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Yamagata military commander

Three Sengoku warlords from Yamagata Prefecture! Mogami Yoshimitsu, Naoe Kanetsugu, and Shimura Mitsuyasu

During the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600, a major battle known as the Keicho Dewa War took place in Yamagata Prefecture. The battle was fought between the Mogami forces of the Eastern Army, based at Yamagata Castle, and the Uesugi forces of Aizu and Yonezawa, who supported the Western Army.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.06.02

The tiles in the arcade in front of Sendai Station reveal the remains of a waterway from the Edo period?.

The Sendai Station Shopping Arcade is a popular tourist spot with many people coming and going. However, there is a mystery about this shopping arcade that is not well known even among Miyagi residents. That mystery is the "pattern of the arcade tiles"...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.06.01

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why did "Shogi" become a specialty of Tendo City? Explore its origins and history!

Yamagata Prefecture is a place full of attractions, from hot springs to fruit to ramen. One of its attractions is "Shogi in Tendo City." However, even if you have a vague idea of ​​what shogi is, you may not know why it is so famous...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.30

What is the story behind the origin of Lake Inawashiro's Okinajima Island? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Lake Inawashiro is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Many people have probably heard of it. In fact, there is an island called Okinajima within Lake Inawashiro, and it is home to a mysterious anecdote...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.29

Akita military commander

Three Sengoku Warlords from Akita Prefecture! Ando Aki, Tozawa Moriyasu, and Onodera Kagemichi

During the Sengoku period, Akita Prefecture was a place of many warlords, with the influence of the central government's leaders Nobunaga, Hideyoshi, and Ieyasu all intertwined in a complex way. Among them, there was one man who expanded his territory and was highly regarded for his wisdom and bravery...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.26

The Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival, a grand cat festival for cat lovers, and cat legends [Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know? Every year, Sendai City holds the Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival in Wakabayashi Ward. I'm sorry, but honestly, I didn't know about it. I just happened to learn about Sendai's history, traditions, and legends...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.21

Miyagi military commander

Three Sengoku warlords from Miyagi Prefecture! Date Masamune, Katakura Kagetsuna, and Date Masazane

During the Sengoku period, Miyagi Prefecture was a place of warring factions, with local lords who had been granted territories by the shogunate during the Kamakura period competing with one another. The Date clan, which grew in power during this time, was led by the 14th head of the Date clan, Tanemune, and the 15th head of the Date clan, Harumune.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.19

Danburi Choja

What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the old story that inspired the name of the sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, Danburi Choja, a sweet potato shochu produced and sold by Akita Prefecture Fermentation Industry Co., Ltd., won the Tokyo Whisky & Spirits Competition (TWSC) 2020...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

Aomori military commander

Three Sengoku warlords from Aomori Prefecture! Tsugaru Tamenobu, Ishikawa Takanobu, and Namioka Tomonaga

During the Edo period, Aomori Prefecture was largely divided into the Tsugaru Domain in the west and the Nanbu Domain in the east, and in the Meiji period the current prefectural border was established. These two domains differed in language and culture, and were said to have had many feuds and not get along well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.11

Illustration of a red cow

How did the traditional craft "Akabeko" come about? Exploring its origins and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a traditional craft with a charming, swaying neck. Many people are familiar with its distinctive appearance and name. However, many people may be wondering, "Why is it called Akabeko?" or "What is Akabeko?".

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.05

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