The Oga Mayama Denshokan shows the legend of "Namahage" through skits. Namahage, the visitor god, is a national tradition that represents Oga city in Akita Prefecture...
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Tono City, located about an hour by train from Shin-Hanamaki Station, is home to many folk tales and legends. Old folk house-style buildings and rivers where kappa are said to have lived...
Mt. Chokai, which straddles Akita and Yamagata prefectures, is one of Japan's top 100 scenic spots and is also counted as one of Japan's 100 famous mountains. The altitude is over 2,300 meters, and the summit...
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In recent years, experiential tourism has become popular, especially among couples and families. Tapkop Sou...
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When you think of Japanese reserves, many people may remember the Tokugawa reserves, but the legend of the buried treasure itself actually remains everywhere in Japan. Iwate Prefecture...
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I would like to introduce Kappafuchi in Tono City. The entrance to Kappabuchi is located within the grounds of Jokenji Temple.The Tale of Tono mentions many places where kappas live. ...
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Ranked 2nd in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls Yasu no Taki in Akita Prefecture is a famous waterfall that has been ranked 2nd in Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls. At an altitude of about 800 meters, it is quite impressive...
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Akita Prefecture is known as a snow country located in the northern part of Japan. There are many festivals in Akita Prefecture that are unique and fantastical. example...
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Did you know that there is a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? Although it is a place only known to those in the know, Aomori Prefecture actually has many mysterious spots...
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Did you know that there once existed a god of good fortune in Sendai? His name was ``Sendai Shiro.'' Even now, there are stores displaying his photo, hoping to benefit from his blessings.
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