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[Third] Sugae Masumi walked in Oga Peninsula - Encountered a major earthquake [Akita Prefecture]

Sugae Masumi (1754-1829), a traveler from the Edo period, introduces Sugae Masumi (1754-1829), a traveler from the Oga Peninsula, and introduces the Edo period and the present day, based on the Oga Five Winds of Oga, a traveler from the Oga Peninsula.

2024.12.16

[Second Edition] Suga Masumi walked in Oga Peninsula - Interested in the strange rocks along the coast [...

Sugae Masumi (1754-1829) from the Edo period (1754-1829) introduces the Oga Gofu (Oga Gofu), a story written by Oga Peninsula, and contrasts the Edo period with the modern era.

2024.12.10

[First] Sugae Masumi walked in Oga Peninsula - Sankaze Mountain and the main mountains of faith...

Sugae Masumi (1754-1829). He was a traveler from the Edo period, and traveled mainly to northern Japan and Hokkaido, and coloured illustrations (illustrations) and...

2024.12.05

Learn about the history of Nikaho City, which was born after the merger of three towns associated with Nigaho [Akita...

Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture, on the prefectural border with Yamagata Prefecture, and in October 2005, Nikaho Town, Ganpo Town, and Kisakata Town...

2024.11.29

[Chokaisan and Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho Edition (2)] The wisdom of our ancestors brought about...

In the first part of the Chokaisan and Tokishima Geopark, we introduced geosites on the Sea of ​​Japan, such as "Kujukushima (Zogata)" and "Misaki Coast", but in the second part, we introduce geosites inland areas, the global environment, and...

2024.11.25

Is Nama bald real? Traces of demons remaining throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and the Legend of Demons...

Aside from the debate about whether Nama bald is a demon or a god, there are a ton of demon legends on the Oga Peninsula. The origin of the legend is that five bats that visited with Emperor Wu of Han transform into demons...

2024.11.19

Bullet traces from the Boshin War

The only existing building that remains traces of the Boshin War, "Former Takizawa Honjin" [Fukushima Prefecture]

The former Takizawa Honjin (also known as Yokoyama Family Residence) is said to be the oldest private house in the Tohoku region, located about 3km northeast of Tsuruga Castle, along the old Shirakawa Kaido road near the entrance to Takizawa Pass, which runs from Aizuwakamatsu to Shirakawa and to Edo.

2024.11.15

Why do Nama balds take knives to indulge people – The Oga Peninsula and the Oni Den...

When you hear the word Oga, the first thing that comes to mind is "nama bald". Every New Year's Eve evening, demonic people wearing terrifyingly-faced masks and straw costumes say, "Yes, lazy. I'm crying...

2024.11.14

[Chokaisan and Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho Edition (1)] It is said to be aligned with Matsushima, but it was a major earthquake...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, and along with the Yurihonjo area of ​​Akita Prefecture, Sakata area of ​​Yamagata Prefecture, Yuza area, and Tobishima area, we are offering a range of "Chokai-san and Tobishima Geopa..."

2024.11.07

Image of Kujukushima (Zogata)

Matsuo Basho was impressed by the legendary scenery of Kujukushima, the elephant, which is not currently visible [in Akita Prefecture...

Kisakatakujukushima Island, Elephant-Gaku, is a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, which rises to the border between Akita and Yamagata. All over the countryside where rice fields spread out...

2024.11.05

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