[Fukushima Prefecture] If you want to meet aliens, head to Fukushima! Iino Town is famous for its UFOs
Kakunodate, a castle town that flourished during the time of the Satake clan [Senboku City's highlights ③]
[Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture] Meet the real Namahage! Namahage Museum, Oga Shinkan...
Not just Namahage? Visiting gods from all over Tohoku who appear during Koshogatsu
Three historical sites connected to the Date clan's vanguard, "Oni Kojuro," Katakura Shigenaga, and Sanada Yukimura...
Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku, a dance with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Autumn...
What is Shishiodori? Learn more about its characteristics and how to make the dance even more enjoyable...
Why do Namahage carry knives to punish people?.
Eating flowers used in the imperial crest is "absolutely unacceptable" | Autumn ingredients...
Photo report of the Hyakushika Grand Dance (May 4, 2026: Esashi Jinku Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]
The Esashi Jinku Festival, held annually on May 3rd and 4th in Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture, will feature a grand performance of the folk art "Shishiodori" (deer dance), known as "Hyakushika Taigun" (Hundred Deer Grand Group), on May 4th, 2026, the second day of the festival.
I stayed at "Rest Pal," a business hotel in Minamisoma that offers great value for money and allows you to interact with cats! [Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture]
Rest Pal, a business hotel located in Haramachi, Minamisoma City, in the Hamadori region of Fukushima Prefecture, offers accommodations with two meals included for 3,300 to 4,950 yen per person per night (tax included, as of the end of March 2026)...
Tannaiyama Shrine | A sacred site of ancient Japanese animism, with a massive rock as its object of worship [Iwate Prefecture]
In Towa-cho, Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a shrine that enshrines a massive rock as its sacred object, and also worships a local pioneering deity, a practice not seen in other regions. Incidentally, the title "animism" refers to the worship of non-human beings...
[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | Itako Spells and Shamans of Tohoku Region
Examples of Itako Spells: As mentioned earlier, Itako chant various incantations, or spells, when performing shamanistic rituals such as spirit mediumship. But what exactly are these incantations like...?.
[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Training Process and the Tools They Use
The Training Process to Become an Itako We've looked at examples of the shamanistic practices performed by Itako, but what kind of training is necessary to become an Itako? Currently, new Itako...
[Part 1] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | What Kind of Shamanic Arts Do Itako Use?
Introduction While reverence for intangible things like "prayer" and "faith" is still valued today, in the past in Japan, these were even more closely intertwined with daily life. That...
Springtime in Tohoku
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We went to see Miharu Takizakura, one of Japan's top five cherry blossoms and one of the three largest, weeping cherry trees!
Spring is almost here! 4 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Akita!
[Miyagi] Enjoy seasonal flower fields from spring to autumn! 3 recommended spots
Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
The submerged forest of Lake Akiogi can only be seen from May to June! A mysterious sight of trees floating on the lake [Akita Prefecture]
[Misato Town, Akita Prefecture] A purple landscape also found in Akita! Misato Town Lavender Garden is filled with a soothing scent
Tohoku Events
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Photo report of the Hyakushika Grand Dance (May 4, 2026: Esashi Jinku Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]
Aizu Higan Shishi | A folk performance from the Aizu region, danced during the spring equinox [Fukushima Prefecture]
Hote Festival | A fire-prevention ritual with over 300 years of history held at Shiogama Shrine [Shiogama City, Miyagi Prefecture]
Dainichido Bugaku, a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage with a history of approximately 1,300 years | On-site report on the 2026 dedication ceremony
Dainichido Bugaku | Bugaku with a history of approximately 1,300 years, dating back to the famous monk Gyoki [Kazuno City, Akita Prefecture]
This is also a Kamakura. "Hey, Gongoro of the Kamakura!" is a mysterious spell chanted at the "Kuzukuro Fire Festival Kamakura."
Tohoku Mystery
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[Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture] 1.4m deep! Japan's longest standing bath. A nostalgic, three-story wooden hot spring inn, "Fujisan Ryokan"
[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima-sama? A detailed explanation of the doll Jizo statue faith in Akita Prefecture
Sendai City History and Folklore Museum | Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025 Photo Report (October 25, 2025) [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]
What is Monkey Jizo? A folktale about a monkey who pretended to be Jizo and gained good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]
Does Tsugaru Dialect Have a Lot of Onomatopoeia? Introducing Commonly Used Onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]
Things from Tohoku
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[Aomori Prefecture] Enjoy the taste of Mutsu Bay scallops in local cuisine!
Deep dive into the charms of Morioka! 7 soul foods recommended by locals! [Iwate Prefecture]
[Miyagi Prefecture] Even more delicious sasa kamaboko! Introducing recommended products and fun recipe variations
Explore the gourmet delights of the station! Try everything at Fezan, the station building at JR Morioka Station! [Iwate Prefecture]
