In the railway industry, "electrification" refers to the ability to supply electricity to trains by, for example, stringing overhead wires (electrical cables) above the tracks. Generally, vehicles that run on rails are called "trains.".
Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...
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The most popular first shrine visit destination in Akita Prefecture is Ohirayama Miyoshi Shrine on the outskirts of Akita City, known as the shrine for the god of victory and success. Over 100,000 people visit during the first three days of the New Year. Other popular first shrine visit destinations include...
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Akita's "Namahage" and "Kamakura" are well-known, but the "Namahage Sedo Festival" and "Yokote Snow Festival" were born from combining these with local Shinto rituals.
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When talking about Akita ekiben, the first name that comes to mind is Hanazen's Chicken Rice. This dish, with soft, tender chicken meat coated in a sweet and spicy sauce atop fluffy, cooked rice, is a favorite among both locals and travelers...
Based on "Oga no Gofu" (Five Winds of Oga), a travelogue written by Sugae Masumi (1754-1829) during the Edo period, which chronicles his travels around the Oga Peninsula, this book introduces the history of Sugae Masumi, contrasting the Edo period with the present day.
Based on "Oga Gofu," a travelogue of the Oga Peninsula written by Sugae Masumi (1754-1829) during the Edo period, this book introduces the Oga Peninsula as described by Sugae Masumi, contrasting the Edo period with the present day.
Sugae Masumi was a travel writer of the Edo period who primarily traveled through northern Japan and Hokkaido, documenting the landscapes, lives, and customs of the people along with colorful illustrations.
Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of the prefecture, on the border with Yamagata Prefecture. In October 2005, the towns of Nikaho, Konoura, and Kisakata were...
In Part 1 of this article on Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark, we introduced geosites along the Sea of Japan coast, such as the Kujukushima Islands (Kizakata) and Misaki Coast. In Part 2, we will introduce inland geosites and the relationship between the Earth and the environment.
