The Zao mountain range, part of the Ou Mountains, straddles Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. Did you know that on the Miyagi side of the Zao mountain range, there is a shrine whose deity moves from summer to winter? The summit of Mt. Katta and Togatta Onsen...
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Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of power spots, including Morioka Hachimangu Shrine. One of the most notable is Shiwa Inari, sometimes counted among Japan's three greatest Inari shrines.
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Did you know that Kazuno City, which borders Aomori and Iwate prefectures, was once called "Kazuno" rather than "Kazuno"? Nearby are Hachimantai and Go...
Located in the southern part of central Sendai, Atago Shrine sits atop Mount Atago, offering a panoramic view of Sendai city across the Hirose River. It's also famous as a night view spot. The name "Atago"...
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Iwakiyama Shrine in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a very famous shrine that is known to all locals. Cherry blossoms can be enjoyed in the spring and autumn leaves can be enjoyed in the fall, making it a beloved spot for locals. In recent years, however, it has also become known as a power spot...
Located in Tome City in northern Miyagi Prefecture, Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine is a tranquil and historic shrine with a thousand-year history. Its tranquil and mystical grounds are truly worthy of being called a power spot...
In Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is the ancient and prestigious Atago Shrine. The shrine is deeply revered, especially by residents of the surrounding area, and worship services and festivals are held on specific dates each year...
Sokushinbutsu (self-mummified monks). Even after their lives are over, their form remains forever, watching over people. At the end of their training, monks voluntarily devote themselves to a diet of only nuts and wild vegetables, reducing the amount of fat in their bodies to the limit...
Japanese people are a festival-loving people. There are festivals held somewhere in Japan all year round. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festivals themselves have been put on hold for the past few years, but with the lifting of restrictions on movement, this year...
Noheji Town in Aomori Prefecture is a port town located at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, at the very innermost part of Mutsu Bay, between the Tsugaru and Shimokita Peninsulas. "Noheji" comes from the Ainu language, meaning "nuppet" (river flowing through a field).
