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[Yamagata Prefecture] What is Hanagasa Ondo? A detailed introduction from overview to interesting anecdotes

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...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.05

It's not just rice fields art! "Winter rice fields art" drawn with footprints on snowy fields [Aomori...

When it comes to Rice Field Art, Aomori Prefecture, it is known for its famous rice fields. Ranachate Village, located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, so rice cultivation is popular...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.02.28

[Matsushima Town, Miyagi Prefecture] Winter only! The all-you-can-eat oyster hut in Matsushima, Miyagi Prefecture, is crowded...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.01.12

What is the "Liar Festival" in Iizaka Town? With the hope that disaster will be turned into a lie [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Liar Festival" twice a year. With the hope that all disasters will be turned into lies and into good things. Only available at the Liar Festival...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.11

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but one that stands out among them and has a long history is the Kokusekiji Somin Festival, held at Mt. Myoken's Kokusekiji Temple in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. It has a long history...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

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[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] First in Tohoku! Go to the Jump Shop in Sendai, the holy land of Jump manga!

A man should never lose a boy's heart. No matter how old you are, I want to continue chasing my dreams. When it comes to what symbolizes a boy's heart, it's a boy's manga! It's nothing ordinary...

Chimon2018.09.10

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[2023 Edition] June to July is the flower season! Let's feel the season at Miyagi's flower event!

The cherry blossom season has come to an end, and spring in Miyagi is finally here. It's the season when you can enjoy colorful flowers in parks and botanical gardens all over the prefecture. Especially in June, roses and hydrangeas make your heart flutter...

Chimon2018.06.20

Miharu Takizakura

Admire Miharu Takizakura, one of Japan's best weeping cherry blossoms, which is counted as one of Japan's Five Great Cherry Blossoms and Three Giant Cherry Blossoms...

What is Miharu Taki Sakura? Miharu Taki Sakura is one of Japan's best weeping cherry blossoms, counted among the five great cherry blossoms in Japan and the three great giant cherry blossoms. Tree height: 12m, roots: 11m, trunks: 9.5m, roots: 22m, north and south 18m...

Chimon2018.05.27

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[Akita] Cod is the star! Winter “Kakeo Festival” where you can enjoy lots of cod

Winter is a delicious season for hotpot. In Japan, where we have four seasons, ingredients are in season throughout the year, and it is customary to use seasonal ingredients cooked in a way that suits the season. In winter, vegetables such as Chinese cabbage and green onions are in season...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2018.05.21

Lanterns from each area of ​​the Kanto Festival

Come see the large and small Kanto floats at the Neburi Nagashi Hall! You can even hold them and perform...

The three major festivals in the Tohoku region are the Sendai Tanabata Festival, the Aomori Nebuta Festival, and the Akita Kanto Festival. The Akita Kanto Festival is said to have originated from the Tanabata event "Neburi Nagashi.".

sugarsugar2018.04.24

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