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The National Astronomical Observatory Mizusawa Campus was the first in Japan to connect with space [Iwate Prefecture]

Although the name sounds like a university, the Mizusawa Campus of the National Astronomical Observatory is actually an observatory of the National Astronomical Observatory. Its predecessor was the oldest surviving "latitude observatory" of the National Astronomical Observatory, opened in 1899 (Meiji 32).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.07.25

[Iwate Prefecture] Jomon Flame Fujisawa Wildfire Festival 2022 will be held! Making original Jomon pottery...

The Fujisawa No Yaki Festival in Fujisawa-cho, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, which was cancelled for the second consecutive year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held for the first time in three years for two days, Saturday, August 13th and Sunday, August 14th, 2022...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.23

[Yamagata Prefecture] It’s summer! It's a festival! Hanagasa returns | The long-awaited Hanagasa Festival 202...

Each of the six Tohoku prefectures has its historic summer festivals. In hoping for the reconstruction and reconstruction of the Great East Japan Earthquake that occurred in 2011, the "Tohoku Rokusatsu Festival" will be held in each of the six Tohoku prefectures (Aomori/Nebuta Festival, autumn...

ikokeikoke2022.07.21

[Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture] A brave festival where cavalry warriors compete. With a history of over 1000 years...

In the Soma region of Fukushima Prefecture, there is a brave festival where cavalry warriors dressed in armor called "Soma no Maoi," which is said to have a history of over 1,000 years...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.07.20

Did you know that Fukushima Prefecture is actually Natto Prefecture? We also introduce recommended products and secret natto arrangements

When you think of cities and towns that are famous for their natto, what comes to mind? Many people may think of Mito City due to the influence of their image and mascot characters, but Fukushima Prefecture is also one of the major consumer destinations...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.18

[Iwate Prefecture] Why is Iwate/Morioka called that? Find out the origin of place names!

Iwate Prefecture is full of sights and attractions, including culinary cultures such as wankosoba, Morioka reimen, and jajamen, as well as historical heritage sites such as Motsu-ji Temple and Chuson-ji Temple. But have you ever wondered why Iwate Prefecture was named after Iwate?.

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.07.15

[Iwate Prefecture during the Boshin War] What was the decision of the Morioka and Ichinoseki clans?

During the Boshin War, which took place throughout the Tohoku region, Iwate Prefecture was not a battlefield. At the time, the northern half of Iwate Prefecture was the Morioka Domain of the Nanbu clan, and the southern half was the Ichinoseki Domain, which had close ties to the Sendai Domain.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.12

[Aomori Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of the Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Hachinohe, and Shichinohe domains?

During the Boshin War, no major battles occurred in Aomori Prefecture, and the region remained peaceful. The Shichinohe Domain (also known as Morioka Shinden Domain), a branch domain of the Morioka Domain in the eastern part of the prefecture, acted alongside the Morioka Domain, while the Hachinohe Domain maintained a neutral stance.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.07.05

Uesugi Takayama

Who is Uesugi Takayama, the portrait figure that is always displayed at elementary and junior high schools in Yonezawa City? ...

Did you know that portraits of Uesugi Yozan hang in elementary and junior high school gymnasiums in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture? He is affectionately known as "Lord Yozan" by the people of Yonezawa...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.06.30

[Akita Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of the Kubota, Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains?

At the end of the Edo period, Akita Prefecture consisted of the 200,000 koku Kubota Domain (Akita Domain) and its branch domains, as well as small domains with less than 20,000 koku each, such as Kameda Domain, Honjo Domain, and Yajima Domain. Among the domains within Akita Prefecture, including the Kubota Domain...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.28

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