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Illustration of Kuromatayama and UFO

What is Kuromatayama? We'll learn more about what we learned through academic research and why urban legends are told...

Kuromatayama has a beautiful cone shape, making it a famous power spot in recent years, and is it a pyramid? It is a mysterious mountain where urban legends are also told. ...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

Hachirotaro legend

What is the legend of Hachirotaro? Introducing three episodes that even residents of the prefecture don't know much about [Akita Prefecture]

In Akita, the legend of Hachirotaro, the dragon god of Hachirogata, is left behind in various places, from human to dragon, and the legend of Hachirogata was found in the days before he married Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa, who lives in Hachirogata. In this article, we will introduce many of the Hachirota...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.05

What is "Sanazura"? Delicious and healthy Japanese sweets that will also be a great souvenir [Akita Prefecture]

When it comes to souvenirs from Akita, Kinman and Iburigakko are the standard items, but many people probably feel that there is something that is a little more unusual and would make them happy. In this article, people like that...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.01

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

Illustration of a monkey drinking sake

What is monkey sake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Sugae Masumi in Yukidewamichi [Akita Prefecture]

Sugae Masumi, a Japanese scholar and traveler from the late Edo period, wrote in "Yukidewamichi" that he made monkey sake at the house of Shimada Gensuke, who has lived in Tashiro Village (now Yamauchi Village), and is effective in treating stomach pains. This note...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.24

[Akita Prefecture] Is the arranged recipe for the traditional food “Iburigakko” a hot topic? Delicious food...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.08

What is Akita Inland Railway? Introducing a small luxury that you can enjoy using the route [Akita Prefecture]

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.04

[Akita Prefecture] The delicious relationship between Kiritanpo hotpot and Hinai chicken!

When you think of "Kiritanpo" in Akita Prefecture, it is a famous local dish that originated in Kakunodate City, northern Akita Prefecture, but the deliciousness of "Kiritanpo" is also dependent on the deliciousness of the dashi. The same thing as the Kiritanpo dashi...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.14

[Akita Prefecture] What is the Ogata Village Reclamation Museum? A popular spot where you can learn about the history of Ogata Village...

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.10

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] What is Koshio Shrine? An important cultural property secretly located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture...

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.08

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