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The history of Odate, which played an important role in the borders of the domain during the Meiji Restoration [Akita Prefecture]

Odate, which was also admired by the borders of the domain during the first half of the Edo period, was known for its Akita dogs, Hinai Jichiri chickens, and Kiritanpo, and was located in the easternmost part of the Kubota domain (Akita domain). ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.08

Model of Isedotai ruins (Isedotai Jomonkan)

"Isedodai Ruins" is a mysterious ruin registered as a World Heritage Site! [Akita Prefecture]

Isedota Iseki is a Jomon period ruins located in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The biggest feature is that there are four ring stones (stone circles), which allow for the preservation of the ruins...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.30

Guardian dog of Inu no Miya

Dog Palace and Cat Palace – The phantom Japanese dog is dedicated to the dogs and cats that are found at the birthplace of Takayasu's dogs...

In the Takayasu area of ​​Takahata Town, in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to dogs and cats, which are rare throughout the country. This time, we will be the birthplace of the legendary Japanese dog "Takayasu Dog", which has now become extinct...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.27

The endemic Japanese crayfish, the endemic species of Japanese crayfish, is currently breeding in Odate City! [Akita Prefecture]

Japanese crayfish that only live north of Odate Japanese crayfish are endemic to Japan, and are crayfish that live in beautiful rivers and lakes with low temperatures in Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita prefectures. ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.24

What is Shirakawa like? A trivia tame that lets you understand the region, including history, tourist spots, and specialty items...

It would be cool to be able to explain it casually when asked, "What is XXX like?" A trivia that you can understand the region is packed with useful trivia for such situations...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.04.23

The popular game "Matagi" started in Kitaakita City! [Akita Prefecture]

The Ani region (Kamikoani Village, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture), home to the Jomon period Isedota Iseki ruins, known for the stone circles registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site, is a place where the Isedota Iseki ruins (Kita Akita Prefecture) are located, and are located in the Ani region (Kamikoani Village, Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.12

Before the Satake clan's revocation, Akita City was the forefront of the Northern powers [Akita Prefecture]

The Akita city's website states that the history of Akita City began in 1602 (Keicho 7). In 1602, Satake was a daimyo of Hitachi Province (Ibaraki Prefecture) until then, in the Edo period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.11

"Karamatsu no Karamatsu" is the god who protects women's lives, including matchmaking, childbirth, and safe childbirth [Akita Prefecture...

Karamatsu Shrine, located in Kyowa, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is a "female guardian god*" that protects the life of women, and is known as the god of matchmaking, childbirth, safe childbirth, and is also known as the "Karamatsu-sama of the Sakai" in the local area...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.04.09

Ani Mine

The Ani Mine, which was said to be the number one in Japan during the Edo period and supported the Kubota Domain [Kita Akita City, Akita Prefecture]

The Ani Kozan is one of Japan's leading copper mines, operating in Kitaakita City, bordering Iwate Prefecture, in the northern part of Akita Prefecture until 1986 (Showa 61). Along with the Indo-National Silver Mine, the Kubota Domain's finances...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.08

Image of the tomb of Christ

Torai = Hebrew? Let's go and see the "Tomb of Christ" in Shingo Village! [Aomori Prefecture]

"Has Christ Come to Aomori?" This "Christ's Tomb" is incredibly difficult to believe, located in the Christ's Village Park in Shingo Village, Minohe District, Aomori Prefecture, adjacent to the Christ's Village Traditional Museum. Kiris...

.NEFT Editorial Department2024.04.05

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