

Warm hittsumi soup is delicious in Morioka's harsh winter! 3 restaurants serving simple-tasting hittsumi soup that will warm you up! [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]
In the northern Tohoku region, including Morioka City in Iwate Prefecture, a cold seasonal wind called "Yamase" blows in the summer, often causing cold damage and poor rice harvests. As a result, people began to cultivate tuna as an alternative staple food to rice.
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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 26th?
The opening of the Konan Railway Owani Line (Aomori Prefecture) The Konan Railway Owani Line is a railway line that runs from Owani Station in Owani Town, Minamitsugaru District, Aomori Prefecture to Chuo Hirosaki Station in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture. It opened in January 1952 (Showa 27).
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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 25th?
Shotaro Ishinomori's Birthday (Miyagi Prefecture) To commemorate the birthday of Shotaro Ishinomori, a famous Showa-era manga artist who was described as the "King of Manga" and "Emperor of Manga," the "Shotaro Ishinomori Birthday Anniversary" is celebrated.
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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is January 24th?
National School Lunch Week (Yamagata Prefecture) National School Lunch Week is held every year from January 24th to January 30th, and is a time for children to learn about the significance and role of school lunches.

Rokugo Kamakura: Two groups of soldiers holding long bamboo clash to pray for a bountiful harvest
The Akita Prefecture event "Kamakura" is a heartwarming event held in Yokote City, where children gather inside a snow dome to enjoy rice cakes, sweet red bean soup, tea, and more.
Tohoku in winter
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[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Let's go to the "Uesugi Snow Lantern Festival" and enjoy the shining orange lights in the silver world! You can also enjoy Yamagata gourmet food.

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata is not just about cherries! Special feature on strawberry picking, which is hot right now.

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Introducing cold weather measures for your winter trip to Aomori!

TOHOKU JAPAN's new video "Winter Lights in Tohoku" showcases the beauty of Tohoku's four seasons

[Yamagata Prefecture] Recommended for winter outings! Yamagata Sound and Light Fantasia 2022

Enjoy the winter in Akita Prefecture! Three recommended winter festivals!
Tohoku events
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Rokugo Kamakura: Two groups of soldiers holding long bamboo clash to pray for a bountiful harvest

"Morioka Illumination Bright," which lights up the winter nights of Morioka, will be held again this season! [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]

Sakaki-ryu Aoma Kagura at Aoma Shrine | A traditional Kagura dance performed in Kyoto and mastered [Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture]
What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain today? | Motsuji Temple's Ennen Dance [Iwate Prefecture]

[The Mystery of Kamakura] Are Kamakura, a winter feature of Akita Prefecture, connected to the Kamakura Shogunate?

Sendai City History and Folklore Museum | Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025 Photo Report (October 25, 2025) [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]
Tohoku mystery
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[Recommended Autumn Festival: Fukushima Edition] Autumn in Fukushima is a warrior line and fight festival!

Not just Namahage? Visiting gods from all over Tohoku who appear during Koshogatsu

A mysterious park lined with impressive stone Buddha statues | Morioka City's "Rakan Children's Park" Historical Heritage Site [Iwate Prefecture]

[Serialization: Following the narrow path of the depths ③] After leaving Sendai, Basho and Sora arrive at Matsushima by boat from Shiogama.

The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? What is the "Warabito" wielded by the Emishi? [Part 1]
Tohoku things
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[Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's sake "SAKE" drunk in a wine glass is very popular among women!

What is the new specialty "Hoyatamago"? Introducing Hoya gacha and retailers near Sendai Station [Miyagi Prefecture]

What is Shimizumori Namba, a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City? Recipes and products recommended by locals! [Aomori Prefecture]

What is "Galaxy Gotto" designed by Matsumoto Reiji on Galaxy Express 999? [Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture]






















