Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is a web media that delivers all kinds of trivia, from sightseeing and gourmet spots in the six Tohoku prefectures to local, customs, and history.
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • local cuisine
    • recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • sake
    • drink
  • Tohoku tourist destinations
    • Scenic spots
    • Power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • historic site
    • experience
    • traffic
  • Tohoku things
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • tohoku brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku events
    • sea ​​bathing
    • festival
    • Limited time event
    • firework
    • Cherry-blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku mystery
    • history
    • Tradition/Customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Local stories from Tohoku
  • Japanese

history

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tohoku mystery
  • history

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually Natto Prefecture? We also introduce recommended products and secret natto arrangements

When you think of cities and towns that are famous for their natto, what comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City due to the influence of their image and mascot characters, but Fukushima Prefecture is also one of the major consumer destinations...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.18

[Iwate Prefecture] Why is Iwate/Morioka called that? Find out the origin of place names!

Iwate Prefecture is full of food culture such as Wankosoba, Morioka Cold Noodles, and Jajan noodles, as well as historical heritage such as Mokoshiji Temple and Chusonji Temple, but I've thought, "Why did Iwate Prefecture become the name of Iwate?"...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.15

[Iwate Prefecture during the Boshin War] What was the decision of the Morioka and Ichinoseki clans?

During the Boshin War, when the Tohoku area became a battlefield, Iwate Prefecture was not a battlefield. At that time, Iwate Prefecture was the Morioka domain, which was the southern half of the northern half, and the southern half was the Ichinoseki domain, which had close ties to the Sendai domain...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.12

[Aomori Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of the Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Hachinohe, and Shichinohe domains?

During the Boshin War, no major battles took place in Aomori Prefecture, and it was peaceful. The branch of the Morioka domain, Nananohe Domain (Morioka Shinta Domain), in the eastern part of the prefecture, acts alongside the Morioka domain, but the Hachinohe Domain is in a neutral position...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.05

Uesugi Takayama

Who is Uesugi Takayama, the portrait figure that is always displayed at elementary and junior high schools in Yonezawa City? ...

Did you know that the elementary and junior high school gymnasium in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture is decorated with a portrait of Uesugi Takayama? It seems that Yonezawa citizens are familiar with the name "Kokuyama" and are known as "Kokuyama", but...

.NEFT Editorial Department2022.06.30

[Akita Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of the Kubota, Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains?

At the end of the Edo period, Akita Prefecture was limited to the Kubota Domain (Akita Domain) with 200,000 koku and its branch domains, and the Kameda Domain, Honjo Domain and Yajima Domain, which had less than 20,000 koku. In the Kubota domain and other domains within Akita Prefecture...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.28

Nanbu Bevelers are the unique residence of the Nanbu Domain, who was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]

The "Curly House" is an ingenious and human home built to create stables inside the house and live together. Northern Kanto, especially Iwate Prefecture, has a unique curve called "Nanbu Curler" during the Edo period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.26

Yoshitsune Minamoto

"The ruins of dreams for summer grass and soldiers," Takadate, the land where Minamoto Yoshitsune was over [Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture]

Takadate (Hiroizumicho, Hiraizumicho, Iwate Prefecture) is the place where Minamoto Yoshitsune (1159-1189) passed away for 31 years. I'm following my brother Yoritomo...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.25

cold horse

Cold horses graze at the feet of Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, the northernmost point of Honshu [Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture]

Kandachime is a native of Japan, raised on a pasture in Shiriyazaki, facing the Pacific Ocean and Tsugaru Straits at the eastern edge of the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, and is located in Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.22

Yamakyo Warehouse

[Yamagata Prefecture during the Boshin War] Decisions made by the Shonai, Yonezawa, Yamagata, Uenoyama, Tendo, and Shinjo domains...

