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It's fun to learn about accents and local words! A dialect dictionary you can use starting today...

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...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2026.01.09

Seated Yakushi Nyorai statue at Enichiji Temple (reconstruction)

Is Enichiji Temple, founded by the high priest Tokuichi of the Hosso sect, the birthplace of Aizu Buddhist culture? [Fukuoka].

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.

AoiwaAoiwa2026.01.07

Only see it now! 4 spots in Fukushima Prefecture where you can see spectacular winter views

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...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2026.01.05

Amazake from Horai-ya Honten

Delicious and nutritious amazake for the cold season! Introducing Houraiya's flavored amazake [Fukushima Prefecture]...

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.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.31

What to eat during New Year's? Local New Year's dishes that reflect history and culture are popular...

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...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.22

Enjoy these 3 deliciously flavorful local sakes with your hotpot! [Fukushima Prefecture]

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.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.15

Namekawa Shrine: A power spot where the guardian deity of work and children resides! [Fukushima Prefecture]...

May your children grow up healthy, or may your business run smoothly. Many people pray for these things every day, for themselves and their families. This time, we will introduce the power...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.11

Portrait of a family and Tsuruga Castle

30 Surnames with Roots in Fukushima Prefecture's Prestigious Families

Every place across Japan, there are prestigious and famous families who are rumored to be so-called "local famous people." Even if you say, "We are a very ordinary family," if you trace our ancestors carefully, it's actually a history...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.12.10

If you're looking for souvenirs, don't miss these! 3 Japanese sweets that will make you look like a connoisseur: Part 2 [Fukuoka...

What do you pay attention to when buying sweets as gifts or souvenirs? There are all kinds of sweets, from popular items to classic items that everyone knows, but sometimes...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.09

The town is fun to walk around! A casual "Choi Tabe Gur..." near JR Nihonmatsu Station

"Walking through towns is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we'll be exploring the area around JR Nihonmatsu Station in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, where vestiges of the castle town still remain.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.11.25

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