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We tried weaving in the Okitama region of Yamagata Prefecture, known as the "town of textiles"!

The Okitama region, located in the southern inland area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, is divided into three cities and five towns: Yonezawa City, Takahata Town, Nanyo City, Shirataka Town, Nagai City, Kawanishi Town, Iide Town, and Oguni Town. Of these, Yonezawa City...

ikokeikoke2023.10.04

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] 5 Morioka Souvenirs! For those visiting Morioka, here are some gifts for yourself...

Since being selected as one of the "52 Places to Visit This Year" by the New York Times, Morioka City has seen an increase in the number of cars with license plates from other prefectures and foreign tourists, and souvenirs are selling well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.06.20

[Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture] Miyagi Zao Eboshi Daffodil Festival and Togatta Onsen Drive

The Miyagi Zao Eboshi Daffodil Festival is a spot that heralds the arrival of spring in the sacred Zao mountain range of Tohoku. Nearby, there is the famous Togatta Onsen, which is bustling with tourists and those seeking healing, as well as other sightseeing, experience, and gourmet spots...

natsukinatsuki2023.04.20

Matsukawa Daruma

Why is Sendai's lucky charm, the Matsukawa Daruma, blue? Exploring its origins [Miyagi Prefecture]

Matsukawa Daruma is a traditional craft of Sendai, made as a lucky charm representative of Sendai Hariko. Some people may wonder why it has a distinctive blue appearance compared to the more common Darumas. ...

megumegu2023.01.07

Mogami safflower

"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

Safflower has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing red and yellow colors. In addition, the seeds are used to produce oil (safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil, safflower oil)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

Aizu Hongo Ware: A Pottery from Aizu Loved by Many for 400 Years (Fukushima Prefecture)

Aizu Hongo ware is a type of pottery with a 400-year history, produced in Hongo, Aizu Misato Town, near Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Its distinctive feature is the...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.09

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival" was fun and delicious!

We visited the "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival" held in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Autumn festival season has arrived! Autumn harvest is delicious!...

ikokeikoke2022.09.28

JR Rikuu East Line

3 Recommended Local Trains in Miyagi Prefecture! From the City of Forests to the Land of Beautiful Mountains and Rivers

There are many local JR lines in the north of the prefecture, and the commuter and student traffic on lines departing from Sendai Station is comparable to that in the Tokyo metropolitan area during rush hour. However, if you go a little way from the city center, you can enjoy tranquil countryside, mountain, and seascapes.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.09.24

Tsugaru Biidoro – The miraculous Tsugaru Green created from a handful of sand [Aomori...

Have you heard of Aomori Prefecture's glass craft, "Tsugaru Biidoro"? It is the prefecture's first traditional craft and was featured on the Nippon Television program "At a Glance!!" in August 2022.

NakaNaka2022.09.18

[Sagae City, Yamagata Prefecture] "Cherry Land Sagae" is a place where you can enjoy cherries all year round...

Cherries are a representative fruit of Yamagata, a fruit kingdom. This time, we will introduce original sweets made with cherries, Yamagata's specialty products, and delicious ingredients, which can be enjoyed all year round...

NakaNaka2022.09.15

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