[For Seniors] Brain Training with Ehime Prefecture Local Quizzes! Enjoy Rediscovering the Region’s Charms

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In the Nagoya dialect, the word for “thank you” has the accent on the “ga.” It’s distinctive and fun, so give it a try when you speak!

eel

Hitsumabushi is a dish where finely chopped eel is placed on top of rice and seasoned with a special sauce. A distinctive way to enjoy it is by pouring dashi broth over it.

chocolate

Black Thunder is a chocolate confectionery manufactured and sold by Yuraku Confectionery, whose headquarters are located in Aichi Prefecture. It’s a chocolate bar with crispy cookies and rice puffs, coated in chocolate. Its easy-to-eat format makes it popular across a wide range of age groups.

rice flour

Uirō is a traditional Japanese confection made by mixing rice flour with water and sugar, then steaming it until firm. In Aichi Prefecture—especially around the city of Nagoya—it is particularly beloved and is also popular as a souvenir.

Hatcho miso

Hatcho miso is a type of miso named after Hacchobori in Okazaki City, Aichi Prefecture. Made primarily from soybeans, it is characterized by a rich, deep flavor developed through long-term aging. It’s widely used in local dishes such as miso nikomi udon.

Shogi

Sota Fujii has been attracting a lot of attention as a professional shogi player. He won the Ryuo title as the youngest in history.

The Unfettered Shogun

Ken Matsudaira is well known for playing Tokugawa Yoshimune, the protagonist of the period drama 'Abarenbo Shogun.' His passionate performance in this role was extremely popular and has become one of his signature works.