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Donto Festival, a traditional event for New Year's Day [Miyagi Prefecture]

When the sound of bamboo bursting amidst the flames, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the year has begun. The "Pine Burning Festival" is held at Osaki Hachimangu Shrine in the cold sky. Wear in cold weather gear...

2017.01.16

Komachido

Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture is said to be the "home to Ono Komachi"! The sadness of a stunning beauty...

Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beauties in the world. She was a female poet from the Heian period and is also famous for her poetry from the Hyakunin Isshu and the Kokin Wakashu collection. However, the life of Ono Komachi is not well known. ...

2016.11.29

Legend of Princess Tatsuko of Lake Tazawa

What is the legendary story of "The Legend of Princess Tatsuko" that is passed down on Lake Tazawa, the deepest lake in Japan? [Akita Prefecture]

Lake Tazawa is located about a 10-minute bus ride from Tazawako Station, the Komachi station on the Akita Shinkansen. Lake Tazawa is the deepest lake in Japan. Lake Tazawa has an area of ​​25.8 square kilometers.

2016.11.15

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