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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 for Bandai Atami Onsen, but the legend of "Hagihime Legend" remains here. The legend of Hagihime is a story of the spiritual power of Bandai Atami Onsen...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.08

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

Hanagasa Ondo, which is impressive with lively accompaniments such as shakuhachi, shamisen, taiko drums, and other music, and the sung phrase "Yassho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, which is held every year from August 5th to 7th...

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 since ancient times in Morioka City and Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. The tasteful surface pattern and high functionality make it attracting attention not only in Japan but also overseas. In this article...

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]

"Saru Jizo" was introduced to Yamagata and aired in the Manga Nihon Hajimeba in January 1976, and is a folk tale that has been widely talked about in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Niigata Prefecture, and other places. In this article, we will introduce the following...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.02

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

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

What is a sequel? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stones drawn by Yanagita Kunio in Tono Monogatari [Rock...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a mysterious stone called "Sekai Stone" that can be placed on two stones lined up like two platforms and passed underneath like a torii gate. Yanagida, a folklorist...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

Illustration of a monkey drinking sake

What is monkey sake? A detailed explanation of the medicinal liquor introduced by Sugae Masumi in Yukidewamichi [Akita Prefecture]

Sugae Masumi, a Japanese scholar and traveler from the late Edo period, wrote in "Yukidewamichi" that he made monkey sake at the house of Shimada Gensuke, who has lived in Tashiro Village (now Yamauchi Village), and is effective in treating stomach pains. This note...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.24

A stone monument with a Freemasonry mark engraved on the ruins of Sendai Castle Ote Gate

A Freemasonry stone monument near the ruins of Sendai Castle Otemon? Examining Sendai mystery! ...

Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is home to Date Masamune's castle, Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), and near the site of the major gate, there is a stone monument that appears to be from a "Freemason," making it a hot topic as a small urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

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What is Ubaku? A detailed introduction to Yamagata's folk tales that were also broadcast in Manga Japanese Folklore.

Did you know that Yamagata has many folk tales, some of which were also famously broadcast in Manga Japanese Famous Stories? In this article, we will introduce "Obakusuki"...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.19

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What is quesarampasaran? A detailed explanation of mysterious objects that bring good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

I know that quesarang pasaran brings happiness to people who have it, but I'm sure there are a surprising number of people who don't know whether it's a living thing or a plant in the first place...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.17

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