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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

Monkey Jizo

What is Monkey Jizo? A folktale about a monkey who pretended to be Jizo and gained good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Saru Jizo," a folktale that originated in Yamagata and was broadcast on the Japanese folklore show Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi in January 1976, is a folktale that is widely passed down in Yamaguchi, Saitama, Niigata, and other prefectures. In this article, we will introduce the story of Saru Jizo in Yamagata.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.02

What is Tsukuishi? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stone depicted in Kunio Yanagita's Tales of Tono [Iwa...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there remains a mysterious stone known as "Tsukiishi." It consists of two stones lined up like a platform with a huge capstone on top, allowing one to pass under it like a torii gate. Folklorist Yanagida...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

Illustration of a monkey drinking sake

What is Saruzake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Masumi Sugae in "Yuki Dewa Do" [Akita Prefecture]

In his book "Yuki Dewa Do," Sugae Masumi, a Japanese classical scholar and travel writer from the late Edo period, writes that monkey sake was brewed at the home of Shimada Gensuke, a family who had lived in Tashiro Village (now Yamauchi Village) for generations, and that it was effective against stomach aches.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.24

A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle

A Freemason stone monument near the site of Sendai castle's main gate? Investigating the mystery of Sendai!.

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there is Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the castle of Date Masamune. Near the site of the main gate, there is a stone monument that appears to belong to the Freemasons, and it has become a bit of an urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

The reborn Tsuchiyu Onsen! 4 fun spots recommended for seasonal travel [Fukushima Prefecture]

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.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.02

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