1. A food festival featuring the traditional Japanese dish "kiritanpo" is taking place in Odate City, Akita Prefecture from October 12th to 13th.
2. The event includes 11 different dishes prepared by local restaurants and businesses, such as a hot pot dish with locally-raised chicken soup, "kiritanpo" dumplings, and maitake mushrooms.
3. Visitors can participate in roasting their own mashed rice on cedar skewers to eat with sweet miso soybean paste, and are encouraged to try various dishes offered by popular restaurants.
2. The event includes 11 different dishes prepared by local restaurants and businesses, such as a hot pot dish with locally-raised chicken soup, "kiritanpo" dumplings, and maitake mushrooms.
3. Visitors can participate in roasting their own mashed rice on cedar skewers to eat with sweet miso soybean paste, and are encouraged to try various dishes offered by popular restaurants.
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Traditional Japanese dish "kiritanpo" food festival in Odate City, Akita Prefecture from October 12th-13th. Event includes 11 dishes prepared by local restaurants, such as hot pot with chicken soup, kiritanpo dumplings, and maitake mushrooms. Visitors can roast mashed rice on cedar skewers and try
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251012_01/#summary
Date: Oct. 12, 2025
Notes: 2025-10-12
Created: 2025/10/12 04:10
Updated: 2025/12/08 00:39
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