Tokyo International News Agency

A special variety program themed around regional dialects and famous local dishes, "Hōgen Dake de Nippon Doko Meshi?" (TNC / Fuji TV network), aired on the 13th, sparking a massive buzz on social media. The unique premise of exploring local cuisine using the clues of difficult regional dialects from all over the Japanese archipelago received high praise, generating widespread impact with related keywords trending online. This travel and gourmet variety show decodes the background of local specialties and food culture through unique dialects thriving across all 47 prefectures. The broadcast successively introduced lesser-known exquisite dishes and rich linguistic cultures from various regions, such as Fukuoka's unique expressions like "tottōto" and "sūsūsū," Hakata's food stall culture, and Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture's local dish "Sanma no Pōpō-yaki." Viewers repeatedly expressed admiration, commenting, "There are still so m...

Aぇ! group's Sendai concert has ignited the venue and its surroundings with excitement. Especially among fans, the local Sendai specialty, "Zunda Shake," has become a hot topic. Member SNS posts and past anecdotes have combined to significantly boost attention for this local delicacy. At this concert, too, it's evident that the members are thoroughly enjoying Zunda Shake. Seiya Suezawa reported "I'm drinking Zunda Shake~" on his blog, captivating fans with a beautiful selfie. As for Masaya Sano, the unofficial nickname "Zunda Shake-loving Sano-chan" has become so well-established that fans are wondering, "Will Masaya-kun drink Zunda Shake again?" In the past, he even performed a unique act of ordering Zunda Shake during an MC session, leading to excited comments like, "Will he order delivery on stage again this time!?" Fans are delighted by the sight of the members enjoying Zunda Shake, responding with comments like, "It...