The ancient Emishi hero Aterui and the 38-year war in Tohoku? [Part 1] | Ya...
Akita Castle was the center of trade with the former kingdom of "Balhai"! The deciding factor was "flush toilets...".
Is there a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? What is the Oishigami Pyramid?
Kakunodate was founded by the Tozawa clan during the Sengoku period and the Ashina clan during the Edo period.
Ioji Temple, the family temple of the Sato brothers Tsugunobu and Tadanobu, two of Yoshitsune's four great generals, and their families [Fukuoka].
The legend of the demon-slaying brothers Iwajiro and Iwasaburo of Akiu Onsen (Miyagi Prefecture)
[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Snacks and...
The castle town of Kubota Castle has been hit by numerous fires since the Meiji era and has changed dramatically...
Three historical sites connected to the Date clan's vanguard, "Oni Kojuro," Katakura Shigenaga, and Sanada Yukimura...
[10 years since its discontinuation] JR's last express train! The overnight express "Hamanasu" that connected Aomori Station and Sapporo Station
There was once an overnight express train called "Hamanasu" that connected Aomori Station and Sapporo Station in Hokkaido. The Seikan Tunnel, an underwater tunnel crossing the Tsugaru Strait between Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido, opened...
[Part 2] The Date Family's "Food" Strategy! Masamune's Inherited Spirit of Hospitality | Specialty Products of the Sendai Domain as Seen Through Gifts from the Shogunate and Local Cuisine
The types of gifts and tributes presented by the Sendai Domain: It appears that the Sendai Domain, since the time of Date Masamune, had a deep understanding of and dedication to cuisine and ingredients. And this was in contrast to the central government, the shogunate...
[Part 2] The Date Family's "Food" Strategy! Masamune's Inherited Spirit of Hospitality | A Warning Against Arrogance and Full-Scale Hospitality for the Shogun
Were the Date family's everyday meals also extravagant? In the previous section, we looked at an example of the magnificent New Year's cuisine of the Sendai Date family, but did they also enjoy extravagant meals in their daily lives? To put it simply...
[Part 1] The Date Family's "Food" Strategy! Masamune's Inherited Spirit of Hospitality | The Splendor of Date's New Year's Cuisine
To begin with, the term "date" refers to something flashy, stylish, and fashionable, and idioms such as "date man," "not just for show," and "date glasses" are still commonly heard today. That...
Includes railway-related works! The achievements of Yuji Koseki, a composer from Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]
Are you familiar with the composer Yuji Koseki (1909-1989), who was born in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture? Koseki composed a wide variety of songs throughout his life, including children's songs, popular songs, school anthems, company anthems, fight songs, and more...
Arahabaki Shrine near "Jusan-minato," the former base of the Abe clan of Oshu [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]
The Tsugaru region is located in the western part of Aomori Prefecture. Boasting the vast Tsugaru Plain, it is centered around Tosa-minato, a port that developed around the brackish lake "Jusan-ko" on the coast, and was a center for the Kitamae-bune (northern trade ships) and other trade routes...
Summer in Tohoku
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[2023 Edition] June and July are flower season! Experience the season at flower events in Miyagi!
Hachinohe Sansha Festival (Aomori Prefecture), which originated from the Ogami Shrine festival, attracts over 1 million people during the festival period!
[Aomori Prefecture] 6 Recommended Beaches in Aomori Prefecture! Aomori Prefecture is full of ocean, from the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Japan to Mutsu Bay and the Tsugaru Strait!
What is the traditional vegetable Ukogi? Explaining its origins and delicious ways to eat it [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]
[Yamagata Prefecture] The representative summer pickle of the Okitama region. What is the popular round eggplant?
[2024 Event Information] Akita's Kanto Festival, one of the three major festivals in the Tohoku region
Festivals and events in Tohoku
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Konpira Barrel Floating Ceremony | A traditional folk event in Yamagata Prefecture to pray for protection against water-related disasters on the Mogami River
Hinoemata Kabuki | Traditional village kabuki passed down in the secluded area of Oku-Aizu [Hinoemata Village, Fukushima Prefecture]
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
Tohoku Mystery
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Sasano Ittobori and Otaka Poppo | Wood carving techniques and local toys born in Yonezawa [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture]
Southern Miyagi Prefecture is full of history and science and technology! Introducing the highlights of Shiroishi and Kakuta!
[Aomori] What is Hokaiori? Tsugaru's Obon customs are colorful and unique
Three Sengoku Warlords from Akita Prefecture! Ando Aki, Tozawa Moriyasu, and Onodera Kagemichi
[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho (2)] Coexistence with nature brought about by the wisdom of our ancestors
Things from Tohoku
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[Akita Prefecture] The history and delicious secret of "Akita Miso" from the rice-producing region of Akita
Chusonji Temple's Golden Hall, Hirosaki Castle, and Shayokan Hall - Historical Buildings Made from Aomori Hiba (Claude Tree) [Aomori Prefecture]
Meet the Namahage at the Namahage Museum and Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum, where all the Namahage of Oga are gathered together! [Akita Prefecture]
[Fukushima] Even one is filling - If you come to Fukushima, you have to try Shimiten!
