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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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[Yuza Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Shonai Plain enriched with blessings from Mt. Chokai - Yusa/Sakata

Mt. Chokai has two peaks (Higashichokaisan Shinzan and Nishichokaisan Nabemori) that extend from 0m above sea level in the Sea of Japan to the summit at 2,236m...

NORIJUN2023.08.02

history

[Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Shinjo Festival, an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, said to be the largest parade of floats in Japan

"Shinjo Festival" is a summer festival held for three days from August 24th to 26th every year in Shinjo City, a former castle town in northern Yamagata Prefecture. “The best float in Japan...

NORIJUN2023.07.31

day trip

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tsuruoka City, home to four national hot spring resorts

Tsuruoka City has three hot springs: Yutagawa Onsen, Atsumi Onsen, Yunohama Onsen, and Yura Onsen.

NORIJUN2023.07.26

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[Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Oishida Town was booming due to the Mogami River boat transportation during the Edo period.

Oishida Town (Oishida Town) is located almost in the center of Yamagata Prefecture, and the Mogami River runs through the center of the town, making it a thriving agricultural town that produces rice and watermelons. Specialty sauce...

NORIJUN2023.07.12

Scenic spots

[Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tobishima, which flourished with Kitamaebune during the Edo period, is now attracting attention from the world...

Tobishima is Yamagata Prefecture's only remote island, floating in the Sea of Japan off the coast of Sakata City. The area is approximately 2.75 square km and the circumference is approximately 10 km. Population is 169 people (December 2020...

NORIJUN2023.07.11

history

[Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] A post town on the Ushu Kaido road that was used by 13 feudal lords during the Edo period...

Narageshuku is a post town on the Ushu Highway. Ushu Kaido is the Edo Five Road, which connects Edo and Mutsu Province on the Pacific side...

NORIJUN2023.06.22

Scenic spots

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Visit a hot spring connected to the Uesugi family of the Yonezawa Domain

The Okitama region, which was ruled by the former Yonezawa clan, including Yonezawa City, is dotted with hot springs connected to the Uesugi family. The Uesugi family is the first...

NORIJUN2023.06.16

Shrines and temples

[Yamagata Prefecture] Numerous Yamagata Sokushinbutsu born from the belief in reincarnation on Mt. Yudono

Sokushinbutsu. Even if life ends, they remain forever and watch over people. At the end of their training, monks voluntarily eat only nuts and wild vegetables...

NORIJUN2023.06.15

Shrines and temples

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] An important intangible country that has developed independently for 500 years by farmers...

Kasuga Shrine in Kurokawa, Tsuruoka City, at the foot of Mt. Gassan, has been passed down as a Shinto Noh ritual by parishioners (farmers) for 500 years, and has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of the country.

NORIJUN2023.06.13

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[Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture] Nagai, a former Yonezawa domain boating town that prospered through boating on the Mogami River

Nagai City, located in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, is centered around the former Nagai Town, which developed during the Edo period through shipping on the Mogami River, as well as Nagai Village, Nishine Village, Hirano Village, Isazawa...

NORIJUN2023.06.08

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[Yuza Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Shonai Plain enriched with blessings from Mt. Chokai - Yusa/Sakata

[Shinjo City, Yamagata Prefecture] Shinjo Festival, an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property, said to be the largest parade of floats in Japan

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tsuruoka City, home to four national hot spring resorts

[Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Oishida Town was booming due to the Mogami River boat transportation during the Edo period.

[Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Tobishima, which flourished with Kitamaebune during the Edo period, is now attracting attention from the world...

[Kamiyama City, Yamagata Prefecture] A post town on the Ushu Kaido road that was used by 13 feudal lords during the Edo period...

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Visit a hot spring connected to the Uesugi family of the Yonezawa Domain

[Yamagata Prefecture] Numerous Yamagata Sokushinbutsu born from the belief in reincarnation on Mt. Yudono

[Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture] An important intangible country that has developed independently for 500 years by farmers...

[Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture] Nagai, a former Yonezawa domain boating town that prospered through boating on the Mogami River

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] A Meiji mansion that still remains in Morioka despite being toyed with the times, ``...

[Iwate Prefecture] Does it start late at night and last until morning? Kuroishiji Temple Somin Festival, one of Japan's three most bizarre festivals

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

[Miyagi Prefecture] Naruko Kokeshi, a traditional kokeshi doll developed at Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi's three famous hot springs in Oshu

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Nihonmatsu Shrine, the general guardian of the former Nihonmatsu domain, famous for its lantern festival

[Aomori Prefecture] Aomori prefecture's soul food? What is Kujira Mochi and Bekomochi?

A pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? Let's go see the Oishigami Pyramid!

[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Sekiunji Temple, where the bloodline of the famous general ``Tsunamoto Moniba'', known as one of the Three Great Dates, lies...

[Miyagi Prefecture] Whiskey naturally in hot springs! Little-known secrets of Sendai's inner parlor "Sakunami Onsen"...

[Miyagi Prefecture] Sendai Toshogu, a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sendai, is a treasure trove of important cultural properties!

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-see soul food “Morioka Reimen”! Introducing the history, recommended stores, and order information

[Akita] "I ate 28 pieces!" Do you know Akita's famous confectionery "Kinman"?

[Yamagata Prefecture] Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba noodles unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants

[Miyagi Prefecture] If you want to see Matsushima's spectacular views, check out the ``Four Great Views!'' We will explain in detail the spectacular views.

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

[Akita City, Akita Prefecture] History of Akita City - The Akita City area before the Satake clan moved north...

[Akita City, Akita Prefecture] Rice crackers in the Kawabata area, a long-established downtown area in Akita City...

[Iwate Prefecture] What is the “Soma Daisaku Incident”? A samurai of the Nanbu domain, also known as the ``Michinoku Chushingura''...

[Miyagi Prefecture] “Osaki Kōdo,” a farmland that lives with water and has been certified as a World Agricultural Heritage Site

[Iwate Prefecture] What is the “Demon Corpse Village” that existed in Iwate during the Meiji period? Approaching the legend and true identity of demons

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] After the Meiji Restoration, the landscape of Yamagata City completely changed due to Michitsune Mishima.

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

[Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture] 5 selections of "Senbero" style izakaya and standing bars in front of Aomori Station...

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

[Series ④: Role of the previous nine years, role of the second three years] Mr. Kiyohara, who completely changed the flow of roles of the previous nine years...

[Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture] Sister city partnership with Ultraman's hometown, M78 Nebula Land of Light? vinegar...

[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] There is an advanced “Senbero Bar” in Aizuwakamatsu, which is rich in nature and history!

[Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture] A Kantate horse grazing at the foot of the Shiriyazaki Lighthouse with a spectacular view