Kokeshi dolls are a traditional craft beloved by the common people of Miyagi Prefecture. But what about traditional crafts beloved by the samurai class? During the Edo period, Sendai, a city of one million people, was known as the Sendai Domain, and was a regional center of the Tohoku region.
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The Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum presents the legend of Namahage through skits. Namahage, a visiting deity, is a representative folk legend of Oga City, Akita Prefecture, and is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan.
The more you get to know Fukushima Prefecture, the deeper you'll find it to be known as the "gateway to Michinoku." Among these, Nihonmatsu's washi paper has a history unmatched by any other region. From a simple atmosphere to a solemn one...
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Yamagata Prefecture is famous nationwide as a kingdom of fruit. In Yamagata, you can enjoy a wide variety of fruits, including summer cherries, peaches, grapes, La France pears, apples, and persimmons. In particular...
In the southern Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a post town that has existed since the Edo period. Even now, in the 2000s, the town is lined with thatched-roof houses, and it feels as if time has stood still...
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When people visit Aizu, they tend to focus on Tsuruga Castle and Nisshinkan, but we mustn't forget Nanokamachi Street, located just outside the city center. Here, you'll find traditional Aizu shops...
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Aizu cotton is a traditional cotton fabric handed down in Aizu County, Mutsu Prefecture. It is woven using a plain weave method and is characterized by a navy blue background with white stripes. It is durable, thick, and has a plump texture...
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Momorin, the gentle rabbit, is Fukushima City's tourism promotional mascot. In 2014, her rival, Black Momorin, was also introduced, and together they appeared in Fukushima City's tourism pamphlets and...
Kakunodate, a tourist spot in Akita, is a lovely town lined with samurai residences and exuding a historical atmosphere. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in fall. Kakunodate is also home to Akita's specialties and traditional crafts...
There must be many people in Japan who have heard of the famous dish "Inaniwa udon." This is because Inaniwa udon is one of the "Three Great Udon Noodles of Japan," and is a dish that originates in Akita.
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