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Shirakawa Seki destination display

What is Shirakawa's Seki? Shirakawa, a border town where the checkpoint was once located [Fukushima Prefecture]

Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, is located at the entrance to a region called Emishi (now the Tohoku region), which was not at the strength of the Imperial Court until around the Nara period, and at the border, it is located at the entrance to the Kunizakai (Shirakawa Seki/Shirakawa no Shirakawa...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! Introducing a photo book and festivals in Yamagata Prefecture that are still available in time

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival was held from August 5th, so I arrived early and saw the Hanagasa Festival 60th anniversary photo panel exhibition, which gave me a sense of excitement. This time, we will be taking a look at the retrospective panel...

ikokeikoke2022.08.15

Hachiro Kiyokawa

Seikawa Hachiro, creator of the Shinsengumi | What is the personality of the anti-foreigner patriots who opened the curtain on the end of the Edo period? [Yamagata...

Have you heard of Kiyokawa Hachiro, the man who inspired the formation of the Shinsengumi? It is said that "Kiyokawa Hachiro opened at the end of the Edo period and Sakamoto Ryoma closed" in Japan at the time...

nakanaka2022.08.09

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Morioka’s talisman rock” Eboshi Rock is one of the best power spots in Iwate

Iwate, blessed with nature, has many mysterious power spots. This time, we will introduce the "Ebo" power stone, which is within walking distance of Morioka Station, among the power spots in Iwate...

nakanaka2022.08.06

It's been three years since the first time in action! Akita Kanto Festival 2022! Introducing highlights [Akita Prefecture]

Many people who are visiting for the first time to see the Akita Kanto Festival are sure to know in advance what kind of places they are worth seeing. This article introduces Akita Kanto Festival 2022...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.03

[Akita Prefecture] Before enjoying Akita's representative summer festival "Kanto Festival" in Tohoku! Please know...

Many people would love to visit the Akita Kanto Festival, a representative of Tohoku's summer festivals, but don't know what kind of festival it is. This article introduces the Akita Kanto Festival...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.02

[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy Morioka Sansa dance! Here are some highlights and ways to enjoy the event, which was held for the first time in three years...

Image provided by Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee The Morioka Sansa Odori, a representative summer festival of Iwate, will be held for the first time in three years for four days from August 1st to 4th! "Watch the Sansa Odori as a summer memory..."

nakanaka2022.07.31

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Festival contents have been renewed! Those who enjoy the new festival 120%...

The Fukushima Warajima Festival is usually held in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture in early August. The festival offers the largest large-sized warbler in Japan to Haguro Shrine on Mt. Nobuo, and delivers wishes for healthy legs and good health, but in 2019...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.07.30

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] What is the history and types of Morioka Sansa Odori? Guinness World Record Taiko Performance...

The Morioka Sansa Dance, synonymous with Iwate in summer, is the first festival to liven up Tohoku's summer on the earliest dates from August 1st to 4th of the Tohoku Six Great Festivals. This time, Morioka-san...

nakanaka2022.07.29

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] A summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture! The wishes put into Japan's biggest waraji...

We would like to introduce you to the Fukushima Warajima Festival, a summer tradition in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. The Fukushima Warajima Festival is a group of men carrying large waraji, which is 12m long, paraded through the town, and the wings of Mt. Nobuo...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.07.28

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