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Statue of Yuji Koseki

Who is Koseki Yuji? A musician from Fukushima City who was the model for the NHK morning drama "Yell" [...

Yuji Koseki is a musician associated with Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. He became a hot topic when he became a model in the 2020 NHK morning drama "Ale"...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.29

[Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A mansion that has watched over the town since the late Edo period! Feel the passage of time at Sairiyashiki...

Marumori Town is a border town between Miyagi Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery, and human activity coexist. Speaking of Marumori Town's biggest tourist destination...

Chimon2022.03.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple's "Tateishi-ji"?

Did you know that the prefectural flower of Yamagata Prefecture is safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the largest producer of safflower in Japan. Tracing its history, Yamagata also...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

[Tono, Iwate Prefecture] “Tono Monogatari no Yakata” allows you to experience old tales for yourself! Rent the hometown of monsters...

This time, we will mainly introduce Tono Monogatari no Yakata, a spot that represents Tono, which is famous as the hometown of monsters. See many stories including Tono Monogatari...

NEFT Editorial Department2022.03.18

Tsuruga Castle at night

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the history of Tsuruga Castle, which was the setting for the tragedy of the end of the Edo period?

Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is the place to go! Tsuruga Castle is popular among castle fans because of its beautiful red tiles, but do you know its history? ...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.10

Hagihime legend

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the legend of Princess Hagi? Legends that remain in Bandai Atami, a popular hot spring area

Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a popular place as Bandai Atami Onsen, and there is a legend known as ``Hagihime Legend'' here. In the legend of Hagihime, Iwa...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is Hanagasa Ondo? Detailed introduction from overview to interesting episodes

The Hanagasa Ondo, with its lively accompaniment of shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko drums, and the musical accompaniment of ``yassho, makasho'' is impressive, it is held every year between August 5th and 7th in Yamagata...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.05

[Iwate Prefecture] Shops where you can enjoy the charm of Nanbu ironware and local gourmet food made with Nanbu ironware...

Nanbu ironware has been made in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture since ancient times. Due to its tasteful surface pattern and high functionality, it is popular not only in Japan but also overseas.

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.03.03

monkey jizo

What is Saru Jizo? Introducing a folk tale of a Jizo statue who gained good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Monkey Jizo", which was introduced in Yamagata and broadcast in the manga Nihon Mukashibanashi in January 1976, is an ancient story that is widely passed down in Yamaguchi, Saitama, and Niigata prefectures.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.02

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin (Dososhin), which is said to be located along roadsides at village boundaries and mountain passes, to prevent foreign pestilence and evil spirits from coming, can be found in various types and shapes all over Japan.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

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