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Everyone knows "that nursery rhyme" was born in Fukushima! It was put into the lyrics and composition...

"Japanese nursery rhymes" are sung in various places, such as music classes and at home. Even as an adult, many people will humm the scenery of their hometown, and hear it reminds them of a page of childhood memories...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.07.23

Family portraits from the early Meiji period

30 surnames with roots in prestigious and prestigious families in Akita Prefecture

Every place across Japan, there are prestigious and famous families who are rumored to be so-called "local famous people." Even if you say, "We are a very ordinary family," if you trace our ancestors carefully, it's actually a history...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.07.03

Family photos from the Meiji era

30 surnames with roots in prestigious and prestigious families in Yamagata Prefecture

Every place across Japan, there are prestigious and famous families who are rumored to be so-called "local famous people." Even if you say, "We are a very ordinary family," if you trace our ancestors carefully, it's actually a history...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.27

The endings of Aomori Tsugaru dialect are interesting! Explaining the habits and meanings of dialects that locals often use...

Many people may be thinking, "I don't understand what Tsugaru dialect is saying!" However, if you listen a little, you will see Tsugaru dialect, which is filled with fun and kindness at the end of the sentence...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.06.10

Appears in the first episode of the anime "Zatsu Tabi - That's Journey"! Going to Aizuwakamatsu city...

A TV anime called "Zatsu Tabi - That's Journey" has been airing since April 2025. The protagonist, who is an aspiring manga artist, takes a random journey (a crude journey)...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.16

Moko

If you cry, a "mokko" comes! ? We've tried to follow the mystery of the trauma of children in Tsugaru...

"If you cry, a mokko will come from the mountains." This phrase has been used for a long time, mainly in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, and is said to be a "training phrase" to stop children from crying, and is still Aomori...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.13

What kind of bird is "Milkytail"? Where is the wild bird that has become the official character of the prefecture?

Prefectures have designated "prefectural XX" such as flowers and animals, which symbolize the local government, as mascots. The bird in Fukushima Prefecture is a millet. But just asking for his name...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.03.31

Tsugaru dialect

Is Tsugaru dialect often onomatopoeia? Introducing popular onomatopoeia [Aomori Prefecture]

When I use Tsugaru dialect on a daily basis, I notice an astonishing amount of onomatopoeia (onomatopoeia) that are not found in standard Japanese. The more onomatopoeia, the nuances of the conversation become richer and the more intuitive it is conveyed...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.03.12

I listen to it suddenly. Hong Kong yakisoba is delicious, right? It's common all over the country...

Hong Kong Yakisoba is an instant noodles that I've loved since I was a child. As I became an adult, I could easily purchase it at supermarkets in Miyagi Prefecture, so when I was living alone...

editorial staffeditorial staff2025.02.07

Polo Chocolat package expansion

Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing the locations for sale, types and arrangements [Aomori Prefecture]

Have you heard of the sweet "Polo Chocolat," which has been a hot topic on social media in recent years? The rich chocolate flavor and moist texture have captivated many people...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.09.05

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