[Part 2] Masumi Sugae's Walk on the Oga Peninsula – Discovering the strange rock formations along the coast...
Atagoyama cave tombs, a mix of ancient and modern caves, and the remains of the Atagoshita hydroelectric power plant...
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] The festival has been renewed! A new festival 120%...
[Series 1: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] Why did the Oshu War at the end of the Heian period...
The "Matagi," master bear hunters who live in the mountains, are from the Ani Matagi village in Kitaakita City...
[Miyagi Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decision did the powerful Sendai domain of Oshu make?
Three UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites: "Dainichido Bugaku," "Hanawa Bayashi," and "Kemanai Bon Festival".
The Kokusekiji Somin Festival, a celebration of over 1,000 years of history, draws to a close | 2024 local report [...
The mysterious world of Shimokita Peninsula Geopark: "The northernmost monkeys at Mount Osore and Hotokegaura"...
[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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A soothing sight during the rainy season! The beautiful hydrangeas at Daibutsu Park! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]
Enjoy Aomori's specialty "Takekimi"! Introducing delicious ways to eat it and restaurants where you can get soft shakes
Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
[Around Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] The delicious season has arrived! Introducing events and spots where you can enjoy beer
Enjoy Cherries! Learn About Different Varieties, Products, and Recipes to Use Them [Yamagata Prefecture]
[Fukushima Prefecture] 12 recommended beaches in Fukushima Prefecture! Enjoy both ocean beaches and lake swimming!
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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New Year's Cuisine in the Tohoku Region | Preserved Foods for Festivities Developed by Heavy Snowfall
The history of Odate, which played an important role as a feudal domain border during the Meiji Restoration (Akita Prefecture)
What is the legendary silent film "Reimei no Sato"? Exploring the true nature of this lost local film produced in 1925
Obon in southern Aomori is a little different! Summer scenery decorated with backrests and 48 lanterns
Aizu Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites | Tohoku Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites: Fukushima
Things from Tohoku
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Iwate's traditional crafts, "Nambu Ironware" and "Nambu Sakiori" - an encounter with contemporary art evolving from "old" to "new"
[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's local dish, "Pickled Herring with Sansho Pepper"? Enjoy it with delicious local sake
[Craft Beer in Iwate Prefecture (Southern Area)] 6 Unique Local Beers from the Sea to the Mountains!
[Akita Prefecture] Popular craft beer | Akita Akura Beer has a variety of unique beers!