During the Boshin War, a battle unfolds over the Shonai clan, which was considered an enemy of the Imperial Court, along with the Aizu clan. Within the prefecture, the Shonai Domain and the Yonezawa Domain are small domains with less than 50,000 koku, and the large domains...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.21

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • …
  • 27
  • 
24h ranking
Recommended articles
  • Masuhan's dark ramen
    What is Koriyama Black, one of the most competitive ramen restaurants in the country, has been loved for many years in Koriyama City? ...
  • dog siblings
    Did you know that there are five siblings? A big explanation of Iwate's local character Sobacchi and dog siblings...
  • demon of the world
    The "Devil's House" is a demon museum where demons from all over the world gather! [Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture]
  • Kanzeji Temple (Iwaya where Onibaba lived)
    The legend of Adachigahara's demon woman. It was a Hitokowa ghost story with a sad human drama! ...
  • Daimanji Kokuzodo
    Is the Thousand-Body Buddha of Daimanji Temple in Mukaiyama, the root of the place name in Sendai? [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • Kakunodate samurai residence
    [JR East Pass Trip: First Day 1] On the first day, we went to the samurai residences in Kakunodate in the morning!
Search by keyword
pick up
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] We've picked out some of the specialty products that can be used as pot ingredients! The original "fu...
  • Aomori station bento "Hitokuchidarake"! Enjoy local flavors as a companion to your trip!
  • Introducing the charms, recipes, and places to buy the traditional vegetable "Okurai Bean Sprout" made with hot spring heat [...
  • grilled scallops
    [Aomori Prefecture] Enjoy “Mutsu Bay Scallops” with local cuisine!
  • Nameta flounder
    Let's go through the year with Miyagi's old fish, "Namegara"!
  • craft beer
    [Craft beer from Aomori Prefecture] 5 local beers in Honshu that are the northernmost local beers!
  • Shisomaki
    Introducing the origins and delicious ways to eat Miyagi Prefecture's local dish, Shisomaki
  • hatahata sushi
    What is Hatahata Sushi? Learn more about how to make it from delicious seasons to how to make it [Akita Prefecture]
  • [Akita Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Akita Prefecture that you can choose from secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!
  • The popular game "Matagi" started in Kitaakita City! [Akita Prefecture]
  • [Part 2] Japan's first nautical chart, "Kamaishi Port Picture of Rikuchukushi" and the development of Kamaishi [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Ishinomaki Senbero
    Introducing recommended Senbero Bars on the Sengoku Line, from the east exit of Sendai Station to Ishinomaki! [Miyagi Prefecture]
  • cold horse
    Cold horses graze at the feet of Shiriyazaki Lighthouse, the northernmost point of Honshu [Higashidori Village, Aomori Prefecture]
  • Akita dog
    Akita dogs are treasures in Japan! The Akita Inu Preservation Society in Odate City strictly manages pedigree [Akita Prefecture]
  • "Immediate Body Buddha" in Yamagata Prefecture and "Reincarnation Faith" in Yudonoyama
  • Kosaka Railway Rail Park where you can stay at the former JNR Blue Train [Akita Prefecture]
Pure Land Garden at Mokoshiji Temple
[JR East Pass Trip: Part 2 of Day 2] Watching "Moetsuji Temple" the remains of the soldiers' dreams...
Let's follow Noguchi Hideyo's footsteps! 4 recommended spots scattered throughout Fukushima Prefecture!
Yamagata warriors
Three Sengoku warlords from Yamagata Prefecture! Mogami Yoshimitsu, Naoe Kanetsu, Shimura Mitsuyasu
Osorezan
[Aomori Prefecture] One corner of Japan's 3rd generation Sacred Ground in Mutsu City, "Osoreyama"
Shirakawa Seki destination display
What is Shirakawa's Seki? Shirakawa, a border town where the checkpoint was once located [Fukushima Prefecture]
Oku no Hosomichi 5
[Serialization: Following the narrow path to the back of the mountain ⑤] After struggling through the narrow path of the mountain pass and the difficult checkpoints...
Shiwa Inari Shrine, which is one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, is one of the most powerful powerhouses in Iwate Prefecture...
The place you should not come and the phantom checkpoint "Nakura no Seki" written in waka poetry [Fuku...
Bashoan Historic Site Observation Garden
Let's meet Matsuo Basho in Fukagawa!
"Place names with doors" from 1 to 9 [One and 2-door edition] The first one is rope...
Akabeko
Learn the meaning and paintings of Aizu's local toy "Akabeko" as a lucky charm [Fukushima Prefecture]
The Nanbu Beveler was a residence unique to the Nanbu Domain, who was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwa...
The birthplace of novelist Dazai Osamu, "Shayokan," is a huge mansion of 680 tsubo! [Goshogawa, Aomori Prefecture...
Donto Festival, a traditional event for New Year's Day [Miyagi Prefecture]
The legend of the pyramid that lies in Kakunodate City is called Cromanta! [Akita Prefecture]
Search by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • About Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Operating company
  • privacy policy
  • inquiry
  • Japanese

Copyright © 2025 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.