Each of the six Tohoku prefectures has its own historic summer festival. The "Tohoku Rokkon Matsuri" (Tohoku Six Soul Festival) brings together festivals from each of the six prefectures (Aomori's Nebuta Festival, Autumn Festival, etc.) to pray for the repose of the souls of those affected by the Great East Japan Earthquake of 2011 and for the recovery...
The Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture is home to a brave festival called "Soma Nomaoi," in which mounted warriors clad in armor compete against each other. It is said to have a history of over 1,000 years...
Did you know? Every year, Sendai City holds the Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival in Wakabayashi Ward. I'm sorry, but honestly, I didn't know about it. I just happened to learn about Sendai's history, traditions, and legends...
The folk performing arts handed down throughout Japan vary in character from region to region, and the Shishiodori (Deer Dance), widely practiced in Iwate Prefecture, is one such form of folk performing art. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Shishiodori...
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Fukushima Prefecture has many scenic spots where you can enjoy seasonal flowers. Among them, the cherry blossom spots that have captured the hearts of Japanese people are definitely worth visiting on a perfect day to enjoy the spring.
Fukushima Prefecture is rich in nature and has many famous flower spots. When you think of spring, nothing comes to mind other than cherry blossoms. Gazing at the scenery of the blossoms falling like snow under the spring sky is sure to lift your spirits. So, this time...
Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This popular hot spring area is also home to the legendary "Hagihime Legend." The legend of Hagihime tells of the miraculous powers of Bandai Atami Hot Spring...
Hanagasa Ondo, with its lively shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko drum accompaniment and the memorable chant "Yasho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, held every year from August 5th to 7th...
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Inakadate Village in Aomori Prefecture is known for its famous "rice field art." Located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, Inakadate Village is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, and rice cultivation is thriving...
