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The Legend of Gold in Mutsu Province | The Koganeyama Gold Mine Site in Wakuya Town, said to be Japan's first gold-producing region [Miya...

The official history "Shoku Nihongi" records that in 749 (the 21st year of Tenpyo) during the Nara period, gold dust was presented to the Imperial Court from Mutsu Province. The source of this gold is believed to be Wakuya Town, Toda County, Miyagi Prefecture.

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Old-style martial arts (Miyagi and Fukushima edition)

[Miyagi and Fukushima Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...

It is self-evident that the samurai's duty was to fight, and for this reason, numerous martial arts have been devised and refined throughout history. In ancient times, martial arts in general were called "the way of archery and horseback riding," and the art of archery and horseback riding was...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.11.21

Old-style martial arts (Aomori and Iwate)

[Aomori and Iwate Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...

It is self-evident that the samurai's duty was to fight, and for this reason, numerous martial arts have been devised and refined throughout history. In ancient times, martial arts in general were called "the way of archery and horseback riding," and the art of archery and horseback riding was...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.11.17

Tomb of Gamo Ujisato (Five-ringed Pagoda)

A Christian and one of the "Seven Philosophers of Rikyu" | The grave of the multifaceted Gamo Ujisato [Fukuoka].

Zuiunzan Kotokuji Temple, located in Sakaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is an ancient temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Within its grounds lies the tomb of Gamou Ujisato, a Sengoku period feudal lord who laid the foundations of Aizu.

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Old-style martial arts (Yamagata and Akita edition)

[Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Numerous unique techniques are still handed down...

It is self-evident that the samurai's duty was to fight, and for this reason, numerous martial arts have been devised and refined throughout history. In ancient times, martial arts in general were called "the way of archery and horseback riding," and the art of archery and horseback riding was...

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.11.12

Rakan Children's Park

A mysterious park lined with impressive stone Buddha statues | The history of Morioka City's "Rakan Children's Park"...

Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of Morioka City. Walk south for a few minutes along Miyako Kaido, a road that runs north to south from the main entrance, and you'll see Rakan Children's Park on your left. At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary, quiet residential area...

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[The Mystery of Kamakura] Is Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture, related to the Kamakura Shogunate?

A winter tradition in Akita Prefecture is the "kamakura." In Yokote City, the traditional kamakura involves piling up snow into a mountain, digging a large hole inside, and then eating mochi (rice cakes) and ozoni (a type of soup)...

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Ogatsu Hoin Kagura (Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) - Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025

Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore | Rekimin Autumn Festival 2025 Photo Report (October 25, 2025)...

The Sendai City Museum of History and Folklore's 18th Autumn Festival will be held on October 25, 2025, at Tsutsumioka Park in central Sendai.

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Sawame Lion Dance (Morioka City)

Sakurayama Shrine | Photo report of the joint local performing arts dedication (October 12, 2025) [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]

A joint dedication of local performing arts by four groups held in the center of Morioka City. This is a scene from a joint dedication of local performing arts held at Sakurayama Shrine in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture on October 12, 2025. A total of four performing groups...

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Rice drying scene in the countryside

Why are rice drying methods different? Scenes after rice harvesting vary by region

When driving through the rice fields of Tohoku in autumn, you may come across strange shapes lined up in the fields after the rice harvest. Small pyramidal hills and rows of rice sheaves lined up like a wall...

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    Come to Iwaki and eat swordfish! Unique menu items are constantly being added!.
  • "Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...
  • Aomori is a hidden horse meat producing region! Explaining why horse meat culture has spread
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    Make Aburafu Donburi at Home! A Delicious B-Class Gourmet Originating from Miyagi Prefecture
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  • Chewy? Crunchy? What is the Japanese sweet "Unpei"? A traditional taste rooted in the region [Aomori...
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    [Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! How were Western varieties introduced?
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    The retro-style "Marukan Building Grand Dining Hall" is a representative gourmet spot in Hanamaki!.
  • Uesugi Yozan
    Who is Uesugi Yozan, the man whose portrait hangs in every elementary and junior high school in Yonezawa?.
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    The legend of the once-existent express train "Rikuchu" and its extremely complicated operation...
  • Uneme Legend
    What is the "Uneeme Legend," a tragic love story? The shadow of the legend remains to this day [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]
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    Four historic sites related to Katakura Kagetsuna, a famous vassal of Date Masamune, and the Katakura family [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Sanriku performing arts come together! Sanriku International Arts Festival 2025 "Kazumasu" photo report [...
  • The Hashino Iron Mine, a World Heritage Site in Kamaishi City, Iwate Prefecture, is a structure that symbolizes Japan's Meiji era industrial revolution.
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What was the Soma Daisaku Incident? The lord of the Tsugaru domain, a samurai of the Nanbu clan, also known as the Chushingura of Michinoku...
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The shrine and explanatory sign of Arahagihaba Shrine (Iwadeyama, Osaki City)
Arahagihaba Shrine in Iwadeyama | Has it been enshrined for 2,000 years? Its name is even etched into the place name...
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Odate city is currently breeding the endangered Japanese crayfish!.
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Scary stories and slightly sad stories... Michinoku Fairy Tale Road is home to many stories...
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