Examples of famous ninja groups used by Sengoku warlords: A legend from the mid-Edo period recounts that Date Masamune organized a secret spy group called the "Kurohabaki-gumi," but other powerful warlords...
What kind of missions did "ninjas" undertake? The Kurohabaki-gumi, a ninja group said to have been founded by Date Masamune, first appears in historical records from the mid-Edo period, and is associated with Masamune...
Introduction: The Sengoku period—a time when armored warriors clashed in battles, utilizing the skills of swordsmanship, spears, bows, and horsemanship. This is a stereotypical portrayal, and the era cannot be described in such a simple statement...
What exactly are the "Gozan" (Five Mountains)? In the first two parts of this series, we've looked at the history of how Date Masamune concentrated five Rinzai Zen temples in Kitayama, north of Sendai Castle, and how they came to be revered as the "Kitayama Gozan." ...
The "Date Gozan" (Five Mountains of Date) before the Kitayama Gozan: The Kitayama Gozan underwent changes due to the shifting of the Date clan's territory before settling in its current location, and the first establishment of the Five Mountains...
Introduction The word "ZEN" is so widely recognized that it's almost globally renowned, and the Buddhist meditation practice of Zazen is extremely well-known. It's not simply about concentrating the mind...
In Aomori Prefecture, the term "Nanbu region" is sometimes used. This doesn't simply mean "the southern part of Aomori Prefecture" (it includes areas like Hachinohe City, which are located in the southern part of Aomori Prefecture...).
You might think that the "Railway Song," which begins with "A single whistle blows at Shinbashi," is a song about the Tokaido Main Line heading west from Tokyo, right? Actually, there are five volumes of the Railway Song (although some say there are six or even seven...).
This series explores the mystery of the enigmatic ancient god "Arahabaki"... This time, we introduce the Arahabaki Shrine located in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. Who is the ancient god "Arahabaki"? "Arahabaki" is associated with the Tohoku region and...
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Hachinohe Station, the second busiest station in Aomori Prefecture after Aomori Station, once had a private railway line that ran through it. Its name was the "Nanbu Railway.".
