In an era when agriculture was not mechanized, the moment when a year of farming was finished was probably a happy time for farmers to finally take a break. In this article...
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In July 1990, Japan's first female driver, Miura Tomoko, was born on the Akita Inland Railway, which connects Takasu Station and Kakunodate Station in Akita Prefecture. In this article, we will be holding "smile rails" and living in the area...
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If you are planning to buy souvenirs when you are traveling, there are probably a surprising number of people who want to buy limited edition items that can only be found there. This article is perfect for those...
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In the first episode of "Amachan," which aired as a NHK drama series in 2013, the main character Aki travels to Kitasanriku city with her mother taking her to summer vacation, and for the first time she ate mamebu soup...
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Hittsumi, a local dish from Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the 100 Local Cuisines in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This article introduces the local cuisine made with local ingredients, and...
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Breads and sweets made with walnuts have a simple taste and are very tasty, but did you know that in Iwate Prefecture there is a local dish called walnut tofu made with walnuts? This article will come...
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There are railway companies all over Japan that were established under the third-sector method, jointly funded and managed by the national government, local governments, and the private sector, but the one that is popular in Iwate Prefecture is the one that runs from Morioka Station in Iwate Prefecture to Aomori Prefecture. IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Co., Ltd. operates the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway Line that connects to Toki Station. In this article, we will explain in detail the IGR Iwate Galaxy Railway, from what kind of route it is to why it is loved by locals.
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Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture, is a village created by reclamating a lake, but many people probably don't really understand why such a project was carried out. In this article, we will introduce the reclamation of Hachirogata...
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Furushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, and it was news that in January 2021 the torii gate broke from the root and collapsed due to strong winds. This article explains the basics...
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