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Miyagi warrior

Three warlords from Miyagi Prefecture in the Sengoku period! Date Masamune, Katakura Kagetsuna, Itoshimi

During the Sengoku period, Miyagi Prefecture was a situation where local lords and other indigenous people were fighting against each other during the Kamakura period when they were given territory by the shogunate. Among them, Date, who grew his power, said that the 14th generation of Shumune and Harumune from the 15th generation were "...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.05.19

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What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the folk tales that became the name of sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, the Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 202 is a distilled liquor competition for the sweet potato shochu "Danburi Choja," manufactured and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

Aomori warriors

Three Sengoku warlords from Aomori Prefecture! Tsugaru Tamenobu, Ishikawa Takanobu, Namioka Togenaga

During the Edo period, Aomori Prefecture was largely divided into the Tsugaru Domain in the west and the Nanbu Domain in the east, and became the current prefectural border in the Meiji period. These two feudals have different languages ​​and cultures, and are said to be in a variety of conflicts and are not close...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.05.11

Red beko illustration

Why was the traditional craft "Akabeko" born? Explore the origin and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a cute traditional craft with its neck swaying. Many people may know this because of its distinctive appearance and name. However, "Why do you call me red beacon?" and "Akabekohana..."

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.05

Illustration of Kuromatayama and UFO

What is Kuromatayama? We'll learn more about what we learned through academic research and why urban legends are told...

Kuromatayama has a beautiful cone shape, making it a famous power spot in recent years, and is it a pyramid? It is a mysterious mountain where urban legends are also told. ...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

Iwate warriors

Three Sengoku warlords from Iwate Prefecture! Nanbu Harumasa, Nanbu Nobunao, Kunohe Masami

If you ask, "Do you know about the Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer "I don't know." However, even if there are no warlords who are popular nationwide, they should be more appreciated...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.04.26

Iwate Deer Dance

What is deer dance? Introduce detailed information from the features to episodes that make dancing even more fun [Iwa...

Folklore performing arts passed down in various parts of Japan vary in different regions, but Shishiodori, which is widely used in Iwate Prefecture, is one of these folk performing arts. In this article, we will introduce more about deer dance...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.09

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What is the "Yamasoshi Stone" a folk tale that is passed down in Hiraizumi? The setting of the story is also detailed [Iwate Prefecture]

Have you heard of the folk tale of "Yamafushi Stone" set in the basin of the Togawachi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article introduces the synopsis of the Yamabushi stones, as well as the Otoko Falls (Kotoga Falls) and Onna Falls (Biwaga Falls) that still remain on the Togawachi River...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.31

Statue of Yuji Koseki

Who is Koseki Yuji? A musician from Fukushima City who was the model for the NHK morning drama "Yell" [...

Koseki Yuji is a musician associated with Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. It attracted attention as she was a model for the 2020 NHK morning drama "Yel." 5,000 in 80 years of life...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.29

[Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A mansion that has watched over the town since the late Edo period! Feel the passage of time at Sairiyashiki...

Marumori Town is a prefectural border town from Miyagi Prefecture to Fukushima Prefecture. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery and human activities coexist. The biggest tourist spot in Marumori Town is Sairi Yashiki, the local museum of Kurano. After the Edo period...

Chimon2022.03.24

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