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Hakama

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Important Intangible Cultural Property “Seiko Sendai-daira” is the highest quality brand of hakama fabric

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...

Chimon2018.09.05

Namahage

The Namahage Museum and the Oga Mayama Legend Museum are gathered together...

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...

sugarsugar2018.06.26

pottery

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Experience pottery at "Nanaemon Kiln"! Hirashimizu ware with a history of 200 years...

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...

sugarsugar2018.06.19

Japanese paper soft

[Fukushima Prefecture] Let's try making washi paper at Nihonmatsu City Washi Tradition Museum!

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...

Chimon2018.05.29

honey

[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] Honey from all over the world is gathered at “Mountain Honey Shop”! all...

The area around Lake Tazawa in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture is particularly prosperous as a hot spring resort. With the legendary Tatsumihime and famous hot springs nationwide, this area is visited by many tourists. And this area was a long time ago...

sugarsugar2018.04.21

Grape

Enjoy seasonal fruit picking at Takahashi Fruit Land! [Yamagata Prefecture, Kami...

Yamagata Prefecture is famous nationwide as a kingdom of fruits. In Yamagata, you can enjoy a wide variety of fruits, including summer cherry, peaches, grapes, la France, apples, and persimmons. Especially...

sugarsugar2018.04.20

factory

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Experience the charm of Ichiban Shibori at Kirin Beer Sendai Factory! Work...

Kirin Beer Sendai Factory is the oldest beer factory in Tohoku. On a vast land of 320,000 m2, there are many Kirin Ichiban Shibori Draft Beer and Kirin Nodogoshi (Raku)...

sugarsugar2018.04.19

Panoramic view of Ouchi-juku

I traveled back in time to the Edo period at Ouchi-juku! [Fukushima Prefecture]

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...

Chimon2018.04.18

Namahage

[Yokote City, Akita Prefecture] "Akita Furusato Village" is a facility where you can learn about Akita's history and have fun all day...

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...

sugarsugar2018.04.17

station cafe

Full of retro charm! I went to Nanakamachi Street, a little-known sightseeing course in Aizu!

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...

Chimon2018.04.10

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