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...
Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in northern Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Usokae Festival" twice a year. It is held with the hope that all misfortunes will be turned into lies and turned into good things. Only at the Usokae Festival can you get...
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...
