When people think of Shiroishi Castle, they often think of Katakura Kojuro, a man beloved by such great figures as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms.
The Aizu Domain School, Nisshinkan, was built adjacent to Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle in 1803 and opened as a domain school for the Aizu Domain. It was one of the largest domain schools in Japan and was said to be one of the leading educational institutions in Aizu.
Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine on a school trip. However, there are other Toshogu shrines besides Nikko...
Chimon
In front of JR Mitaka Station was Dazai Osamu's workplace. He would come to Mitaka Station almost every day from his home near Inokashira Park, carrying his lunch, manuscript paper, dictionary, and writing implements wrapped in a furoshiki cloth...
Jun Nambara
Kanagi-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, is known as the birthplace and home of novelist Osamu Dazai. This time, we will introduce some of his masterpieces, such as "No Longer Human" and "Shayo," which are still read today.
Have you heard of the Shirase Antarctic Expedition Memorial Museum in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture? Shirase Nobu was the first Japanese explorer to explore the Antarctic. His footsteps can be traced back to his birthplace, Nikaho...
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Akita Prefecture is home to a variety of pottery, including Naraoka ware, a type of pottery with a mysterious blue color. Each piece has its own unique history, and today they are loved by people both inside and outside the prefecture as souvenirs and traditional crafts.
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