’s said there are close to…
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