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...
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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...
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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?".
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The Fukushima Civic Home Garden brings together, preserves, and exhibits important folk heritage items that are destined to disappear, such as old thatched-roof wooden buildings and playhouses, to be passed on to future generations.
Mount Kuromata has become famous in recent years as a power spot due to its beautiful conical shape, and there's even an urban legend that it might be a pyramid.
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If you ask, "Do you know any Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer, "No." However, even though Iwate does not have any nationally popular warlords, there are some who deserve more recognition...
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The folk performing arts handed down throughout Japan vary in character from region to region, and the Shishiodori (Deer Dance), widely practiced in Iwate Prefecture, is one such form of folk performing art. In this article, we'll take a closer look at the Shishiodori...
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Egatani Nyobo is a folk tale passed down throughout Japan, but did you know that the plot and ending vary slightly depending on the region in which it is passed down? In this article, we will introduce the plot of Egatani Nyobo, as told in Yamagata...
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In Akita, legends of Hachirotaro, the dragon god of Lake Hachirogata, have been passed down throughout the country, telling the story of how he transformed from a human into a dragon, lived in Lake Hachirogata, and married Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa. This article introduces many of the legends of Hachirotaro...
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Are you familiar with the folktale "Yamabushi Stone," which takes place in the Togouchi River basin that flows through Hiraizumi? This article provides a summary of the story and details the Otaki (Kotogataki) and Medaki (Biwagataki) waterfalls that still remain in the Togouchi River.
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