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"Mogami River Senbon Dango" strawberry and tiramisu

What is Mogamigawa Senbon Dango? A delicious Japanese sweet with a one-day expiration date [Oishida Town, Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you heard of "Mogamigawa Senbon Dango," the dumplings that attract crowds of people from inside and outside Yamagata Prefecture every day, lining up to buy? We visited the store to find out the reason for their popularity.

NakaNaka2022.06.16

Oda Nobunaga

What is the connection between Oda Nobunaga and Yamagata? Introducing a precious portrait and a shrine dedicated to Nobunaga [Yamagata Prefecture]

When you think of popular Sengoku warlords, who comes to mind? Many people probably think of Oda Nobunaga, the warlord who sought to unify the country during a time of war. This time, we'll be looking at...

NakaNaka2022.06.13

[Yamagata Prefecture] Buy Cherries Here! 3 Direct Sales Stores Recommended by Locals and Beautiful Cherries...

Yamagata Prefecture's most famous fruit is undoubtedly cherries. This time, we'll introduce freshly picked cherries for those who want to buy delicious cherries in Yamagata.

NakaNaka2022.06.10

The tiles in the arcade in front of Sendai Station reveal the remains of a waterway from the Edo period?.

The Sendai Station Shopping Arcade is a popular tourist spot with many people coming and going. However, there is a mystery about this shopping arcade that is not well known even among Miyagi residents. That mystery is the "pattern of the arcade tiles"...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.06.01

[Iwate Prefecture] Make a pilgrimage to the spots featured in the anime "Haikyu!!"

"Haikyu!!" has been made into an anime and still has many fans. If you're a fan, you must make a pilgrimage to the places that inspired it. So in this article, we'll be introducing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.31

Purslane (Leopard)

Is Yamagata Prefecture's mysterious food ingredient "Hyou" a vegetable? Or a weed? Its true identity is "purslane"!

There is a food ingredient that was once featured on a TV program and became a hot topic. It was called "hyo" (in the local dialect). The program was surprised to hear that "Yamagata residents eat weeds." It's true that it's a familiar food...

ikokeikoke2022.05.10

[Miyagi Prefecture] The setting for the novel and film "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"...

The novel "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" has become a hot topic as it has been adapted into a film. Since it is set in Sendai, viewers are sure to be wondering, "Where is that scene?".

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.29

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] 5 recommended study spots for exams and qualifications!

There are times when you find yourself lazing around at home or wanting to study in a focused environment. So, this time we'll introduce some recommended study spaces in Sendai City that are perfect for students and working professionals studying for qualifications...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.17

YouTube

[Miyagi] Who are the popular local YouTubers based in Sendai? Introducing recommended videos

Recently, the genres of YouTubers have become more diverse, but local YouTubers who post videos that invigorate local areas cover a wide variety of local topics every day and contribute to regional revitalization...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.03

frozen sky

The once-disappeared flavor is back! The miracle of Fukushima's soul food, "Toten" [Fukushima Prefecture]

One of Fukushima's most popular products is "Toten." This satisfying snack was hugely popular, but it suddenly disappeared from the market in 2019. However, there are still people hoping for its revival...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.01.31

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  • Shimizumori Nanba, a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City
    What is "Shimizumori Nanba," a traditional vegetable from Hirosaki City? Here are some recipes and products recommended by locals...
  • Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants
  • Scarlet Robe (part 2)
    [Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! How were Western varieties introduced?
  • What is the ultra-local dish of Tsugaru, "Nikujiru"? We tried making a mysterious dish that's different from pork soup!
  • Craft beer
    [Craft beer in the northern Nakadori area of ​​Fukushima Prefecture] 4 different fruit beers to choose from!
  • Mamebu soup (1)
    What is Mamebu Soup? A detailed explanation of the flavor featured in the NHK drama series "Amachan" [...].
  • [Ramen Kingdom: Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Famous Restaurants for Yonezawa Ramen, a Light Soy Sauce Noodle with High Water Content!
  • BBQ
    Aomori Prefecture's BBQ is not your average thing! Is it true that the main dishes are sagari and innards?
  • Yamagata Prefecture's "Sokushinbutsu" and Yudonosan's "Reincarnation Belief"
  • Tadami Line
    Tadami Line: Japan's most scenic local train line (Fukushima Prefecture)
  • Kakuda City, Miyagi Prefecture: A city connected to space as a development base for large rocket engines
  • Nakaniita Cutlery - Upcycled Knives from Automobile Scrap
    Toyota Motor Corporation is working to create new value! Automobile scrap wood is being transformed into traditional crafts...
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    30 Surnames with Roots in Aomori Prefecture's Prestigious Families
  • Bullet holes from the Boshin War
    The only remaining building that still bears traces of the Boshin War: "Kyu-Takizawa Honjin" (Fukushima Prefecture)
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    A Christian and one of the "Seven Philosophers of Rikyu" | The grave of the multifaceted Gamo Ujisato [Fukuoka].
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    [Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 2] At Shiriyazaki, a treasure trove of animal fossils, limestone...
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    [Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 2] A new discovery that changed Japan's Paleolithic history...
Daisaku Soma Incident
What was the Soma Daisaku Incident? The lord of the Tsugaru domain, a samurai of the Nanbu clan, also known as the Chushingura of Michinoku...
A stone slab engraved with the three goddesses at Kamitsari Shrine
The legend of the goddesses of the three mountains of Tono and the "Kamitsaya Shrine" where the three goddesses are said to have separated...
[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ①] Japan's second largest lake has become a vast rice field...
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[Part 1] What is Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi's "Mochi Honzen"? | Made entirely from mochi...
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[Yamagata Prefecture] Why did "Shogi" become a specialty of Tendo City? Explore its origins and history!
[Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] "Aizu..." Tour of the Kitaaizu Area, Centered on Aizuwakamatsu.
[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations
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...
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Aizu Higan Shishi | A folk performance from the Aizu region, danced during the spring equinox [Fukushima Prefecture]
The World of Itako, Female Shamans of Tohoku (Part 1)
[Part 1] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | The Practice of Itako...
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The origin of the legend of "The Crane's Gratitude"? "Urushiyama, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture" and "Tsurupunzan Chinzoji Temple"
Mitsuishi Shrine
A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
Paleolithic image of Aomori Prefecture (large animals)
[Paleolithic Sites in Aomori Prefecture: Part 1] What kind of era was the Paleolithic period? Jomon...
"Hebi-no-hana, Home of Flowers and History" is a garden where you can enjoy seasonal flowers! [Fukushima Prefecture...
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