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[Iwate Prefecture] Jomon Flame Fujisawa Wildfire Festival 2022 will be held! Making original Jomon pottery...

The Fujisawa No Yaki Festival in Fujisawa-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, which was cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held for the first time in three years for two days, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th, 2022...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.23

[Part 2] A day trip to Yamagata city, a sightseeing trip with a 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Part 1] Day Trip in Yamagata City | A sightseeing 2-5km radius from Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.07.22

[Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture] Kitakata, where the water is delicious, not only has ramen but also a lot of delicious sake...

Delicious water and delicious sake Introducing Kitakata's sake breweries [Yoshinokawa Sake Brewery] A typical pure rice sake is made from all of Gohyumangoku rice from Kitakata. It has a nice balance with the sweet and sour taste and is easy to eat...

ikokeikoke2022.06.11

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why did “Shogi” become a specialty in Tendo City? Explore the origin and history!

Yamagata Prefecture is a place full of charm, with hot springs, fruits, and ramen. One of the attractions is "Tendo City Shogi." However, although I have a vague image of shogi, why is it famous?

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.30

What is "Kawaren Lacquerware"? Japanese traditional crafts are widely popular for their ease of use...

When it comes to traditional Akita prefecture crafts, Kawauchi lacquerware is lined with birch crafts, Odate bent-gewappa, and Akita cedar barrels, but I'm sure many people don't know their characteristics or advantages. This note...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.07

[Aomori] What is rice wine? An episode that will make drinking the highest quality sake even more fun...

When you think of tasting sake, you tend to imagine it as the finest sake made in Aomori, so many people probably think it's a bit of a hindrance. In this article, what are the best foods?

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.06

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Why was the traditional craft "Akabeko" born? Explore the origin and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a cute traditional craft with its neck swaying. Many people may know this because of its distinctive appearance and name. However, "Why do you call me red beacon?" and "Akabekohana..."

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.05

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Prefecture’s cultural asset “Fukushima Civic House Garden” that should be preserved for future generations

Fukushima Civic Garden (Fukushima Shiminkaen) is a collection of important ethnic heritage that will be passed down to the future, including old, thatched roof wooden structures and theater huts that were destined to disappear.

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.05.04

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Traditional Yamagata castings are also recommended for sightseeing! Attractions and sights to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing the charms and features! The characteristic of Yamagata castings is that they coexist with "substantiality, thinness, and beauty." Delicate processing is possible...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.14

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy the Charm of Nanbu Ironware and Gourmet Food Made with Nanbu Ironware!

Nanbu ironware has been made since ancient times in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The tasteful surface pattern and high functionality make it attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.03.03

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