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Scary stories and slightly sad stories... "Michinoku Otogi Kaido" with many stories left behind [Miyagi Prefecture White...

"Michinoku Fairy Tale Highway" consists of Shiroishi City, Shichikashukumachi, Miyagi Prefecture, Nanyo City, Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.04.05

[Takahata Town, Yamagata Prefecture] A shrine dedicated to dogs and cats? Detailed introduction to the history of Inu no Miya and Neko no Miya

There are said to be more than 150,000 shrines and temples across the country, as the phrase ``eight million gods'' suggests. The same goes for the deity that is enshrined...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.03.10

The gorgeous "Noheji Gion Festival" and Kitamae Ship port call "Noheji" [Aomori Prefecture]

Noheji Town, Aomori Prefecture, is a port town located at the end of Mutsu Bay, at the base of the Shimokita Peninsula, between the Tsugaru Peninsula and the Shimokita Peninsula. “Noheji” is an Ainu word...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.03.06

[Yamagata Prefecture] 3 famous waters in Yamagata Prefecture! Yamagata Prefecture is home to blessed water created by snow, mountains, and forests.

Yamagata Prefecture, home to many famous mountains such as Mt. Chokai, Mt. Zao, and Mt. Dewa Sanzan (Mt. Gassan, Mt. Haguro, and Mt. Yudono), boasts the largest area of ​​natural beech forest in Japan, and its mountains and forests are...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.24

Doll's Festival

Yamagata is dyed with Hina! We offer Hina dolls from all over Yamagata, from ancient Hina to Kyoto Hina and hanging Hina...

Speaking of March, in Japan, Doll's Festival is an annual festival to pray for the healthy growth of girls. In Yamagata Prefecture, the old...

ikokeikoke2023.02.23

[Akita Prefecture] 4 famous waters in Akita Prefecture and the Arayawakusui group in Akita City! Delicious rice and local sake...

Akita Prefecture is known for its delicious rice and alcohol, and delicious water can be found all over the prefecture. The Shirakami Mountain Range, a world heritage site, extends north on three sides of the prefecture...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.22

[Aomori Prefecture] 8 famous waters in Aomori Prefecture! A treasure trove of refreshing spring water nurtured by the blue forest!

Aomori Prefecture has many historical spring waters, many of which are loved by local residents for drinking. Especially in the Tsugaru region, Wakusui is...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.02.20

The zodiac sign for 2023 is "rabbit", and what is the "hemological god" zodiac belief unique to Sendai? [Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture]

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there are 12 shrines and temples with zodiac zodiacs, and the main gods tailored to each zodiac) are "Kai Kami, Key ...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.01.23

The crane's favor 00

Is the origin of the legendary "The Crane's Return"? "Uruyama, Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture" and "Tsurufuyama Jinzoji Temple"

The old tale, "The Crane's Return," begins with a place once in a while, is probably a story that many people have heard at least once. All over the country...

ikokeikoke2023.01.20

[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Let's go see the fantastic scenery unique to the snow country!

The Snow Lantern Festival in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, which will be held for the first time in three years, is so popular that it has many fans not only from the city's residents but also from inside and outside the prefecture. ...

ikokeikoke2023.01.18

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