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[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

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

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  • Wild vegetables and mochi soup
    What is Damakomochi? A detailed explanation of its origins and differences from Kiritanpo [Akita Prefecture]
  • What is Chinese elm? A detailed explanation from how to grow it to its use in New Year's dishes [Akita Prefecture]
  • Introducing the appeal, recipes and where to buy "Owani bean sprouts", a traditional vegetable grown using hot spring heat [...
  • A must-have in Aomori's cold winter! What is the local dish "Jappa Soup"?
  • What fruits are especially abundant in Fukushima Prefecture, the kingdom of fruits? [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • What is "Hachinohe Maeoki Saba"? Introducing the best cooking methods and when it's in season [Aomori Prefecture]
  • [Aomori Prefecture] Which cider is recommended? We actually tried them all!
  • What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Restaurants and recipes [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Image of an Emishi warrior
    The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? What is the "Warabito" wielded by the Emishi? [Part 1]
  • [Miyagi Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!
  • Nagai, a former shipping town of the Yonezawa domain that prospered through shipping on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
  • The gate of Yokoyama Fudoson
    One of Japan's three Fudo temples is in Miyagi Prefecture? Yokoyama Fudoson at Daitokuji Temple in Tome City [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Abukuma Cave②
    [Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Abukuma Cave is one of Japan's most famous limestone caves! Created over 80 million years...
  • Kattamine Shrine (plaque bearing the name Zao Daigongen)
    Is there a sacred object that keeps moving between the mountaintop and the hot spring town at the foot of the mountain? Miyagi Zao's Kattamine Shrine...
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  • Nansho-so, a Meiji era mansion remaining in Morioka [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]
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    A report from Kesennuma Oshima's "Kameyama Terrace 360°"! A view from the mountaintop, reached by monorail...
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Nagai, a former shipping town of the Yonezawa domain that prospered through shipping on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
[Iwate Prefecture] 7 Famous Waters of Iwate Prefecture! Sweetfish and salmon swim upstream in the famous waters that flow through the city...
Shiroishi Castle and stone monument
Miyagi Prefecture also has a castle with a castle tower! The castle of Katakura Kagetsuna, a senior retainer of the Date clan, is called "Shira...
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[Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ②] Basho and Sora, who entered Miyagi Prefecture, went to the city of forests, Sendai...
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Shogi Village/Tendo Tower (Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture)
Why did "Shogi" (Japanese chess) become a local specialty in Tendo City? Let's explore its origins and history! [Yamagata Prefecture]
Demons of the World
"Oni no Yakata" is a demon museum that brings together demons from all over the world! [Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture]
[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] If you want to experience the traditions of Hirosaki, head to Tsugaru Domain Neputa Village!
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[Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ③] Basho and Sora left Sendai and took a boat from Shiogama...
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[Part 2] The Date family's "food" strategy! Masamune's spirit of hospitality passed down...
Ogata Village | Hachirogata Reservoir
Hachirogata Lake (Akita Prefecture), once the second largest lake in Japan
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The "Matagi," master bear hunters who live in the mountains, are from the Ani Matagi village in Kitaakita City...
The Legend of Gold in Mutsu Province | Gold from Mount Kogane in Wakuya Town, said to be Japan's first gold-producing region...
Kaminoyama Castle
The history of Kaminoyama, a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture]
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