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[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! A photo book and an introduction to Yamagata Prefecture's festivals that you can still enjoy

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival began on August 5th, so I arrived early and enjoyed the photo panel exhibition commemorating the 60th anniversary of the festival, which heightened my excitement. This time, I'll be showcasing the photos from the retrospective panels...

ikokeikoke2022.08.15

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] The festival has been renewed! How to enjoy the new festival to the fullest...

The Fukushima Waraji Festival is held every year in early August in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Japan's largest straw sandals are donated to Haguro Shrine on Mount Shinobu, and prayers for good health and safety are made. In 2019,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.30

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture! Wishes made with Japan's largest straw sandals...

We introduce the Fukushima Waraji Festival, a summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. The Fukushima Waraji Festival features men carrying giant straw sandals up to 12 meters long, parading through the town and creating a parade around the mountain...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.07.28

[Aomori Prefecture] The Aomori Nebuta Festival 2022 will be held for the first time in three years! Hot summer returns to Michinoku...

Due to the spread of COVID-19, the Nebuta Festival, like other festivals in Tohoku, has been canceled for two years, but there will be no end of excitement in the local Aomori area for the first time in three years!.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.27

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A former secretary selects 5 truly delicious souvenirs from Iwate Prefecture!

Iwate Prefecture, a "treasure trove of ingredients" blessed with magnificent nature, has a wide variety of delicious souvenirs. It can be hard to know which ones to choose, right? Here are 5 truly delicious Iwate souvenirs.

NakaNaka2022.06.19

"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

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    The all-purpose seasoning "Umai-tare" is the unsung hero of local cuisine! [Yamagata Prefecture]
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    Polo Chocolat is hot! Introducing where to buy it, the varieties, and variations [Aomori Prefecture]
  • [Miyagi Prefecture] What is the "Zunda" in Zunda Mochi? Learn about its origin and deliciousness!
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    [Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's local dish, "Pickled Herring with Sansho Pepper"?...
  • Herring Slices? The Background of Their Creation and Recommended Ways to Eat Them [Aomori Prefecture]
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    [Iwate Prefecture] The soul food of Morioka residents? Fukuda Pan's koppepan
  • What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]
  • Hiromoto Oe
    The relationship between Oe Hiromoto, one of the "13 Lords of Kamakura" and Minamoto no Yoritomo's wise man, and Yamagata Prefecture
  • [Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yurihonjo Edition] When Japan was part of the Eurasian continent...
  • Iwate Senbero
    Introducing the cheap drinking spots in Hanamaki, Kitakami, Oshu, and Ichinoseki, all connected by the Tohoku Shinkansen!.
  • The facial expression of Hijiori Kokeshi dolls
    Hijiori Kokeshi – Developed in Hijiori Onsen, drawing on the traditions of Naruko and Togatta...
  • Demons of the World
    "Oni no Yakata" is a demon museum that brings together demons from all over the world! [Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture]
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    [Yamagata Prefecture] 7 Winery Tours, Experiences, and Tastings in Yamagata, the Wine Kingdom of Tohoku!
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    Enjoy the fresh air and views of Mt. Chokai from the hotel rooftop! "Tenku Sauna Ura Tengu" has opened [...
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Sakunami Kokeshi Dolls – Developed in the Sakunami Onsen area of ​​Sendai, these dolls have a history of over 150 years...
[The Spread of Christianity in Tohoku: Part 2] Miyagi, the Home of Hidden Christians...
Statue of Tsugaru Tamenobu in front of Hirosaki Cultural Center
A pilgrimage to the family temples of the Tsugaru clan, lords of Hirosaki Domain: "Kakushu-ji Temple," "Chosho-ji Temple," and "Takateru Shrine"...
Traditional Japanese family portrait
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The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
Rezanov's Nadezhda as depicted in Japan
A man from the Sendai domain, who through a strange twist of fate became the first Japanese man to circumnavigate the globe...
Yamagata's famous confectionery "Noshiume"
Yamagata Prefecture: Did the famous Japanese sweet "Noshiume" have its roots in a tonic?
Iwatani Juhachiya Kannon, a folk deity's altar, "Onakama" (Collection of Nakayama Town Historical and Folk Museum)
The spirit medium "Onakama" and her head temple "Iwatani Juhachiya" in Yamagata Prefecture...
Tohoku region license plates
Including local license plates, there are a total of 16 types! License plates from the Tohoku region...
Futakuchi Forest Road (view of the Yamagata side)
[Miyagi Prefecture - Yamagata Prefecture] The only road directly connecting Sendai City and Yamagata City is the "Forest Road No. 2"...
Fire Prevention Tiger Dance
Fire Prevention Tiger Dance: A traditional performing art that expresses the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires...
The facial expressions of Nanbu Kokeshi dolls
Nanbu Kokeshi – A somewhat unusual traditional kokeshi doll characterized by its unpainted finish.
Komainu (guardian lion-dogs) at Ainai Shinmei Shrine
The Arahaba Shrine near "Jusan-minato," the former base of the Abe clan of Oshu [Blue...
Masayuki Hoshina's grave
Was it once known as the Nikko of Tohoku? Tsuchizu Shrine, where the guardian deity of Aizu rests [Fukuoka].
Family portrait from the early Meiji period
30 Surnames with Roots in Akita Prefecture's Prestigious Families
Dog siblings
Did you know they have five siblings? Sobacchi and Wankokyo, the local mascots of Iwate...
Statue of Kimiyuki Sanada Yukimura
Three historical sites connected to the Date clan's vanguard, "Oni Kojuro," Katakura Shigenaga, and Sanada Yukimura...
The Rusu family graveyard at Daian-ji Temple
Daian-ji Temple, the family temple of the Mizusawa Date clan and Rusu clan in Mizusawa, Oshu (Iwate Prefecture)
Railway 150th Anniversary JR East Pass
[JR East Japan Pass Trip: Explanation ~ Preparation] Here I go! 150th Anniversary of Railway Opening...
The Three Dragon Gods of the Sanko Legend (Nansobo, Hachirotaro, and Tatsuko)
[The Legend of the Three Lakes of Northern Tohoku: Part 1] The magnificent folklore that spans three prefectures...
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