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Miharu Koma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local toy that retains the legend of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro [Fukuoka]...

Nishida-cho, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. In this area, which was once home to the village of Takashiba in the Miharu Domain during the feudal era, there is a local toy called the Miharu Koma, which is considered one of Japan's three great horses.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.12.02

Irresistibly simple! Exploring the charm of "Tsugaru Kanayama ware" [Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of Tsugaru Kanayama ware, a type of pottery made in Goshogawara, Tsugaru? Highly acclaimed in Japan, its appeal has recently been spreading overseas. In this article, we will introduce Tsugaru Kanayama ware...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.11.27

Zao Takayu Kokeshi dolls' expressions

Zao Takayu Kokeshi – Developed in Zao Onsen, drawing on the traditions of Tsuchiyu and Togatta...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.26

The facial expressions of Nanbu Kokeshi dolls

Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.08

The facial expression of Nakanosawa Kokeshi

Nakanosawa Kokeshi – A tradition that has evolved beyond its current status as "part of the Tsuchiyu tradition"...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.29

The expressions of Tsuchiyu Kokeshi dolls

Tsuchiyu Kokeshi – Originating from Tsuchiyu Onsen, one of the three major birthplaces of Kokeshi in the Tohoku region...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.16

[Fukushima Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Fukushima Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

As of 2024, Fukushima Prefecture has 35 roadside stations, each with its own unique character and appealing to driving tourists. Some of these have hotel-like accommodation facilities within the premises...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.15

Kaldi's popular "Umakute Shouga Nee!!" is a versatile seasoning that can be easily adapted!.

With the recent trend of warming up your body, the number of people consciously consuming ginger and those who love the taste of ginger are on the rise. "Umaku" is a versatile seasoning that has captured the hearts of ginger lovers.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.10.09

Naruko Kokeshi doll facial expression

Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi dolls developed in Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi's three famous hot springs in Oshu.

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

[Fukushima Prefecture] How about a souvenir? Fukushima-style peach-flavored sweets and juice...

When you think of Fukushima's specialty products, many people probably think of peaches. Fresh, juicy peaches are a summer delicacy unique to Fukushima. However, if you miss the peach season...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.10.03

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  • Hachinohe rice cracker soup
    There's a rice cracker made just for senbei soup! It's called "Otsuyu Senbei" [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Mochi Honzen 01
    [Part 1] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Honzen cuisine made entirely from mochi
  • Super interesting! Tare de Matsumoto, a premium yakiniku sauce, taste review [Fukushima Prefecture]...
  • What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!
  • Taroan's famous "Aizu Tenjin-sama" fluffy bouche with addictive cheese cream...
  • Herring Slices? The Background of Their Creation and Recommended Ways to Eat Them [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Try Aomori's "Hitokuchidarake" Ekiben! Enjoy the local flavors on your trip!
  • Takasago Foods' "Nabeyaki Udon" is so delicious! Why are so many people buying boxes of it?.
  • The Sendai Date Family's "Food" Strategy ③
    [Part 2] The Date Family's "Food" Strategy! Masamune's Inherited Spirit of Hospitality | The Shogunate's...
  • Statue of Masayuki Hoshina
    The origin of the name was the Shogun's "infidelity"!? Hoshina Masayuki (Fukushima Prefecture), praised as a wise ruler
  • A local introduces the charms of Morioka City, which was chosen as the second most popular travel destination in the world by the New York Times...
  • Rezanov's Nadezhda as depicted in Japan
    A strange twist of fate led the Sendai clan to become the first Japanese to circumnavigate the globe [Imperial].
  • Stone monument at Sekiunji Temple
    The Moniwa family mausoleum at Sekiunji Temple, where the bloodline of Moniwa Tsunamoto, a famous general known as one of the Three Great Commanders of the Date clan, rests [Miyagi Prefecture]
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Sumo wrestler statue on the right side (southeast) of the main hall of Senshoji Temple
Is there a statue of a sumo wrestler crying at night? It is said to be at Senshoji temple, the family temple of Yoshiaki Mogami's daughter...
[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] The city boasts the largest amount of hot spring water in Fukushima Prefecture. From hula dancing to competitive...
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Atagoyama cave tombs, a mix of ancient and modern caves, and the remains of the Atagoshita hydroelectric power plant...
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Red cloth covering the trees... The mysterious matchmaking shrine "Ushitori Shrine" remaining in Tono...
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A giant doll Jizo statue is enshrined within the grounds! Iwasaki Hachiman Shrine in Yuzawa City (Akita Prefecture)
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[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Harakata Sashiko is a symbol of Yonezawa's tradition and culture!
The Mogami family crest at the entrance to Kozenji Temple
Kozen, the family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu, who established the largest territory of the Mogami clan with 570,000 koku of land in Dewa, is located here.
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Hachiro Kiyokawa, the creator of the Shinsengumi | The personality of the anti-foreigner patriot who opened the curtain on the end of the Edo period...
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Is the statement "The bus comes once a day" from the movie "We're Going to Tokyo" actually true?.
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