Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
This site is an online media that delivers all sorts of trivia about the six Tohoku prefectures, from sightseeing and gourmet spots to local customs, history, and more
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Home
  • What day is it today? Tohoku edition
  • Tohoku gourmet
    • Local cuisine
    • Recipe
    • meal
    • ingredients
    • Alcohol
    • drink
  • Tourist destinations in Tohoku
    • scenic spots
    • power spot
    • facility
    • hot spring
    • Historic Site
    • Experience
    • traffic
  • Things from Tohoku
    • souvenir
    • Traditional crafts
    • food
    • Tohoku Brand
    • seasoning
  • Tohoku Events
    • swimming in the sea
    • Festival
    • Limited-time event
    • firework
    • Cherry blossom viewing
    • autumn leaves
  • Tohoku Mystery
    • history
    • Traditions and customs
    • traditional events
    • folk performing arts
    • folk beliefs
    • urban legend
    • great man
  • Japanese

Tohoku Mystery

  • HOME
  • Home
  • Tohoku Mystery
A beautiful garden can be seen from the tatami room of "Torikata Kaikan (former Torikata House)" ©Odate City

Historic buildings in Odate City that escaped the ravages of the Boshin War [Akita Prefecture]

The castellan of Odate Castle, a subsidiary castle of the Kubota Domain, was the Satake Nishi family. During the Edo period, Odate City was the territory of the Kubota Domain (part of Iwate and Aomori prefectures), as the neighboring Kazuno region (Kazuno City and Kosaka Town) was...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.22

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Yamagata Edition] Enjoy Yamagata's delicious autumn festivals!

When asked, "What is the first festival that comes to mind when thinking of Yamagata Prefecture?", many people would probably answer the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th. There are many summer festivals in Yamagata Prefecture, but...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.21

The Southern Pumping Station almost completely blocks off the regulating reservoir (right) and the Western Receiving Channel (left). The long channel in the middle is the Central Main Drainage Channel. ©Oga Peninsula-Ogata Geopark

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ③] The land is below sea level… Water management is a lifeline [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture]

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②] How was the reclaimed land created? [Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/archive...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.19

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 Historic and Traditional Autumn Festivals in Akita

When you think of festivals in Akita, you probably think of summer festivals held in July and August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many fascinating autumn festivals held throughout the prefecture. In this article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.16

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Aomori Edition] Introducing Aomori's autumn festivals and local cuisine!

When it comes to festivals in Aomori Prefecture, there are many summer festivals held in early August that are popular nationwide, such as the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Hirosaki Neputa Festival, Goshogawara Tachineputa, and the Hachinohe Sansha Festival.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.14

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②] How was the reclaimed land created? [Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture]

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ①] Japan's second largest lake becomes a vast rice field [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/arc...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.08

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ①] Japan's second largest lake became a vast rice field [Akita Prefecture...

The former Hachirogata Lagoon and Oga Peninsula today. The area surrounded by the waterway is reclaimed land (Ogata Village). ©Geospatial Information Authority of Japan

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.05

"Place names with 'to' in them, from one to nine [Hachinohe and Kunohe edition]...

The place names containing the character "to" (door) in the area formerly known as Nukanobu County, which stretches from Aomori Prefecture to Iwate Prefecture, are thought to have lined up from south to north along the Oshu Kaido road up to Shichinohe.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.01

Hachinohe Sansha Festival floats①

Over 1 million people attend the Hachinohe Sansha Festival, which originated from the Ogami Shrine festival...

When people think of summer festivals in Aomori Prefecture, the Aomori Nebuta Festival probably comes to mind, but Hachinohe City also has a large-scale summer festival that represents Aomori called the Hachinohe Sansha Festival.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.07.31

"Place names with 'to' in them" from 1 to 9 [Shichinohe Edition] A place that remains strongly associated with horse breeding...

Of the nine "To" (towns), Shichinohe is the northernmost, and even today, horse ranches are scattered throughout the area. These days, thoroughbred racehorses are raised, rather than military or farm horses.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.29

