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Hachirotaro legend

What is the legend of Hachirotaro? Introducing three episodes that even residents of the prefecture don't know much about [Akita Prefecture]

In Akita, the legend of Hachirotaro, the dragon god of Hachirogata, is left behind in various places, from human to dragon, and the legend of Hachirogata was found in the days before he married Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa, who lives in Hachirogata. In this article, we will introduce many of the Hachirota...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.04.05

Illustration of mountain fortune stones

What is the "Yamasoshi Stone" a folk tale that is passed down in Hiraizumi? The setting of the story is also detailed [Iwate Prefecture]

Have you heard of the folk tale of "Yamafushi Stone" set in the basin of the Togawachi River that flows through Hiraizumi? This article introduces the synopsis of the Yamabushi stones, as well as the Otoko Falls (Kotoga Falls) and Onna Falls (Biwaga Falls) that still remain on the Togawachi River...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.31

[Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A mansion that has watched over the town since the late Edo period! Feel the passage of time at Sairiyashiki...

Marumori Town is a prefectural border town from Miyagi Prefecture to Fukushima Prefecture. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery and human activities coexist. The biggest tourist spot in Marumori Town is Sairi Yashiki, the local museum of Kurano. After the Edo period...

Chimon2022.03.24

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple's "Tateishi-ji"?

Did you know that the prefecture flowers of Yamagata Prefecture are "safflowers"? Yamagata Prefecture is the highest safflower production in Japan. Tracing history, Yamagata Prefecture was the number one safflower producer in Japan even in the early Edo period...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

[Tono, Iwate Prefecture] “Tono Monogatari no Yakata” allows you to experience old tales for yourself! Rent the hometown of monsters...

This time, we will mainly introduce Toono's Monogatari Mansion, a spot that represents Tono, famous as the home of monsters. It is a place where you can see and touch and hear many stories, including Tono Monogatari, and enjoy. ...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.18

Tsuruga Castle at night

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the history of Tsuruga Castle, which was the setting for the tragedy of the end of the Edo period?

Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is a must-see! Its beautiful red roofing makes it popular among castle enthusiasts, but do you know its history? In this article, we'll introduce the history and history of Aizu-Tsuruga Castle...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.10

Hagihime legend

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the legend of Princess Hagi? Legends that remain in Bandai Atami, a popular hot spring area

Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This popular hot spring area is also home to the legendary "Hagihime Legend." The legend of Hagihime tells of the miraculous powers of Bandai Atami Hot Spring...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.08

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is Hanagasa Ondo? A detailed introduction from overview to interesting anecdotes

Hanagasa Ondo, with its lively shakuhachi, shamisen, and taiko drum accompaniment and the memorable chant "Yasho, makasho," is a folk song performed at the Yamagata Hanagasa Festival, held every year from August 5th to 7th...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.05

monkey jizo

What is Monkey Jizo? A folktale about a monkey who pretended to be Jizo and gained good fortune [Yamagata Prefecture]

"Saru Jizo," a folktale that originated in Yamagata and was broadcast on the Japanese folklore show Manga Nippon Mukashibanashi in January 1976, is a folktale that is widely passed down in Yamaguchi, Saitama, Niigata, and other prefectures. In this article, we will introduce the story of Saru Jizo in Yamagata.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.02

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

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