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Dewa Shrine, Sanjin Gosaiden (Three Gods Combined Shrine)

The road to Hagurosan Dewa Shrine depicted in the 38th journey of the manga "Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-" [...

From April to June 2025, a TV anime called "Zatsu Tabi -That's Journey-" was broadcast. The main character is a female college student named Suzuga...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.03.17

The journey to Doroyu Onsen in Akita Prefecture depicted in the 31st trip of the manga "That's Journey"...

A TV anime called "That's Journey" was broadcast from April to June 2025. The main character, Suzugamori, is a female college student who wants to become a manga artist.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.12.04

Night on the Galactic Railroad

The 10th trip of the anime "That's Journey" goes to Iwate Prefecture, which is associated with Miyazawa Kenji...

A TV anime called "That's Journey" was broadcast from April to June 2025. The main character, Suzugamori, is a female college student who wants to become a manga artist.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.10.27

Enmei Jizo

A trip to Aomori Prefecture depicted in the 9th journey of the anime "That's Journey" [Aomori Prefecture]

A TV anime called "That's Journey" was broadcast from April to June 2025. The main character, Chika Suzugamori, a female college student who wants to become a manga artist, goes on a...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.09.29

Hanamaki's proud two-sword hero, Shohei Otani! A tour of the city's colorful monuments and manholes

Hanamaki City and Oshu City in Iwate Prefecture are towns associated with Shohei Ohtani, the two-way hero who is active on the world stage. While seeing Ohtani on television and in the newspapers may seem like a distant figure, a visit to his hometown reveals...

RyokoRyoko2025.09.03

Matsushima

Appearing in episode 2 of the anime "That's Journey"! How to get to Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Most Viewed Places...

A TV anime called "That's Journey" was broadcast from April to June 2025. The main character, Chika Suzugamori, an aspiring manga artist, is...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.08.05

Appearing in the first episode of the anime "That's Journey"! Visiting Aizuwakamatsu City...

A TV anime called "That's Journey" has been airing since April 2025. The main character, an aspiring manga artist, goes on a haphazard journey (a rough journey)...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.16

Fujita Memorial Garden

5 Recommended "Flying Witch" Pilgrimage Sites Recommended by Locals! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

Flying Witch is a manga that depicts the growth of the main character, Kowata Makoto, amid the beautiful nature of Aomori. It is still being serialized eight years after the anime aired, and is a representative manga of Aomori. In this article...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.24

Shiwa Inari Shrine, one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, is one of the most powerful spots in Iwate Prefecture!

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of power spots, including Morioka Hachimangu Shrine. One of the most notable is Shiwa Inari, sometimes counted among Japan's three greatest Inari shrines.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.05.17

"Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" explores the appeal of the manga set in Aomori [Anime broadcast in April...

The anime "Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" has been airing since April 7th. It's a manga with a unique plot in which an old man and an old woman suddenly become younger one day, but it's actually set in Aomori Prefecture! This article...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.13

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  • Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants
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    The retro-style "Marukan Building Grand Dining Hall" is a representative gourmet spot in Hanamaki!.
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    Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Ukiyo-e style Edo-period council scene on a raised platform: a man with a fan speaks to seated officials while others listen, with a castle and pine trees in the background; large white Japanese title text overlays the image.
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    [Part 2] Who is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith"? What was their influence on the development of the Japanese sword?.
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    What is the "Yamabushi Stone" folktale from Hiraizumi? A detailed introduction to the setting of the story [Iwate Prefecture]
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    [Photo Report of Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival: Part 2] The Shichi-no-Mori procession, also known as the longest bridal procession in Japan...
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    Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]
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    The "Kase-dori," a divine incarnation wearing a straw cloak, is fun to watch with its "Kakkakka!" chant...
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Kurokawa Noh is a Shinto Noh performance that has been developed independently by farmers for 500 years.
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New Year's Cuisine in the Tohoku Region | Preserved Foods for Festivities Developed by Heavy Snowfall
Innai Silver Mine supported the finances of the Akita Domain. The mining town was filled with 15,000 people...
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Morioka, Iwate Prefecture - The history and types of Morioka Sansa Odori dance...
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[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Harakata Sashiko is a symbol of Yonezawa's tradition and culture!
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Donto Festival: A traditional New Year's event [Miyagi Prefecture]
The bus comes once a day
Is the statement "The bus comes once a day" from the movie "We're Going to Tokyo" actually true?.
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