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[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Day 2 Part 1

Why is “Hiraizumi Cultural Heritage” a World Heritage Site in the first place? [Exchange of ideas and culture seen in Hiraizumi] [Reflection of Hiraizumi's ideas handed down to this day] Aiming to climb Tsukimi-zaka...

editorial staff2022.12.18

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] We visited the Sendai City History and Folklore Museum located in Kotsugaoka Park.

The Sendai City History and Folklore Museum (formerly the 4th Infantry Regiment Barracks) located in Kotsugaoka Park used to be a dormitory for soldiers in the past, but the 4th Barracks...

editorial staff2022.12.16

[Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture] The charm of Minamiaizu. Touring the precious cultural assets that remain in Minamiaizu

Minamiaizu District, consisting of Shimogo Town, Minami Aizu Town, Tadami Town, and Hinoe Matamura, is part of the Fukushima Prefectural Association...

NORIJUN2022.12.15

[Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture] The mysterious world of Geopark Shimokita Peninsula “The souls of the dead return to the world...

Shimokita Peninsula is the northernmost tip of Honshu, a peninsula that juts out onto the Pacific Ocean side of Aomori Prefecture. It is often compared to "Kintaro's Masakari" or its shape resembling an axe. Shimokita...

NORIJUN2022.12.04

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Tour of the 33 Kannon Kannon that remain in Minamiaizu. "Go...

There are many ``33 Kannon'' left in the Aizu region. It became a stronghold of people's hearts. "Thirty-three Kannon" means Kannon is enshrined...

NORIJUN2022.12.03

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are here! Red full of blessings...

Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are located in Yurihonjo City, located in the southern part of Akita Prefecture on the Sea of Japan side. The three major Hase Kannon temples in Japan are Hasedera Temple in Sakurai City, Nara, and Nagano Temple in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture...

editorial staff2022.11.29

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

Kumano Taisha Shrine, located in the Miyauchi district of Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to be the oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture. Kumano Taisha has the longest history in the Tohoku region, and is also large and important...

ikoke2022.11.25

[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Part 1 of Day 1

Arrival at Akita Station at 3:00 PM Arrival! Folk Performing Arts Tradition Hall (Neburi Nagashi Hall) Folk Performing Arts Tradition Hall (Neburi Nagashi Hall) GOOGLE MAP Neburi Nagashi Hall...

editorial staff2022.11.11

[Okitama region, Yamagata prefecture] Eating the flowers used in the imperial crest is ``unbelievable''...

Autumn of harvest, autumn of appetite? One of the many delicious autumn ingredients is chrysanthemums. Do you eat chrysanthemum flowers? It may not be popular nationwide...

ikoke2022.10.13

[Hongo, Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Loved by many people for 400 years. Aizu ceramics "Ai...

``Aizu Hongo-yaki'' is a pottery with a 400-year history produced in Hongo, Aizumisato-cho, near Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture.

NORIJUN2022.10.09

[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Day 2 Part 1

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] We visited the Sendai City History and Folklore Museum located in Kotsugaoka Park.

[Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture] The charm of Minamiaizu. Touring the precious cultural assets that remain in Minamiaizu

[Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture] The mysterious world of Geopark Shimokita Peninsula “The souls of the dead return to the world...

[Minamiaizu, Fukushima Prefecture] Tour of the 33 Kannon Kannon that remain in Minamiaizu. "Go...

[Yurihonjo City, Akita Prefecture] Japan's three largest Hase Kannon statues are here! Red full of blessings...

[Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture] The oldest shrine in Yamagata Prefecture, Kumano Taisha Shrine in Nanyo City has a legend of three rabbits...

[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Part 1 of Day 1

[Okitama region, Yamagata prefecture] Eating the flowers used in the imperial crest is ``unbelievable''...

[Hongo, Aizumisato Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Loved by many people for 400 years. Aizu ceramics "Ai...

[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Is the name similar to that in the whole country? Exquisite sweets from Kita Furukawa Prefecture...

[Yamagata Prefecture] Is it a reminder drug? Yamagata’s specialty Japanese sweets “Noshiume”

[Miyagi Prefecture] Does “Hokkaido” have many lands that are related to “Miyagi Prefecture”? Sendai samurai...

[Tohoku] I went! 150th anniversary of railway opening! Travel with JR East Pass. Part 1 of Day 1

[Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture] The definitive Sanriku souvenir that looks and tastes delicious, “Kindon”!

[Miyagi Prefecture] “Togatta Kokeshi”, a traditional kokeshi doll developed at “Togatta Onsen” in Miyagi Zao

[Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture] Part 2 ① Christianity spreads in Tohoku, becoming a hidden Christian village...

[Aomori Prefecture] How cold is it in Aomori? Introducing cold weather measures for your winter trip to Aomori!

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] Karamatsu of Sakai, the god of matchmaking, fertility, safe childbirth, and protection of women's lives...

[Tsugaru, Aomori Prefecture] Japan's northernmost private railway "Tsugaru Railway" is more than just a railway...

[Ajigasawa, Aomori Prefecture] “Yaki Squid Street” is famous for its squid curtains! We are receiving repeat customers one after another due to the concentrated flavor.

[Ninohe City, Iwate Prefecture] What is Hecchoko Dango? Detailed explanation from the meaning of the name to how to make it

20,000 pieces can be sold in a day! ? ``Akiu Ohagi'' from the local supermarket ``Shufunoten Saichi''

[Aomori Prefecture] 3 recommended local train routes! Enjoy cherry blossoms, apples, the sea, and snow from the train window

[Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Shirakawa Seki? Shirakawa, a border town where a checkpoint was once located

[Odate City, Akita Prefecture] Odate played an important role in the Kubota clan during the Edo period. With the Meiji Restoration...

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Iwate Prefecture that you can choose based on secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back part 1] The journey to Tohoku begins with “crossing the Shirakawa barrier”...

[Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture] The in-house silver mine supported the finances of the Akita clan. There are 15,000 people in the coal mining town...

[Iwate Prefecture] The Nanbu domain, which was well aware of the importance of horses, bred military horses during the Edo period...

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the relationship between Sengoku warlord Oda Nobunaga and Yamagata? Precious portraits and Lord Nobunaga are enshrined...

[Akita Prefecture] The townscape of Yokote, which was burnt down during the Boshin War, has been recreated

[Akita City, Akita Prefecture] After the Meiji era, Kubo suffered from frequent large fires and changed...

[Iwate Prefecture] 3 recommended local railway routes! A railway of hope that overcomes the earthquake disaster.

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Excited! Enthusiasm! I do not want to return! Wonderful times at Miyagikyo Distillery...

[Iwate Prefecture] The express train "Rikuchu" that once existed has been passed down as a legend...

[Iwate Prefecture] What is the “Demon Corpse Village” that existed in Iwate during the Meiji period? Approaching the legend and true identity of demons

[Akita Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Akita Prefecture that you can choose from secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!