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

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there are 12 shrines and temples with zodiac zodiacs, and the main gods tailored to each zodiac) are "Kai Kami, Key ...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.01.23

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Let's go see the fantastic scenery unique to the snow country!

The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, which will be held for the first time in three years, is so popular that it has many fans not only from the city's residents but also from inside and outside the prefecture. ...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

Matsukawa Daruma

Why is the Matsukawa Daruma, a lucky charm from Sendai, blue? Exploring the origin of it [Miyagi Prefecture]

``Matsukawa Daruma'' is a traditional craft of Sendai, Sendai Hariko, and is made as a representative lucky charm. The distinctive blue color compared to the commonly seen Daruma dolls makes you wonder...

megumegu2023.01.07

[JR East Pass Trip: Day 3] A day trip to Aomori Bullet Tour to foster your energy at home!

JR East Pass Trip Series, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the opening of the railway, Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Second Part] The Soldiers...

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[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Flowing water from Lake Inawashiro into Asaka Plain - Fertilizing Asaka Plain in Koriyama City...

There is an agricultural canal running from Lake Inawashiro to Koriyama City. A tunnel was dug in the mountain between Lake Inawashiro and Koriyama City to supply Koriyama City...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.23

[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 2] Watching the remains of the soldiers' dreams, "Mokoshiji" and Sendai...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Journey: Day 2 Part 2] Intensive exploration of Hiraizumi! World Heritage Sites "Chusonji Temple" and "Konjikudo" https:/...

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Mogami safflower

"Mogami safflower" certified as a Japanese heritage and Japanese agricultural heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]

``Safflower'' has been cultivated since ancient times as a raw material for dyeing ``red'' and ``yellow.'' Also, from seeds...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.19

[JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Part 2] Intensive exploration of Hiraizumi! World Heritage Sites "Chusonji Temple" and "...

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [JR East Pass Trip: Day 2 Part 1] I'm already back at Iwate. Our goal is Hiraizumi, a town of history! https...

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[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] We visited the Sendai City History and Folklore Museum located in Kotsugaoka Park.

The Sendai City History and Folklore Museum (formerly the 4th Infantry Regiment Barracks) located in Kotsugaoka Park used to be a dormitory for soldiers in the past, but the 4th Barracks...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.12.16

A tour of precious cultural assets that remain in Minami Aizu, the southern part of the Aizu region [Fukushima Prefecture]

Minamiaizu District, consisting of Shimogo Town, Minami Aizu Town, Tadami Town, and Hinoe Matamura, is part of the Fukushima Prefectural Association...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.15

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