If you ask, "Do you know about the Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer "I don't know." However, even if there are no warlords who are popular nationwide, they should be more appreciated...
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Folklore performing arts passed down in various parts of Japan vary in different regions, but Shishiodori, which is widely used in Iwate Prefecture, is one of these folk performing arts. In this article, we will introduce more about deer dance...
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Have you heard of the folk tale of "Yamafushi Stone" set in the basin of the Togawachi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article introduces the synopsis of the Yamabushi stones, as well as the Otoko Falls (Kotoga Falls) and Onna Falls (Biwaga Falls) that still remain on the Togawachi River...
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This time, we will mainly introduce Toono's Monogatari Mansion, a spot that represents Tono, famous as the home of monsters. It is a place where you can see and touch and hear many stories, including Tono Monogatari, and enjoy. ...
Nanbu ironware has been made since ancient times in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The tasteful surface pattern and high functionality make it attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...
In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a mysterious stone called "Sekai Stone" that can be placed on two stones lined up like two platforms and passed underneath like a torii gate. Yanagida, a folklorist...
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I know that sake has been handed down by Japanese people since ancient times, but have anyone feel that it is not suitable for today's era? In this article, we have a drink for people like that...
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In an era when agriculture was not mechanized, the moment when a year of farming was finished was probably a happy time for farmers to finally take a break. In this article...
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In the first episode of "Amachan," which aired as a NHK drama series in 2013, the main character Aki travels to Kitasanriku city with her mother taking her to summer vacation, and for the first time she ate mamebu soup...
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Hittsumi, a local dish from Iwate Prefecture, was selected as one of the 100 Local Cuisines in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. This article introduces the local cuisine made with local ingredients, and...
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