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Aizuwakamatsu
Fukushima Prefecture, Japan
Aizuwakamatsu (会津若松) is the main city in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, in the north of Honshū island, the largest of Japan. With a population of 120,000, Aizuwakamatsu has a rich warrior history, stretching back 1,000 years. Although the city is most known for the Byakkotai, a force of about 300 young samurai (13-17 year olds) in the Boshin Civil War. Nineteen of them committed suicide, declining surrender. Today, sake and lacquerware are the two main industries in Aizuwakamatsu. The Aizu region has spectacular natural scenery. Most visitors also make a journey to Mt. Bandai and Inawashiro for skiing, fishing and onsen.
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FoodA Miso specialist store with a restaurant that cooks all of their dishes with their own miso dengaku style (skewers grilled over a fire).
A highlight is the cheesy miso bread which remains one of the best foods I've had in my life