  • 
  • 1
  • …
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • …
  • 46
  • 
  • [What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is July 26th?
Search articles by keyword
Pickup
  • Aomori Prefecture: Number one in Japan for salmon roe consumption! Residents talk about the appeal of this piping hot rice accompaniment
  • Hachinohe rice cracker soup
    There's a rice cracker made just for senbei soup! It's called "Otsuyu Senbei" [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Atsumi's Karinto
    [Akita Prefecture] From Standard Items to Unique Items! 7 Recommended Souvenirs to Buy in Akita
  • What is the B-grade gourmet dish "Namie Yakisoba"? A powerful local flavor [Fukushima Prefecture]
  • Koppepan
    [Iwate Prefecture] The soul food of Morioka residents? Fukuda Pan's koppepan
  • What is Hirosaki's local dish, "Igamenchi"? Restaurants and recipes [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Image of swordfish
    Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.
  • Asakai Junmai Ginjo
    [Iwate Prefecture] What is Asakai? A new way to enjoy sake from a long-established sake brewery in Iwate...
  • [Miyagi Prefecture] 3 Recommended Hot Springs in Miyagi Prefecture Selected for Their Hidden Hot Springs, Famous Hot Springs, and Unique Spring Quality!
  • [Akita's Sasara Dance: Part 1] The roots of "Sasara Dance"? A clue lies in "Lion Dance"...
  • Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate
    Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Mitsuishi Shrine
    A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
  • The facial expressions of Tsugaru Kokeshi dolls
    Tsugaru Kokeshi – The youngest of the 12 styles, a traditional kokeshi doll originating from the Taisho era [Aomori Prefecture]
  • 2025.07.22 Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival_00
    Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival Photo Report: Part 1 - Yatai songs performed at the large floats during the evening festival...
24h Ranking
Recommended Articles
  • 2026.05.04 Hyakushika mass dance at Esashi Jinku Festival
    Photo report of the Hyakushika Grand Dance (May 4, 2026: Esashi Jinku Festival) [Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture]
  • Ichian's Two-Colored Soba Noodles
    Delicious, filling, and great value for money! Tendo City's soba restaurant "Ichian"...
  • Yajiro Kokeshi's facial expression
    Yajiro Kokeshi – A tradition that developed around Kamasaki Onsen, the home of the Shiraishi Katakura family...
  • Kasedori (Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture)
    The "Kase-dori," a divine incarnation wearing a straw cloak, is fun to watch with its "Kakkakka!" chant...
  • Weather forecast for the Tohoku region
    How are weather forecasts divided? I'm looking into the detailed area divisions for weather forecasts in the Tohoku region...
  • Thatched round huts on a green field with a dirt path and a tree-filled background.
    [Jomon Period Aomori ③] The lives of the Jomon people nurtured by abundant forests and seas... A population of approximately 9,000...
The 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival
Excited to see Namahage for the first time! Report from the 62nd Namahage Sedo Festival [Autumn...
Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually known as the "Natto Prefecture"? Recommended products and secret natto allergies...
Yamagata Castle's Honmaru Ichimonjimon Gate
Yamagata Castle, also known as the Mist Castle, is so vast that the main citadel is obscured by mist! [Yamagata Prefecture]
Zashiki-warashi
Is it lucky to see one? We uncover the truth behind the "Zashiki Warashi" legends of Kindaichi Onsen...
Dance of Ennen "Young Woman and Priest"
What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain today? | Ennen at Motsuji Temple...
Yuji Koseki Monument (Overall)
Includes railway-related works! The achievements of Yuji Koseki, a composer from Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]
Shiwa Inari Shrine, one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, is one of Iwate Prefecture's most...
[Miyagi Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decision did the powerful Sendai domain of Oshu make?
The history and current townscape of Yokote, a frequent battlefield [Akita Prefecture]
Mogami safflower
"Mogami Safflower" certified as a Japanese Heritage and Japanese Agricultural Heritage [Yamagata Prefecture]
Portrait of Date Harumune, owned by Sendai City Museum
The grave of Date Harumune and his statue at Hoshoji Temple in Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]
[Akita Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decisions did the Kubota, Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains make?
[Fukushima Prefecture] If you want to meet aliens, head to Fukushima! Iino Town is famous for its UFOs 
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The "Nasebe Naru Autumn Festival" was fun and delicious!
Ani Mine
Ani Mine, known as the best in Japan during the Edo period, supported the Kubota Domain [Northern Akita Prefecture].
Search articles by keyword
Search articles by prefecture
  • Aomori Prefecture
  • Iwate Prefecture
  • Akita Prefecture
  • Miyagi Prefecture
  • Yamagata Prefecture
  • Fukushima Prefecture
Recommended Categories
  • Festival
  • Traditional crafts
  • power spot
  • urban legend
  • Alcohol
  • B-grade gourmet food
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT
  • Japanese
  • About this site
  • Operating company
  • Privacy Policy
  • Writers Wanted
  • inquiry

Copyright © 2026 Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT. All Rights Reserved.