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How did the traditional craft "Akabeko" come about? Exploring its origins and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a traditional craft with a charming, swaying neck. Many people are familiar with its distinctive appearance and name. However, many people may be wondering, "Why is it called Akabeko?" or "What is Akabeko?".

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.05

Mount Kuromata and UFOs

What is Mount Kuromata? Learn about it from academic research and the reasons behind the urban legend...

Mount Kuromata has become famous in recent years as a power spot due to its beautiful conical shape, and there's even an urban legend that it might be a pyramid.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

Military commander of Iwate

Three Sengoku Warlords from Iwate Prefecture! Nanbu Harumasa, Nanbu Nobunao, and Kunohe Masazane

If you ask, "Do you know any Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer, "No." However, even though Iwate does not have any nationally popular warlords, there are some who deserve more recognition...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.04.26

Iwate Deer Dance

What is Shishiodori? A detailed introduction to its characteristics and stories that will make the dance even more fun [Iwa...

The folk performing arts handed down throughout Japan vary in character from region to region, and the Shishiodori (Deer Dance), widely practiced in Iwate Prefecture, is one such form of folk performing art. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Shishiodori...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.09

Image illustration of Yamabushi stone

What is the "Yamabushi Stone" folktale from Hiraizumi? A detailed introduction to the setting of the story [Iwate Prefecture]

Are you familiar with the folktale "Yamabushi Stone," which takes place in the Togouchi River basin that flows through Hiraizumi? This article provides a summary of the story and details the Otaki (Kotogataki) and Medaki (Biwagataki) waterfalls that still remain in the Togouchi River.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.31

Statue of Yuji Koseki

Who is Yuji Koseki? The musician from Fukushima City who was the inspiration for the NHK morning drama "Yell"...

Yuji Koseki is a musician with ties to Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. He attracted attention after being the model for the 2020 NHK morning drama "Yell." During his 80-year life, he...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.29

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

Marumori Town is a town on the border between Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery, and human activities coexist. The town's biggest tourist attraction is the Sairi Yashiki Storehouse Museum. Since the Edo period...

Chimon2022.03.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy a look at the history of safflower culture from Risshakuji Temple in the mountains?

Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture's prefectural flower is the safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the top producer of safflower in Japan. Historically, Yamagata Prefecture was Japan's top producer of safflower in the early Edo period...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

Tsuruga Castle at night

[Fukushima Prefecture] The history of Tsuruga Castle, the site of a tragic end of the Edo period

Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is a must-see! Its beautiful red roofing makes it popular among castle enthusiasts, but do you know its history? In this article, we'll introduce the history and history of Aizu-Tsuruga Castle...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.10

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 Restaurants Where You Can Enjoy the Charm of Nanbu Ironware and Gourmet Food Made with Nanbu Ironware!

Nanbu ironware has been produced for a long time in Morioka and Oshu cities in Iwate Prefecture. Its tasteful surface patterns and high functionality have attracted attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.03

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