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Sendai Shiro

Did the God of Fortune really exist? The Legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that Sendai once had a god of fortune? His name was Sendai Shiro. Even today, there is no end to the number of stores that display his picture in hopes of sharing in his blessings. What kind of...

Chimon2017.01.24

Wake Up, Girls!

"Wake Up, Girls!" is an idol anime set in Sendai

Wake Up, Girls! is an idol anime set in Sendai. Idol anime generally depicts the glorious image of idols, but Wake Up,...

Chimon2017.01.12

Musubimaru

[Miyagi Prefecture] Recommended Sendai Souvenir! Discover the Charm of Musubimaru, the Local Mascot!

Musubimaru is the local mascot representing Miyagi Prefecture. He is currently the section chief in charge of tourism promotion for Sendai and Miyagi at the Sendai-Miyagi Tourism Campaign Promotion Council Secretariat, but what kind of character is he?.

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  • Zunda mochi keeps well at room temperature
    "Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...
  • Thin-skinned manju
    What is Kashiwaya's Thin-Skinned Manju, one of Japan's Three Greatest Manju, and the Morning Tea Ceremony? [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]
  • [Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with mustard miso is the Fukushima way! Perfect as a side dish with rice...
  • Yamagata Prefecture is the number one consumer of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?
  • Akebia fruit
    Over 90% of Akebia in Japan is produced in Tohoku! One of the autumn flavors, "Akebia" [Yamagata/Akita]
  • "Strait Salmon Boiled in Water" from the Tsugaru Strait is a premium gourmet canned food [Mutsu City, Aomori Prefecture]
  • Kiritanpo: A traditional gourmet dish that is a must-try on any trip to Akita!
  • Statue of Masayuki Hoshina
    The origin of the name was the Shogun's "infidelity"!? Hoshina Masayuki (Fukushima Prefecture), praised as a wise ruler
  • Mount Kuromata and UFOs
    What is Mount Kuromata? Learn about it from academic research and the reasons behind the urban legend...
  • Tono's Connecting Stones
    What is Tsukuishi? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stone depicted in Kunio Yanagita's Tales of Tono [Iwa...
  • The facial expressions of Nanbu Kokeshi dolls
    Nanbu Kokeshi – A unique, traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its achromatic nature [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Shinkansen platform at Akita Station
    [JR East Pass Journey: Day 2, Part 1] We're already back in Iwate. Our goal is to visit the historical...
  • Port Family Portrait
    30 Surnames with Roots in Aomori Prefecture's Prestigious Families
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  • Is Japan's Oyu Stone Circle a sacred place from the Jomon period? [Akita Prefecture]
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    Hinoemata Kabuki | Traditional village kabuki passed down in the secluded area of ​​Oku-Aizu [Hinoemata, Fukushima Prefecture...].
  • Mitsuishi Shrine
    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
  • The Five Hundred Arhats of Tono City
    What are the Five Hundred Arhats of Tono? A group of stone Buddha statues in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, created as a memorial for the victims of the Hōreki famine...
  • Oshio Natural Carbonated Water Plant in Kaneyama Town
    Oshio Natural Carbonated Water Spring | Natural carbonated water gushes forth! A rare spring water found nationwide [Fukushima...
Shiratori Iwaki Monument
Kattamine Shrine in Zao Town, the center of "swan worship" in the southern part of the prefecture...
The Crane's Return 00
The origin of the legend of "The Crane's Gratitude"? "Urushiyama, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture" and "Tsurupunzan Chinzoji Temple"
Ani Mine
Ani Mine, known as the best in Japan during the Edo period, supported the Kubota Domain [Northern Akita Prefecture].
Scarlet Robe (Part 2)
[Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! The indomitable Aizu spirit brought them to fruition...
Image of the Tomb of Christ
Torai = Hebrew? Let's go see the "Tomb of Christ" in Shingo Village! [...
Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)
[Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Special martial arts still passed down to this day...
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...
Sendai City Museum
[Miyagi] Visit the Sendai City Museum to see the rarest documents from the Date clan!
Follow in the footsteps of Hideyo Noguchi! 4 recommended spots scattered throughout Fukushima Prefecture!
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Visit the hot springs associated with the Uesugi clan of the Yonezawa domain
The Rokugo Ka...
Rocket at Kakuda City Space Tower Cosmo House
Southern Miyagi Prefecture is full of history and science and technology! Introducing the highlights of Shiroishi and Kakuta!
The World of Itako, Female Shamans of Tohoku (Part 2)
[Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Training Process...
Dondon Yaki
[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food, "Dondonyaki"? Snacks and...
Shiogama Shrine and Shiwahiko Shrine
Was it once treated specially by the government? Shiogama Shrine, Ichinomiya in Mutsu Province, and Shiwahiko...
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