Akita Prefecture is home to a variety of pottery, including Naraoka-yaki, a pottery with a mysterious blue color. Every piece of pottery has a unique history and is now used as a souvenir...
ako
When it comes to traditional performing arts that originated in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, it is undoubtedly the Tsugaru Shamisen. Music with a fast tempo and many notes is light and makes you feel good just listening to it.
Harumaki
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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Hachirogata in Akita Prefecture once boasted an area of 220 square kilometers and was known as the second largest lake in Japan after Lake Biwa. The growth of Hachirogata...
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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...
ako
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.
Chimon
When the sound of bamboo exploding in flames echoes through the temple grounds, the people of Miyagi Prefecture realize once again that the new year has begun. Held at Osaki Hachiman Shrine in the cold skies...
Chimon
Ono Komachi is also known as one of the three most beautiful women in the world. She was a female poet of the Heian period and is famous for her Hyakunin Isshu and Kokin Wakashu. However, Ono Komachi's life...
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