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Yamagata Kokeshi's expression

Yamagata Kokeshi - Created by Kobayashi Kuraji, who trained in Sakunami Onsen in the Sendai Domain...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.24

Entrance to Hikoji folk art

Takashiba Deko Mansion is a local toy village that remains in the territory of the former Miharu Domain [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Did you know that there is a craftsman village called ``Takashiba Deco Yashiki'' near the prefectural border with Miharu Town, about 25 minutes by car from Koriyama Station? Popular TV drama "Solitary...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.22

Taroan's famous sweet "Aizu no Tenjinsama" has a soft busse and cheese cream has become a habit...

Do you know the sweets called “Aizu no Tenjin-sama”? This is a long-selling product that has been sold by the confectionery store Taro-an since 1978. Fluffy...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.01.20

Usokae Festival Wooden Carved Uso Bird

Do you turn the various disasters of the year into lies? Takahata Tenmangu Shrine's Liar Festival Visit Report [Fuku...

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine is located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City. The ``Usokae Festival'' is held twice a year in January and April at this shrine, where the various misfortunes of the year are replaced with ``lies.''

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.15

Locals have a look at the charm and recipes of Aomori's all-purpose seasoning "Stamina Gentare" and a variety of recipes...

What do you think of when you hear Aomori? apple? Nebuta Festival? Or a snow scene? However, as a local who knows everything about Aomori, I said, ``This is one thing...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.01.14

Kijiyama Kokeshi's expression

Kijiyama Kokeshi – Akita's traditional kokeshi is characterized by its unique expression that gives off a sense of sadness...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.01.07

Tsugaru Kokeshi's expression

Tsugaru Kokeshi – The youngest of the 12 species, the traditional kokeshi originating from the Taisho period [Aomori Prefecture]

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.25

The expression on the elbow robbing

Hibiori Kokeshi – Following the Naruko style and Togata style, it developed at "Hibiori Onsen"...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.12

Miharukoma

Miharukoma - A local toy with the legendary legend of Sakanoue Tamuramaro [Fuku...

Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. During the feudal period, there was a village called Takashiba village of Miharu domain in the area called ``Miharukoma'', which is counted as one of the three major pieces of Japan...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.02

The simplicity is irresistible! Getting to the appeal of "Tsugaru Kanayamayaki" [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]

Do you know the pottery called "Tsugaru Kanayama ware" made in Goshogawara, Tsugaru? It is highly rated in Japan, and in recent years its appeal has spread overseas...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.27

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