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[Iwate Prefecture during the Boshin War] What was the decision of the Morioka and Ichinoseki clans?

During the Boshin War, where the entire Tohoku region became a battlefield, Iwate Prefecture did not become a battlefield. At that time, just over half of Iwate Prefecture in the north belonged to the Morioka clan, which belonged to the Nanbu clan, and just under half in the south...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.12

Nanbu Bevelers are the unique residence of the Nanbu Domain, who was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]

``Magari-ya'' is a unique and humane residence built for people to live together with a stable inside the house. North of Kanto, especially Iwate Prefecture, during the Edo period, ``...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.26

Yoshitsune Minamoto

"The ruins of dreams for summer grass and soldiers," Takadate, the land where Minamoto Yoshitsune was over [Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture]

Takadachi (Iwate Ken Hiraizumichō) is where Minamoto no Yoshitsune (1159-1189) was born in the 31st year...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.25

Secretary's image

A former secretary chooses it! Five souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture that are truly delicious!

Iwate Prefecture, a treasure trove of ingredients blessed with majestic nature, offers many delicious souvenirs. You may be wondering which one to choose. Really...

nakanaka2022.06.19

What is the "Devil Corps Village" that actually existed in the Meiji period? Iwate Prefecture, which explores the legend and true identity of demons.

Have you ever heard of the name "Onishigamura"? Once upon a time, the novel ``Murder in Demon Corpse Village'' (published in 1998, by Tatsu Yoshimura...

nakanaka2022.06.15

[Iwate Prefecture] Let's make a pilgrimage to the spots that appear in the anime "Haikyu!!"!

"Haikyu!!" has been made into an anime and still has many fans. If you fall in love with something, it's a must to go on a pilgrimage to the places where it was modeled. Therefore...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.31

Morioka cold noodles①

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Must-see soul food “Morioka Reimen”! History, recommended stores,...

This time, we will delve into the theme of Iwate Prefecture's soul food "Morioka Reimen." Cold noodles are now a standard menu item at Yakiniku restaurants not only in Iwate Prefecture but all over the country. So...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.05.28

platinum pig

I want to enjoy the "sweet fat" brand pork "Shirakane Pork"! 【rock...

Do you know “Hakkinton”? Shirokane pigs are branded pigs raised in Hanamaki City, Iwate Prefecture. Sweet fatty meat, fine texture, moderate softness...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.04.30

Iwate warriors

Three Sengoku warlords from Iwate Prefecture! Nanbu Harumasa, Nanbu Nobunao, Kunohe Masami

If you ask someone, ``Do you know any Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?'' most people will answer, ``I don't know.'' But Iwate is a popular military commander from all over the country...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.04.26

What is deer dance? Introduce detailed information from the features to episodes that make dancing even more fun [Iwa...

Folklore performing arts that are passed down in various parts of Japan vary in different regions, but Shishiodori, which is widely passed down in Iwate Prefecture, is one of these folk performing arts...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.09

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