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[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Visit the nationally designated natural monument! Pegmatite rocks at Kashima Daijingu Shrine...

We introduce Kashima Daijingu Shrine in Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, a unique power spot where you can worship a nationally designated natural monument. The sacred object of Kashima Daijingu Shrine is a giant pegmatite dyke. To this day...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.28

What is Iwaki's famous confectionery "Jangara"? A Japanese confectionery with a smooth texture that will make you want to eat it again and again. [Fukuoka].

Jangara, a famous confectionery from Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is characterized by its thick, rich bean paste and crispy, chewy crust. It can be purchased not only in Iwaki City but also at local product centers and supermarkets throughout Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.25

[Namie Town, Fukushima Prefecture] What is the traditional craft "Ohori Soma ware"? Functional beauty and...

Have you heard of "Ohori Soma ware"? It is pottery that has been passed down through the generations in Namie Town, Futaba County, Fukushima Prefecture. It features a bluish-green base with fine cracks and a figure of a galloping horse...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.18

Nikaido Moriyoshi illustration

What kind of life did he have? Nikaido Moriyoshi, the warlord famous for his shocking facial graphics [Fukuoka]...

There was a warlord named Nikaido Moriyoshi from the Sengoku and Azuchi-Momoyama periods who was based around Sukagawa City in the central Nakadori region of Fukushima Prefecture. Even if you're a fan of Japanese history, you may not know him...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.14

[Fukushima Prefecture] Picking out local products that can be used as "hot pot ingredients"! Original "Fu...

There is both the sea and the mountains. Fukushima Prefecture has it all: the rough sea breezes, the tranquil forests, the heavy snowfall, and the gentle murmuring of rivers. To overcome the harsh natural environment...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.13

Is "Manju Tempura" Really Delicious? Introducing Famous Shops and How to Make It [Fukushima Prefecture]

When you think of the classic ingredients for tempura, what comes to mind? Shrimp, sweet potato, maitake mushroom, shiso leaf, and manju. ... Wait, manju? Yes. That's right. The manju filled with sweet bean paste...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.02.10

Portrait of Date Harumune, owned by Sendai City Museum

The grave of Date Harumune and his statue at Hoshoji Temple in Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]

Date Harumune, the 15th head of the Date clan, was the grandfather of Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai domain, and established the Date clan's headquarters in Masamune's hometown of Yonezawa, Yamagata Prefecture.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.02.03

Entrance to Hikoji Folk Crafts

Takashiba Deco Yashiki is a village of local toys that remains within the territory of the former Miharu domain [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Did you know that there is a craftsman's village called "Takashiba Deco Yashiki" near the prefectural border with Miharu Town, about a 25-minute drive from Koriyama Station? It was featured in Season 9/Episode 9 of the popular TV drama "Solitary Gourmet"...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.22

Taroan's famous "Aizu Tenjin-sama" fluffy bouche with addictive cheese cream...

Have you heard of the sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama"? It's a long-selling treat that has been sold by the confectionery store "Taroan" since 1979. It has a soft and fluffy bouche with a firm texture...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.20

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Kaiseiyama Park has been renovated! Perfect for walking and lunch...

Kaiseiyama Park in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has been a popular place of relaxation for local residents since the Meiji era. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most famous park in Koriyama City.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.17

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