Mishima Town, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture. This municipality is located in a region commonly known as Oku-Aizu, very close to the border with Niigata Prefecture. Here, you can find one of the 12 well-known types of kokeshi dolls...
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There was a railway company and railway line called Bandai Kyuko Dentetsu. The name is reminiscent of a certain company that deals in toys, but it refers to a fictional train that appears in toys...
What is Aizu Higan Shishi? Aizu Higan Shishi is a type of lion dance (sanbiki shishimai) widely distributed in eastern Japan, primarily in the Kanto region, consisting of three solo performers working together...
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Otama Village is located in the Nakadori area in central Fukushima Prefecture. Despite being an area with excellent access via major highways, signs along the road proclaim it "Japan's most beautiful village," and the farmer's market...
When asked about their favorite food, many people would probably say "fried chicken." Even within Fukushima Prefecture, Koriyama City is a region where "fried chicken love" runs deep. There are many popular fried chicken restaurants in the city...
This unique flavor is made with fresh hops grown in-house. This time, we'll be introducing craft beer from Hop Japan Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture. We'll be comparing three varieties and providing a review...
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A reorganization or birth of Daito-ryu? The traditional story behind the transmission of Daito-ryu Aikijujutsu is that it was inherited and spread nationwide by Saigo Tanomo, a former chief retainer of the Aizu domain.
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What is the Oshikiuchi, a martial art reserved for the Aizu domain that is said to be the origin of Daito-ryu? According to Daito-ryu tradition, the school is based on the Oshikiuchi, a martial art used in the palace and kept secret from outside the domain, and this was re-created...
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Introduction It is well known that Japanese martial arts, including judo, which has been adopted as an Olympic sport, are popular worldwide and are studied by many enthusiasts.
For many people, seeing the word "strawberry" brings back happy childhood memories. That sweet and sour taste and the cute pink image...
