Setsubun is a festival held in the bitterly cold month of February. Many people probably have childhood memories of throwing beans energetically, chanting "Oni wa soto, fuku wa uchi" ("Demons out, good fortune in"). After throwing the beans with all their might...
The American apple seedlings brought to Hokkaido The seedlings of apple varieties "No. 19 (Scarlet Robe)" and "No. 49 (Kunimitsu)" that were successfully cultivated by former Aizu samurai who immigrated to Yoichi were brought from America...
Domestic apple cultivation up until the Meiji period. The "Hi no Koromo" and "Kunimitsu" apples cultivated in Yoichi, Hokkaido by a group of Aizu feudal lords are considered the first successful examples of commercial apple cultivation by a private individual in Japan.
Introduction In October 2015, Aizuwakamatsu City in Fukushima Prefecture and Yoichi City in Hokkaido declared themselves friends and family. While the two cities may seem far apart at first glance, they are in fact bound together by an inseparable bond of history.
Fukushima Prefecture is divided into three regions (Aizu, Nakadori, and Hamadori) by the Ou Mountains and the Abukuma Highlands, each of which has developed its own unique culture and history. These differences are also reflected in the language, which has changed over time...
Bandai Town, Yama District, Fukushima Prefecture, is located northeast of Aizuwakamatsu City, at the southern foot of Mount Bandai. Here, there is a temple called Enichiji, which once flourished as a hub of Buddhist culture in the Aizu region.
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Snow, ice, and cold winds. Fukushima Prefecture is hit by bitterly cold winters, but it is precisely because of this cold that some beautiful scenery can be seen. This time, we will introduce some of the most thrilling winter scenery...
Cold weather can make you feel a bit down... So why not recharge your body with some delicious amazake? This time, we'll introduce a unique amazake made by Horai-ya Honten in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture.
New Year's cuisine has evolved in unique ways across Japan. The New Year's cuisine of Fukushima Prefecture in the Tohoku region has also evolved to reflect the history and culture of the region. Famous local dishes include squid and carrots and kozuyu...
As the weather gets colder, it's time for delicious hotpots. Enjoy a sip of local sake while munching on a simmering hotpot! For those of you who want to enjoy that, we've selected three delicious local sakes from Fukushima.
