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What is the "Liar Festival" in Iizaka Town? With the hope that disaster will be turned into a lie [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Liar Festival" twice a year. With the hope that all disasters will be turned into lies and into good things. Only available at the Liar Festival...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.11

Akabeko

Learn the meaning and paintings of Aizu's local toy "Akabeko" as a lucky charm [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima Prefecture's most representative local toys is Akabeko. Akabeko has been loved for many years as an old-fashioned lucky charm and as a representative character of Fukushima Prefecture. In recent years, red beko...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.06

[Aomori Prefecture] Not just food! Shining techniques from Tohoku! 5 selections of craft souvenirs

Aomori Prefecture is located at the northernmost part of the Tohoku region. Many people travel because they are attracted to the beautiful nature, Sannai Maruyama Ruins, the Nebuta Festival, and the rich food culture. In the midst of a harsh winter, there are many different kinds of things in Aomori...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.22

Atsumi's Karinto

[Akita Prefecture] From standard items to rare items! 7 recommended souvenirs to buy in Akita

When you think of Akita Prefecture, what do you think of? Namahaga? Is it a bitter? Akita dog? Akita Prefecture is a place in the Tohoku region where many unique things are found in Akita. It is a unique presence in the Tohoku region...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.18

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 delicious Miyagi souvenirs taught by locals

Miyagi Prefecture has popular tourist destinations such as Sendai, Matsushima, and Zao. Miyagi Prefecture has many delicious souvenirs, including beef tongue, kamaboko, and zunda! This time, we'll be introducing a gift that only locals know about...

editorial staffeditorial staff2021.11.15

The Wooden Toys Museum is making use of the entire abandoned school! Access by toy train...

In July 2018, the "Chokai Mountain Wooden Toy Museum" was opened in Yurihonjo City. This is a completely renovated wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which has been a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Beautiful...

editorial staffeditorial staff2018.11.28

southern ironware

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Iwachu Ironware Museum” is a place where Nanbu ironware gathers! The world's largest iron kettle...

Nanbu ironware is famous as a traditional craft of Iwate Prefecture. It is highly regarded not only domestically but also worldwide. There are many fans, especially in advanced fashion and art cities such as Paris and Milan...

sugarsugar2018.10.04

craftsman's work

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

As the catchphrase says Miyagi Prefecture is a food kingdom, it is a famous production area for a variety of foods, including beef tongue, rice, zunda and bamboo shoots, and seafood. However, it is said that it is actually well-known for its crafts such as kokeshi...

Chimon2018.09.27

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] If you want to experience the traditions of Hirosaki, go to Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village!

Speaking of Aomori's representative festival, "Nebuta" is the place to be. When summer comes, various shouts will liven up the town at night in various parts of the prefecture. However, take a good look at the Nebuta Festival map...

Chimon2018.09.25

Harakata sashiko

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Harakata Sashiko is a symbol of Yonezawa's tradition and culture!

Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is a home to handicrafts. A variety of traditional crafts have been produced since ancient times, including safflower dyeing and woodworking. One of them is Yonezawa Tsumugi, which I previously introduced on NEFT. ...

Chimon2018.09.10

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