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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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  • What is Aomori's autumn delicacy, "Kedamame"? Why is it less well-known than Dadacha beans?
  • [Miyagi Prefecture] Indulge in luxury with Kesennuma's shark fin rice bowls and shark fin sushi!
  • Enjoy the thick, rich sweetness of "Anpo-gaki," a natural treat! [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    Have you heard of "Imo-taste," a traditional party item from Tsugaru? [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Kiritanpo: A traditional gourmet dish that is a must-try on any trip to Akita!
  • What is Egoto? Introducing a low-calorie, healthy souvenir made from seaweed [Akita Prefecture]
  • "Strait Salmon Boiled in Water" from the Tsugaru Strait is a premium gourmet canned food [Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture]
  • Delicious sauce
    The all-purpose seasoning "Umai-tare" is the unsung hero of local cuisine! [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • The "Nambu Magariya" is a unique residence of the Nanbu clan, which was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture: A city connected to space as a development base for large rocket engines
  • Statue of Masayuki Hoshina
    The origin of the name was the Shogun's "infidelity"!? Hoshina Masayuki (Fukushima Prefecture), praised as a wise ruler
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    Shimanuki's "Kokeshi Tin" is a Sendai souvenir that will tickle your collector's fancy...
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    30 Surnames with Roots in Iwate Prefecture's Prestigious Families
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    Dog Shrine and Cat Shrine – Enshrining dogs and cats at the birthplace of the mythical Japanese dog, the Takayasu dog...
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    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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    Did they skip both Aquamarine and Marine Tower? A family's fun visit to Onahama, Iwaki City...
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    A pilgrimage to three locations in Yamagata Prefecture known as the "Dewa 100 Kannon," featuring 33 Kannon statues. [Yamagata Prefecture]
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What is the story behind the origin of Lake Inawashiro's Okinajima Island? [Fukushima Prefecture]
The first place in Japan to be connected to space: the Mizusawa Campus of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan [Iwa...
Rakan Children's Park
A mysterious park lined with impressive stone Buddha statues | Morioka City's Rakan Children's Park...
Kappa Falls (Tono City, Iwate Prefecture)
Tono's Yokai Spot "Kappa Pond" - Get a Kappa Capture Permit and Capture Kappa!.
Pilgrimage to the 33 Kannon Temples in Minamiaizu. The "Gokurairi Thirty Kannon Temples"...
Kanzeji Temple (the cave where the demon hag lived)
The legend of the Onibaba of Adachihara. It is a scary ghost story with a sad human drama...
Shiratori Iwaki Monument
Kattamine Shrine in Zao Town, the center of "swan worship" in the southern part of the prefecture...
[Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A mansion that has watched over the town since the late Edo period! ...
The Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa
The mystical legend of Princess Tatsuko, told through Lake Tazawa, Japan's deepest lake...
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Experience the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]
"Hebi-no-hana, Home of Flowers and History" is a garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers! [Fukushima Prefecture...
The history of Odate, which played an important role as a feudal domain border during the Meiji Restoration [Autumn...
Learn about the history of Nikaho City, which was formed by the merger of three towns associated with the Nikaho clan.
The Five Hundred Arhats of Tono City
What are the Five Hundred Arhats of Tono? These stone Buddha statues in Tono were created as a memorial for the victims of the Hōreki famine...
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