In Akita, the legend of Hachiro Taro, the dragon god of Hachirogata, changes from a human to a dragon, lives in Hachirogata, and marries Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa.
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Do you know the folk tale ``Yamabuseishi,'' which is set in the basin of the Togouchi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article provides an overview of the Yamabushi stone, which still remains in the Togouchi River...
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Marumori Town is a border town between Miyagi Prefecture and Fukushima Prefecture. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery, and human activity coexist. Speaking of Marumori Town's biggest tourist destination...
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Did you know that the prefectural flower of Yamagata Prefecture is safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the largest producer of safflower in Japan. Tracing its history, Yamagata also...
This time, we will mainly introduce Tono Monogatari no Yakata, a spot that represents Tono, which is famous as the hometown of monsters. See many stories including Tono Monogatari...
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Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is the place to go! Tsuruga Castle is popular among castle fans because of its beautiful red tiles, but do you know its history? ...
Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a popular place as Bandai Atami Onsen, and there is a legend known as ``Hagihime Legend'' here. In the legend of Hagihime, Iwa...
The Hanagasa Ondo, with its lively accompaniment of shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko drums, and the musical accompaniment of ``yassho, makasho'' is impressive, it is held every year between August 5th and 7th in Yamagata...
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"Monkey Jizo", which was introduced in Yamagata and broadcast in the manga Nihon Mukashibanashi in January 1976, is an ancient story that is widely passed down in Yamaguchi, Saitama, and Niigata prefectures.
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Dososhin (Dososhin), which is said to be located along roadsides at village boundaries and mountain passes, to prevent foreign pestilence and evil spirits from coming, can be found in various types and shapes all over Japan.
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