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[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations

The Fukushima Civic Home Garden brings together, preserves, and exhibits important folk heritage items that are destined to disappear, such as old thatched-roof wooden buildings and playhouses, to be passed on to future generations.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.04

Yamagata city, Yamagata prefecture: Traditional Yamagata casting is a recommended tourist spot! Find out about its charms and places to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! Yamagata casting is characterized by the coexistence of "solidity, thinness, and beauty." Because it allows for delicate processing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.14

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

Nanbu ironware has been produced for a long time in Morioka and Oshu cities in Iwate Prefecture. Its tasteful surface patterns and high functionality have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.03

Iizaka Town's "Uso Kae Festival" - A festival to turn misfortune into lies [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in northern Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Usokae Festival" twice a year. It is held with the hope that all misfortunes will be turned into lies and turned into good things. Only at the Usokae Festival can you get...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.11

Akabeko

Learn about the meaning and painting of the Aizu local toy "Akabeko" as a lucky charm [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is one of Fukushima Prefecture's most famous local toys. It has long been loved as a traditional lucky charm and as a character representing Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, Akabeko has...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.06

[Aomori Prefecture] It's not just food! Tohoku's dazzling craftsmanship! 5 craft souvenirs to choose from

Aomori Prefecture is located in the northernmost part of the Tohoku region. Many people travel to the prefecture because of its beautiful nature, the Sannai-Maruyama ruins, the Nebuta Festival, and its rich food culture. Despite the harsh winter, Aomori offers a variety of...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.22

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita

What comes to mind when you think of Akita Prefecture? Namahage? Iburi-gakke? Akita dogs? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region that is home to many unique things. Even within the Tohoku region, it is a unique place...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.18

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 Delicious Miyagi Souvenirs Recommended by Locals

Miyagi Prefecture is home to popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture also boasts a wide variety of delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda. This time, we'll introduce some gift ideas that only locals know about.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.11.15

The wooden toy museum is housed in an abandoned school! Access it by toy train!.

The Mt. Chokai Wooden Toy Museum opened in Yurihonjo City in July 2018. It is the entire wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2018.11.28

Craftsman's work

What is Iwadeyama's "Shino Bamboo Crafts"? Delicate and flexible, yet durable! [Iwadeyama, Miyagi Prefecture]

Miyagi Prefecture is known as the kingdom of ingredients, and is famous for a variety of foods, including beef tongue, rice, zunda (soybean paste), sasakama (rice crackers), and seafood. However, the prefecture is also well-known for its crafts, such as kokeshi dolls.

Chimon2018.09.27

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