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My love of travel grew, and I used to write a travel magazine, and now I'm a travel writer for the web. During my research, I visited all 47 prefectures in Japan, mainly in the Tohoku region, but my fun part is soaking in hot springs and experiencing traditional Japanese culture such as old townscapes, lifestyles, and performing arts and crafts.

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[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] Demons of Oga Peninsula - Why are Namahage attacking people with knives...

When you hear the word Oga, the first thing that comes to mind is Namahage. Every year on New Year's Eve, a demon-like figure wearing a mask with a terrifying face and a costume made of straw...

NORIJUN2024.11.14

Scenic spots

[Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture] Until the Edo period, it was a scenic spot that was ranked alongside Matsushima, but...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, and is located in the Yurihonjo area of Akita Prefecture, the Sakata area of Yamagata Prefecture, the Yuza area, and the Tobishima area...

NORIJUN2024.11.07

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[Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture] A fantastic landscape that cannot be seen today. Matsuo Basho was impressed by the zodiac...

Kisakata Kujukushima is a scenic spot located on the Sea of Japan coast in Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, which rises on the prefectural border between Akita and Yamagata. Rice field...

NORIJUN2024.11.05

Tensagi Castle, a theme park that collects the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku

Shrines and temples

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, which was divided by three feudal domains during the Edo period

During the Edo period, Yurihonjo City was occupied by three feudal domains: the Yashima domain, the Kameda domain, and the Honjo domain, and Kitamae...

NORIJUN2024.08.26

A wonderful garden can be seen from the tatami room of Torigata Kaikan (former Torigata landlord's house) ©Odate City

Shrines and temples

[Odate City, Akita Prefecture] Historical buildings in Odate City that escaped the ravages of the Boshin War

Odate Castle, a branch castle of the Kubota clan, was owned by the Satake Nishi family.In the Edo period, Odate City was part of the neighboring Kazuno region (Kazuno City, Kosaka Town), which was part of the Nanbu Domain (part of Iwate Prefecture and Aomori Prefecture)...

NORIJUN2024.08.22

The southern drainage pump station almost blocks off the regulation pond (on the right) and the western waterway (on the left). The long waterway in the center is the central main drainage channel ©Oga Peninsula/Ogata Geopark

Scenic spots

[Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] Water management is the lifeline of the Hachirogata polder, a land below sea level...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media: NEFT Related Articles [Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture] How was Hachirogata Reclaimed Land created? - History of Hachirogata Reclamation ② ht...

NORIJUN2024.08.19

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[Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture] How was Hachirogata Reclaimed Land created? - History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media: NEFT Related Articles [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] Hachirogata. Japan's second largest lake has become a vast rice field - History of Hachiro Lagoon reclamation...

NORIJUN2024.08.08

Scenic spots

[Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] Hachirogata. Japan's second largest lake has become a vast rice field - Hachirogata Hoshi...

The current former Hachiro Lagoon and Oga Peninsula. The area surrounded by waterways is reclaimed land (Ogata Village) © Geospatial Information Authority of Japan

NORIJUN2024.08.05

Shrines and temples

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Earth where you can see strata from when Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...

Yurihonjo City is a municipality that occupies approximately 70% of the Yuri region, spreading out at the base of Mt. Chokai (2,236 m), which divides the Dewa region into north and south. The area is 1,200 square meters...

NORIJUN2024.05.31

Scenic spots

[Akita Prefecture/Oga Peninsula] Full of view points. A magnificent park created by the earth...

Oga Peninsula was born 20,000 years ago. Oga Peninsula was an island 6,000 years ago. The peninsula that juts out into the Sea of Japan first appeared on land about 20,000 years ago. Times are icy...

NORIJUN2024.05.29

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[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] Demons of Oga Peninsula - Why are Namahage attacking people with knives...

[Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture] Until the Edo period, it was a scenic spot that was ranked alongside Matsushima, but...

[Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture] A fantastic landscape that cannot be seen today. Matsuo Basho was impressed by the zodiac...

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, which was divided by three feudal domains during the Edo period

[Odate City, Akita Prefecture] Historical buildings in Odate City that escaped the ravages of the Boshin War

[Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] Water management is the lifeline of the Hachirogata polder, a land below sea level...

[Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture] How was Hachirogata Reclaimed Land created? - History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②

[Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] Hachirogata. Japan's second largest lake has become a vast rice field - Hachirogata Hoshi...

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Earth where you can see strata from when Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...

[Akita Prefecture/Oga Peninsula] Full of view points. A magnificent park created by the earth...

[Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture] Is one of Japan's three most immovable cities located in Miyagi Prefecture? Shirooyama Daitokuji Temple in Tome City...

[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] The burial ground of the Aizu clan war dead during the Boshin War and the Shinsengumi ``Saito...

[Aomori Prefecture] “Togo” = “Hebrew”? Let's go see the tomb of Christ in Shingo village...

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Its history dates back to 1900! ? A historical tradition passed down from the era of the Yamato court...

[Fukushima Prefecture] A day trip to Iizaka Onsen from Fukushima Station on the Fukushima Kotsu Iizaka Line (Iiden)!

[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Old Takizawa, the only existing building with traces of the Boshin War...

[Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture] Oyasukyo Daifunyu is a hot spring, but you cannot enter it! Steam coming from everywhere...

[Yamagata Prefecture] The place of fierce battles between dogs and raccoon dogs in Tendo City! The legend of Benbeko Taro remains...

[Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture] What is “Galaxy Gotto” designed by Leiji Matsumoto from Galaxy Express 999?

[Iwate Prefecture] The legend of the Oshu Fujiwara clan's buried gold treasure! What is Mt. Kinkeisan in Hiraizumi?

[Fukushima Prefecture] The scent of bamboo leaves brings back memories! Retro Japanese sweets “Sasa Dango” from Inawashiro Town

[Miyagi Prefecture] What is the Imoni War explained by a writer from Miyagi [Yamagata Prefecture]

[Yamagata Prefecture Shirataka Town] Can you eat delicious grilled fish at Ayu Chaya in Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture, one of the largest Yanaba?

[Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture] The cutting edge of rocket research begins in Noshiro City. "Noshiro Rocket Testing Site"

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] A battle for flesh and bones that took place in the Yokote Basin: “Go Sannen Gassen”

[Series ⑥: The role of the first nine years and the role of the second three years] From the internal conflict of the Kiyohara clan to the battle for family succession, private warfare and...

[Fukushima Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in the Aizu region selected for their secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!

[Akita Prefecture] Matagi, which is attracting attention due to its popular game cuisine, originated from Kitaakita City

[Yamagata Prefecture] Hachiro Kiyokawa, the creator of the Shinsengumi | The true story of the Joi patriots who ushered in the end of the Edo period...

[Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture] Gorgeous “Noheji Gion Festival” - Certified as a Japanese Heritage...

[Akita Prefecture] The townscape of Yokote, which was burnt down during the Boshin War, has been recreated

[Akita City, Akita Prefecture] The foundation of Akita City is the castle town of Kubota Castle, which was newly built by Yoshinobu Satake.

[Yamagata Prefecture] “Mogami Safflower” certified as Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage

[Aomori Prefecture] 3 recommended local train routes! Enjoy cherry blossoms, apples, the sea, and snow from the train window

[Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Japan's most scenic local line "Tadami Line"

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Recommended Senbero Sakaba on the Senseki Line from Sendai Station East Exit to Ishinomaki...

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tsuruoka's food culture has been passed down for hundreds of years

[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] "Senbero Sakaba" is located around Furukawa Station in Osaki City, the core city in the northern part of the prefecture...