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[Christianity spreading in Tohoku: Part 1] Northern Miyagi Prefecture, the village of hidden Christians...

The border between Miyagi and Iwate prefectures, the Yonekawa area in Higashiwa-cho, Tome City, Fujisawa-cho, Ichinoseki City, and Magome area in Motoyoshi-cho, Kesennuma City, are the "hidden Christian Village"...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.09.13

Kattamine Shrine (plaque of Zao Daigongen)

Are there any sacred objects that are constantly moving in the hot spring towns at the top and at the foot of the mountain? Karita Minegami of Miyagi Zao...

The Zao mountain range and the Ou Mountains spanning Miyagi and Yamagata prefectures. Did you know that there is a shrine on the Miyagi Prefecture side of the Zao mountain range where sacred objects move repeatedly in summer and winter? Karita-dake summit and Togata Onsen...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.08.23

Shiwa Inari Shrine, which is one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, is one of the leading power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

There are many power spots in Iwate Prefecture, including Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, but among them, Shiwa Inari is one of the three greatest inaris in Japan, and among them, the one that is attracting attention for being one of the most popular inaris...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.05.17

The legend of the pyramid that lies in Kakunodate City is called Cromanta! [Akita Prefecture]

Have you all heard that Kakunodate City, which borders Aomori and Iwate prefectures, actually exists in this town, which was previously written as "Uetsuno" instead of Kakunodate? Nearby are Hachimantai and Five...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.03.26

Atago Shrine temple name plaque

The main deity of the year of the Dragon and Snake enshrined in the god of fire! Atago Shrine on Mt. Atago (Sendai City)...

Located in the southern part of Sendai city center and on the summit of Mt. Atago, Atago Shrine is famous as a night view spot, as it offers a panoramic view of Sendai city across the Hirose River. It is named after "Atago"...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.30

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the strongest power spot in Aomori? Actually go and check...

Iwakiyama Shrine, located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a very famous shrine that no one knows about. It is a place that is popular among locals, as it also offers cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, but in recent years it has been a power spot...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.11.06

[Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture] A mysterious forest with a 1,000-year history and the belief in Hachiman to ward off evil | Kaminuma Hachiman Shrine

Ueno Hachiman Shrine, located in Tome City, in the northern part of Miyagi Prefecture, is a venerable shrine with a tranquility and a history of thousand years. The tranquil and mysterious precincts are truly a place worthy of being called a power spot...

FitzroyFitzroy2023.09.07

Is Uesugi Takayama praying for rain? Yonezawa Atago Shrine also has an entertainment shrine within its precincts. The background is the joy of that big name...

In Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is Atago Shrine, which is a very old and venerable building. Atago Shrine is particularly passionate in the city, and it is held every year with worship and festivals on a certain date...

ikokeikoke2023.06.21

"Immediate Body Buddha" in Yamagata Prefecture and "Reincarnation Faith" in Yudonoyama

Immediately Buddha. Even if life dies, he will remain forever and watch over people. At the end of his training, the monk will eat only nuts and wild vegetables at his own will, and will reach a limit on the fat content of his body...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.06.15

[Tohoku] Strange festivals in Tohoku! ? Introducing 6 festivals that will surprise people from other prefectures

Japanese people are a festival-loving ethnic group. Festivals are held somewhere in Japan all year round. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, festivals have been self-restrained for the past few years, but due to the lifting of restrictions on activities, this year...

SatomioriSatomiori2023.05.08

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