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[Iwate Prefecture] A good old retro trip! 5 spots that will give you a feel for Morioka's history!

Morioka City, the capital of Iwate Prefecture, is a city that is both new and old, with a retro atmosphere, not only a cityscape. Morioka Castle, where stone walls remain, and Red Brick Museum, which retains the image of the Meiji era, is a sightseeing spot...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.09.03

[Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture] Follow the footsteps of the Oshu Soma clan, who fostered a unique culture for 800 years...

It has been over 800 years since the Sengoku Daimyo Soma clan was given to Mutsu Kuni Namekatagun (Minamisoma City, Iitate Village) in northern Fukushima Prefecture by Minamoto Yoritomo, and has been in the Reiwa era...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.09.01

[Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture] The abundance of hot springs in the Nasu volcanic belt is attractive. ``Ouchi-juku'' and ``Tonohe...

Yunogami Onsen is located in Shimogomachi, the southernmost tip of the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, bordering Nasu Shiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture. Agagawa River flows through the center of the town...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.29

Hinoedagi Kabuki

What is Hinouegi Village, a hidden village where villagers pass on kabuki? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Hinoematamura is a mountain village located in the southernmost west of Fukushima Prefecture and borders Gunma, Tochigi and Niigata prefectures. Its area is approximately 340 square kilometers, with 98% of the forests occupying its forests. people...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.28

[Tenei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Two hot spring inns with thatched roofs. Full of nostalgic atmosphere...

"Iwase Yumoto Onsen" is located in Tenei Village, located in central Fukushima Prefecture, in Sukagawa City, Shirakawa City, and Aizuwakamatsu City. In the center of Tenei Village, there is a watershed (Bunsuirei) that divides Japan into east and west, and the Oosaka Pass (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.26

Shirakawa Seki destination display

What is Shirakawa's Seki? Shirakawa, a border town where the checkpoint was once located [Fukushima Prefecture]

Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, is located at the entrance to a region called Emishi (now the Tohoku region), which was not at the strength of the Imperial Court until around the Nara period, and at the border, it is located at the entrance to the Kunizakai (Shirakawa Seki/Shirakawa no Shirakawa...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] I went to the Hanagasa Festival! Introducing a photo book and festivals in Yamagata Prefecture that are still available in time

The Yamagata Hanagasa Festival was held from August 5th, so I arrived early and saw the Hanagasa Festival 60th anniversary photo panel exhibition, which gave me a sense of excitement. This time, we will be taking a look at the retrospective panel...

ikokeikoke2022.08.15

Hachiro Kiyokawa

Seikawa Hachiro, creator of the Shinsengumi | What is the personality of the anti-foreigner patriots who opened the curtain on the end of the Edo period? [Yamagata...

Have you heard of Kiyokawa Hachiro, the man who inspired the formation of the Shinsengumi? It is said that "Kiyokawa Hachiro opened at the end of the Edo period and Sakamoto Ryoma closed" in Japan at the time...

nakanaka2022.08.09

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] “Morioka’s talisman rock” Eboshi Rock is one of the best power spots in Iwate

Iwate, blessed with nature, has many mysterious power spots. This time, we will introduce the "Ebo" power stone, which is within walking distance of Morioka Station, among the power spots in Iwate...

nakanaka2022.08.06

It's been three years since the first time in action! Akita Kanto Festival 2022! Introducing highlights [Akita Prefecture]

Many people who are visiting for the first time to see the Akita Kanto Festival are sure to know in advance what kind of places they are worth seeing. This article introduces Akita Kanto Festival 2022...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.08.03

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