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[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

A tragic end or a conspiracy by Masamune? The life of Date Masamune's father, Terumune [Fukushima Prefecture]

Many people who have a connection to Yonezawa or Sendai are familiar with the warlord and feudal lord Date Masamune, even if they aren't particularly interested in history. But what about Masamune's father, Terumune? Terumune's existence...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.01.16

Wooden carved Usotori bird from the Uso-kae Festival

A report on the Usokae Festival at Takahata Tenmangu Shrine [Fukuoka]...

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City. The "Uso Kae Festival" is held twice a year in January and April at this shrine, where lucky charms are awarded with the powerful power to turn all misfortunes of the year into "lies.".

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.15

[Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with mustard miso is the Fukushima way! Perfect as a side dish with rice...

When you think of horse sashimi, many people think of it as a Kyushu specialty. However, horse sashimi is also a specialty of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. And in Fukushima, horse sashimi is served with mustard miso...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.10

Yotokuin (Princess Aiko)

Who was Princess Aiko? Tracing her path to becoming Date Masamune's wise wife [Fukushima Prefecture]

In this article, we will delve into the history of Princess Mego, the wife of Date Masamune, a famous general from the Sengoku period. In fact, she was born in Miharu Town, Tamura County, Fukushima Prefecture.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.12.30

Introducing popular temples and shrines recommended for your first visit of the year in Fukushima Prefecture during the Year of the Snake!

Fukushima Prefecture has long been the gateway to the Michinoku region, bringing Western culture with it. While it boasts numerous historic shrines and temples dating back to the Kofun period, it also boasts shrines and temples with shorter histories that honour special deities.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.27

Enjoy winter in Fukushima Prefecture! 3 recommended winter festivals!

In Fukushima Prefecture, we recommend the winter festivals in the Aizu region, which receives a lot of snow. Among these festivals, we particularly recommend the Snow Festival, where the soft light of candles magically illuminates the piled snow, creating a beautiful yet solemn atmosphere on a snowy night.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.18

Miharukoma

Miharu Koma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local toy that retains the legend of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro [Fukuoka]...

Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. In this area, which was once home to the village of Takashiba in the Miharu Domain during the feudal era, there is a local toy called the Miharu Koma, which is considered one of Japan's three great horses.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.02

Takakura Shrine (Ouchijuku)

Takakura Shrine, a hidden power spot in Ouchijuku (Fukushima Prefecture)

Ouchi-juku, located in Shimogo Town, Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture, is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima, thanks to the rows of traditional thatched-roof houses that line the streets. The main street of Ouchi-juku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.22

Divine crest "Aizu Mitsuhollyhock"

Sanyo-kuni Shrine, the main shrine for protecting sericulture, with a cherry tree over 1,000 years old (Fukushima Prefecture)

Located about 1 km southwest of JR Aizu-Wakamatsu Station is the town of Kogai-Kuni Shrine, the headquarters of the sericulture community, home to the sacred Minebari Sakura tree, which is over 1,000 years old.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.21

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