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Date Masamune Haizuka

Daiganji Temple, who is responsible for the Haizuka of Date Masamune and his grave guardians | A unique funeral ceremony passed down in the Date family [...

Zojozan Daiganji is a Jodo sect temple located in Shinsakacho, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. This is a temple with a history that is deeply involved in the funeral ceremony of Date Masamune, the first lord of the Sendai domain...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.06.16

Limited Express/Express trains that run only under the overhead line despite a diesel car (Tohoku Main Line edition)

In Japan, vehicles that run on tracks are often called "trains," but many "diesel vehicles" run using diesel fuel are also operated, mainly on local local lines in the countryside. air...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.05.29

Firebird Dance

Tiger Dance of Fires | Traditional performing arts with the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires [Miyagi Prefecture]

"A tiger on the roof?" You can see this amazing sight at the Hatsugo Festival, which is held every April 29th in Kami Town, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture. The main character is a tiger dressed in yellow and black stripes, and...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.05.04

Shimanuki kokeshi can 00

Shimanuki's "Kokeshi Can" is a gift for Sendai that will appeal to the hearts of the collection...

When it comes to souvenirs for travel, food is the best. In Sendai, there are many options, such as "beef tongue", "sasa kamaboko", and "hagi no Tsuki". However, surprisingly, the souvenirs that remain in shape are surprisingly unfolding. ...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.28

Roadside Station Higashimatsushima image

A new spot built in Miyagi Prefecture! ! Introducing three new road stations built in the prefecture...

With new roadside stations being created one after another all over Japan, three new roadside stations have been opened in Miyagi Prefecture over the five years since 2020. Both suffered tsunami damage from the Great East Japan Earthquake...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.04.22

Sendai Glamping

Enjoy glamping in Sendai City that will make you feel like traveling abroad! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many glamping facilities have been established in Miyagi Prefecture for some time, and Sendai, a city in particular, has a large area and is home to a large nature area, so there are many facilities in the city. This article...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.04.17

Kinoshita koma

Kinoshitakoma - One of Japan's three major pieces, originating from the wooden horse shape hanging on the chest of a present horse...

Along with Hachimanuma in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture and Miharukoma in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, there is a local toy called Kinoshitakoma, which is one of the "three greatest komas in Japan" in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture. What is Kinoshitakoma? Kinoshita pieces (Kinoshita pieces) are...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.11

Mother of 6 boys and 5 girls! Who is Date Masamune's grandmother, Princess Kubo? [Fukushima Prefecture and Miyagi Prefecture]

It is natural that during the Warring States Period, when war was constant, warlords tried to make many children. Therefore, there are not many "child-rich Sengoku warlords." But "a lot of kids...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.04.10

Miyagi Glamping

Is the sushi restaurant owner? Introducing a unique glamping facility [Miyagi Prefecture]

Among the six Tohoku prefectures in Miyagi Prefecture, there are a large number of glamping facilities, so it's hard to decide where to stay. In this article, we will introduce the following topics: Togata Onsen (and...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.04.09

The expression of the samun kokeshi

Sakunami Kokeshi - developed in Sakunami Onsen in Sendai and has a history of over 150 years...

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.04.08

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