Tsuchiyu Onsenkyo in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a famous hot spring town that has been renowned for a long time. In recent years, it has been attracting attention for the emergence of new and unique spots while still retaining the charm of a good old hot spring town.
One of the most important figures in the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is Uesugi Yozan. To this day, he is affectionately and respectfully referred to as Lord Yozan. In this article, we will explore who Uesugi Yozan was...
Koshio Shrine, located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties. However, in January 2021, the shrine made the news when its torii gate broke off at the base due to strong winds and collapsed. This article examines the foundation...
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Despite his busy schedule with official duties, Takahisa Satake, the 21st head of the Satake Kita family, never misses the opportunity to attend the traditional "Yama-Gyoji" festival in Kakunodate, his hometown, in Akita Prefecture.
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Located in northern Miyagi Prefecture, on the border with Iwate Prefecture, there is a place called "Kanari" in Kurihara City. It is said that gold dust was mined in the Natsukawa River that flows through this area, and the charcoal maker "Sumi-yaki Tota" (Sumi-yaki Tota) was named after the place name.
Akiu Onsen, located in Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, has long been loved by people as a hot spring town with beautiful autumn foliage. The area stretches from Akiu to the borders of Iwate and Akita prefectures to the north, and to the Ou Mountains of Tochigi prefecture to the south...
There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but one that stands out among them and has a long history is the Kokusekiji Somin Festival, held at Mt. Myoken's Kokusekiji Temple in Mizusawa, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. It has a long history...
Inawashiro Town in Fukushima Prefecture is famous as the town where Hideyo Noguchi grew up. The Hideyo Noguchi Memorial Museum is located here, and his birthplace has been preserved exactly as it was at the time. The museum also features a...
Chidokan is the only remaining domain school in the Tohoku region. Students could learn the contents of what is currently taught at elementary school through graduate school. The buildings on the grounds are open to the public. Audio guidance is available...
The Sendai City Museum is located on the site of the Sannomaru bailey of Sendai Castle. It displays a wide range of materials related to Sendai's history, art, and culture. It also features cultural artifacts donated by the Sendai Date clan, descendants of the famous Date Masamune.
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