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Sendai Shiro

The God of Fortune is real! ? The legend of Sendai Shiro! [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

Did you know that there once existed a god of good fortune in Sendai? His name was ``Sendai Shiro.'' Even now, there are stores displaying his photo, hoping to benefit from his blessings.

Chimon2017.01.24

Donto Festival, a traditional event for New Year's Day [Miyagi Prefecture]

When the sound of bamboo exploding in flames echoes through the temple grounds, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the new year has begun. Held at Osaki Hachiman Shrine in the cold skies...

Chimon2017.01.16

Komachido

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture is said to be the "home to Ono Komachi"! The sadness of a stunning beauty...

Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beauties in the world. She was a female poet from the Heian period and is also famous for her poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu and the Kokin Wakashu collection. However, Ono Komachi...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.11.29

Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the legendary story of "The Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Tazawako is located about 10 minutes by bus from Tazawako Station, the Komachi stop on the Akita Shinkansen. Japan's deepest lake "Lake Tazawa" Lake Tazawa is...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.11.15

Torii of Osaki Hachiman Shrine

"Osaki Hachimangu Shrine" is a national treasure and a national treasure that is famous for its nude visits at Donto Festivals [Miyagi Prefecture]

Osaki Hachiman Shrine is a shrine located on the west side of Aoba Ward, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, along Prefectural Route 31 (Sendai Murata Line) in Yahata, Aoba Ward, Sendai City, which is a designated city by ordinance.

NEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Osorezan

[Aomori Prefecture] One corner of Japan's 3rd generation Sacred Ground in Mutsu City, "Osoreyama"

Osoreyama is a mountain known as a sacred peak located in Mutsu Ichita, Aomori Prefecture, along with Mt. Koya and Mt.

NEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

Dewa Sanzan Shrine Sanjinkai Festival Hall

Dewa Sanzan is a famous mountain worship venue that symbolizes "life, death, and rebirth" throughout the country [...

The three mountains in Yamagata Prefecture are general term for the three mountains, Mt. Haguro, Mt. Gassan, and Mt. Yudono, and are famous nationwide as sacred sites for mountain worship and Shugendo. What is Dewa Sanzan...

NEFT Editorial Department2016.09.14

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