Kokeshi is a traditional craft loved by the common people in Miyagi Prefecture. So, what about traditional crafts that have been loved by the samurai class? During the Edo period, the 1 million city of Sendai was known as the Sendai Domain, and was...
The Oga Mayama Denshokan shows the legend of "Namahage" through skits. Namahage, the visitor god, is a national tradition that represents Oga city in Akita Prefecture, and has been designated as an intangible important cultural property in the country...
Hirashimizu is known as a pottery village among Yamagata. In this area, there is a spot where you can experience pottery at Hirashimizu ware, which has a history of 200 years. Hirashimizu ware originated in E...
Fukushima Prefecture is the "Entrance to Michinoku" that becomes more profound the more you learn. Even so, Nihonmatsu's washi paper has a history that is unparalleled by other regions. A rustic atmosphere to a solemn atmosphere...
To the south of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has been around since the Edo period. Even today, in the 2000s, this post town, lined with thatched roof houses, seems to have stopped at the time...
Akita Hometown Village is a spot where you can fully enjoy the charms of Akita. There are many facilities where children can play, areas where you can learn about Akita's culture, and shops that are perfect for buying souvenirs...
When you say you went sightseeing in Aizu, you will often find attention to Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but you should not forget Nanakamachi Street, which is just a little off the city. Here you can find traditional Aizu restaurants...
Aizu cotton is a traditional cotton fabric passed down in Aizu County, Mutsu District. It is woven from plain cotton weave and is characterized by a white striped pattern woven on a navy blue background. It has a robust, thick and fluffy texture...
Kakunodate, a tourist attraction in Akita, is a wonderful city with a string of samurai residences and a historic atmosphere. It is also popular because you can enjoy the weeping cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in autumn. Kakunodate offers Akita specialty and traditional crafts...
Do you know about the woven fabric called "Yonezawa Tsumugi"? Yonezawa Tsumugi is a tsumugi weave that is popular among men and women of all ages, also known as "safflower tsumugi" and "Okitama Tsumugi". It uses only natural dyes such as safflower, making it vibrant...
