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[Akita Prefecture] Kosaka Town: A town that takes you back to the Meiji era. The remains of the Kosaka Mine...

Kosaka Town is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture, bordering Aomori Prefecture. The Tohoku Expressway and National Route 282 run through the center of town. National Route 282 was formerly the Tsugaru Kaido...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.09.04

Kaminoyama Castle

The history of Kaminoyama, a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture]

Kaminoyama City is located in the southeastern part of Yamagata Prefecture, south of Yamagata City. During the Edo period, it was the castle town of the Kaminoyama Domain and a post town on the Ushu Kaido road, which connected Dewa Province (Yamagata and Akita prefectures) to the Oshu Kaido road...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.28

The bitter family feud "Gosannen War" unfolded in the Yokote Basin [Akita Prefecture]

Yokote City is located in the Yokote Basin, in southeastern Akita Prefecture, bordering Iwate Prefecture to the east. During the Heian period, it was under the control of the Kiyohara clan and is known as the site of the Gosannen War...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.24

Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate

Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Yamagata City is the prefectural capital of Yamagata Prefecture. Yamagata Prefecture is made up of the Okitama region in the south, the Murayama region in the center, the Mogami region in the northeast, and the Shonai region along the Sea of ​​Japan...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.22

[Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Yuza and Sakata] The Shonai Plain is blessed with the bounty of Mount Chokai

Mount Chokai is a rare mountain with two peaks (East Chokai-san Shinzan and West Chokai-san Nabemori) that rise from 0m above sea level on the Sea of ​​Japan to a summit at 2,236m. Its beautiful appearance...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.02

The history of Oishida Town, which flourished during the Edo period thanks to boat traffic on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)

Oishidamachi is located almost in the center of Yamagata Prefecture, with the Mogami River flowing through its center. It is a town with a thriving agricultural industry, known for its rice and watermelon. It is lined with soba restaurants serving the town's famous buckwheat...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.07.12

[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Tobishima] Tobishima, which prospered during the Edo period due to the Kitamaebune shipping

Tobishima Island, located in the Sea of ​​Japan off the coast of Sakata City, is Yamagata Prefecture's only remote island. It covers an area of ​​approximately 2.75 square kilometers and has a circumference of about 10 kilometers. Its population is 169 (as of December 2022), and fishing is its main industry.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.07.11

7 Must-See Tourist Spots in Morioka! If you come to Morioka, be sure to check these out! [...

"Ano nahan" means "You know," and "Odettekunanse" means "Please come," in Morioka dialect. Among the many sightseeing spots in Morioka, this article will highlight some of the most recommended...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.10

"Hebi-no-hana, Home of Flowers and History" is a garden where you can enjoy flowers of every season! [Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Ja-no-hana, a town of flowers and history in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a garden where you can enjoy flowers blooming throughout the four seasons. Within the garden, you'll find the Ja-no-hana Palace, a nationally registered tangible cultural property.

natsukinatsuki2023.07.05

4 Power Spots in Morioka City! History Buffs Must Visit! [Iwate Prefecture]

The history of Morioka City dates back to the Heian period, when Shogun Sakanoue no Tamuramaro built Shiba Castle. During the Nanboku-cho period, the Nanbu clan of Sannohe (Sannohe Town, Aomori Prefecture), which was connected to the Kai Genji clan,...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2023.07.04

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