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The gorgeous "Noheji Gion Festival" and Kitamae Ship port call "Noheji" [Aomori Prefecture]

Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture, is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the farthest of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. "Noheji" is the Ainu word "Nuppeh (a river flowing through the field)"...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

The zodiac sign for 2023 is "rabbit", and what is the "hemological god" zodiac belief unique to Sendai? [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture has 12 shrines and temples with the twelve zodiac signs of the zodiac signs, and the main image that matches each zodiac sign is called "Ketaikami and Kedegamisan" - a unique type of Sendai region...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.01.23

The Aizu Tajima Gion Festival is famous for Japan's number one bride line [Minami Aizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture]

Known for the Aizu Tajima Gion Festival, Aizu Tajima was once a bustling post town on the Shimotsu Kaido (Aizu Nishi Kaido), which connected Nikko to Aizu Wakamatsu, the center of the Aizu region. ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.10.06

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Morioka’s talisman rock” Eboshi Rock is one of the best power spots in Iwate

Iwate, blessed with nature, has many mysterious power spots. This time, we will introduce the "Ebo" power stone, which is within walking distance of Morioka Station, among the power spots in Iwate...

nakanaka2022.08.06

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

[Aomori Prefecture] What is the sight of “Senbon Torii” where the vermilion torii gates go on forever?

When you think of Inari Shrine, the red torii gate is impressive, but the vermilion senbon torii gate you can see at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu, is impressive. In Aomori Prefecture, where there are many snow, there are gardens buried in white snow, and vermilion torii gates...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.13

What is the "Liar Festival" in Iizaka Town? With the hope that disaster will be turned into a lie [Fukushima Prefecture]

Takahata Tenmangu Shrine, located in Iizaka-cho, Fukushima City, in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture, holds the "Liar Festival" twice a year. With the hope that all disasters will be turned into lies and into good things. Only available at the Liar Festival...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2021.12.11

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

Mt. Chokai, one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots that straddles Akita and Yamagata, is a treasure chest of scenery and legends!

Mount Chokai is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, spanning Akita and Yamagata prefectures, and is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan. The elevation is over 2,300 meters, and the summit is so high that it can penetrate above the clouds...

akoako2017.10.25

Sendai Shiro

The God of Fortune is real! ? The legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that the god of fortune once existed in Sendai? His name is "Sendai Shiro." Even now, Sendai Shiro is said to have continued to see stores displaying their photographs, as they still want to be grateful for his benefits. what kind...

Chimon2017.01.24

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