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The expressions of Tsuchiyu Kokeshi dolls

Tsuchiyu Kokeshi – Originating from Tsuchiyu Onsen, one of the three major birthplaces of Kokeshi in the Tohoku region...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.16

Naruko Kokeshi doll facial expression

Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi dolls developed in Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi's three famous hot springs in Oshu.

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

Cat Inari illustration

A must-see for cat lovers: tracing the history of the area from "Shinobuyama Neko Inari"...

Do you love cats? From cat-themed goods and motifs to cat cafes and other cat-themed spots, the world is overflowing with people's love for cats.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.09.30

Akabeko plastic model "Bekopla"

I tried making the Akabeko plastic model "Bekopla" that's been all the rage in some circles! [Fukushima Prefecture]

On a certain day in September 2024, news sites and social media were buzzing about the release of a plastic model of "Akabeko," a traditional craft from the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media N...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.26

Yajiro Kokeshi's facial expression

Yajiro Kokeshi – A tradition that developed around Kamasaki Onsen, the home of the Shiraishi Katakura family...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.17

The facial expressions of Togatta Kokeshi dolls

Togatta Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi developed in "Togatta Onsen" in Zao, Miyagi Prefecture [Miya...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.11

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing recommended "experience spots" for summer! Create special memories...

The blazing sun and clear blue skies. The sparkling scenery makes you feel excited. The special feeling of summer is the same for both children and adults. Let's enjoy summer to the fullest...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.06

"Monaka" opens in Sakanamachi, central Morioka! Come meet Mona!.

On July 11, 2024, a new commercial complex called "monaka" opened at the entrance to the Sakanamachi Arcade in Morioka City. The complex has one basement floor and four above-ground floors. "monaka"...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.19

Nakaniita Cutlery - Upcycled Knives from Automobile Scrap

Toyota Motor Corporation is working to create new value! Automobile scrap wood is being transformed into traditional crafts...

Toyota Motor Corporation is one of Japan's leading companies. Many Miyagi residents know that it has a huge factory in Ohira Village, from which "Made in Miyagi" cars are shipped all over Japan.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.12

Brown crayfish with long antennae under a log in an aquarium setting on a rocky substrate

Odate City is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish, a species endemic to Japan. [Akita Prefecture]

Japanese crayfish, found only north of Odate, are endemic to Japan and live in the cool, clean rivers and lakes of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita prefectures.

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    [Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! How were Western varieties introduced?
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    What is Mamebu Soup? A detailed explanation of the flavor featured in the NHK drama series "Amachan" [...].
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    [Miyagi] 3 Japanese sweets representative of Sendai selected by Igeta Tea!
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    What kind of ingredient is "Bakke"? Learn about the origin of the name and how to cook it! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Kaldi's popular "Umakute Shouga Nee!!" is a versatile seasoning that can be easily adapted!.
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  • [Part 2] Japan's first nautical chart, "Map of Kamaishi Port in Rikuchukoku," and the development of Kamaishi [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Maezawa Magarika Village: A traditional Japanese landscape where many curved houses remain (Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture)
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    Whisky in a natural hot spring! The hidden charm of Sendai's inner sanctum, Sakunami Onsen! [...
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  • Bullet holes from the Boshin War
    The only remaining building that still bears traces of the Boshin War: "Kyu-Takizawa Honjin" (Fukushima Prefecture)
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Aizu Higan Lion (Tenning Lion)
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Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Fukuoka].
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Plaque of Araki Shrine
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Sakunami Kokeshi dolls' expressions
Sakunami Kokeshi Dolls – Developed in the Sakunami Onsen area of ​​Sendai, these dolls have a history of over 150 years...
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Kinoshita Koma – One of the three major horses in Japan, a wooden horse shape worn on the chest of a horse presented as a tribute...
The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
The facial expression of Hijiori Kokeshi dolls
Hijiori Kokeshi Dolls – Following in the traditions of Naruko and Togatta, these dolls are associated with "Hijiori Onsen"...
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Shiogama Shrine and Shiwahiko Shrine
Was it once treated specially by the government? Shiogama Shrine, Ichinomiya in Mutsu Province, and Shiwahiko...
Meduts pulls the horse into the river
A creature similar to, yet different from, the Kappa? What is the terrifying water spirit "Medotsu" of Hachinohe folklore...?.
Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"
Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?
Submerged forest at Lake Akiogi
The submerged forest at Akiogi Lake can only be seen from May to June! The sight of trees floating on the lake is truly magical...
The Nanbu and Date Domain Border Tomb at Michinoku Folk Village
Take a stroll through the quintessential Japanese landscape at Michinoku Folk Village, an open-air museum featuring ancient architecture...
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Naruko Kokeshi doll facial expression
Naruko Kokeshi Dolls – A traditional craft developed in Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi Prefecture's three most famous hot springs...
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