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[Fukushima Prefecture] Is Kuwaori Town, the northern town, the birthplace of the Date family?

Date Gunkoori Town, Date District, Fukushima Prefecture is a town located in the northern part of the Nakadori region (central part) of Fukushima Prefecture. Mulberry folding dates back to ancient times (from the Kofun period to the Heian period)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.14

From Iwaya in Kurotsuka to Bunchisuriishi. Matsuo Basho visited the legendary rock [Fukushima Prefecture]

Fukushima (Fukushima City) was owned by Kagekatsu Uesugi (1556-1623), who ruled the Aizu region at the time, at the end of the Sengoku period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.13

The place you should not come and the phantom checkpoint "Nakura no Seki" written in waka poetry [Fukushima Prefecture]

"Nako no Seki/Nako no Seki" is an ancient site of a checkpoint that is said to have been located around the border between Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures. The Tohoku region was a long time ago, and it was a great time for Ezo (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.12

[Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture] The amount of hot water is number one in Fukushima Prefecture. From hula dancing to the warmth of racehorses...

Iwaki Yumoto Onsen, located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, has a long history and is said to be one of the third oldest hot springs in Japan, along with Dogo Onsen (Ehime Prefecture) and Arima Onsen (Hyogo Prefecture).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.09

The mysterious world of the Shimokita Peninsula of Geopark: "The northern limit of monkeys on Osoreyama and Butsugaura" [Aomori Prefecture]

Shimokita Peninsula is a peninsula that protrudes towards the Pacific Ocean side of Aomori Prefecture, the northernmost tip of Honshu. It's often shaped like "Kintaro's Unbelievable" or an axe...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.04

A tour of the 33 remaining Kannon in Minami Aizu. "The 33 Kannon" is certified as a Japanese Heritage Site...

There are many ``33 Kannon'' left in the Aizu region. It became a stronghold of people's hearts. "Thirty-three Kannon" means Kannon is enshrined...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.12.03

Takahata Town's Urawari Ishiki Garden is a mysterious space that feels like a different world! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Have you ever heard of "Uriwari Ishitei Park", which is surrounded by vertical rock faces and offers an unrealistic view that makes you feel like you've wandered into a game world? this time...

nakanaka2022.11.30

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are here! Red full of blessings...

Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are located in Yurihonjo City, located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture on the Sea of ​​Japan side. The three major Hase Kannon temples in Japan are Hasedera Temple in Sakurai City, Nara, and Nagano Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.11.29

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the longest history in the Tohoku region, and is also large and important...

ikokeikoke2022.11.25

Dondon-yaki

[Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture] Yamagata's soul food "Dondon-yaki"? Speaking of snacks...

Is there a snack in Yamagata City that is very popular not only with children but also with adults? there is. That is "Dondon-yaki". Very filling and cheap! Everyone's favorite...

ikokeikoke2022.11.12

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