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[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is May 2nd?

Founding Date of Iwate Bank (Iwate Prefecture) The Bank of Iwate is the first regional bank in Iwate Prefecture, with its head office in Morioka City. Its predecessor, the Iwate Shokusan Bank, was founded on May 2, 1932 (Showa 7).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.05.02

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is May 1st?

Tohoku Electric Power Company was established on May 1, 1951, following the Electric Power Industry Reorganization Order. The company was established as a subsidiary of nine electric power companies across Japan (Hokkaido, Tokyo, Chubu, Hokuriku, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.05.01

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 30th?

Yoshitsune Memorial (Iwate Prefecture) On April 30th, leap year of the 5th year of Bunji (around mid-June in the Gregorian calendar), Minamoto no Yoshitsune was cornered by Fujiwara no Yasuhira (the fourth head of the Oshu Fujiwara clan), who had accepted a request from his half-brother, Minamoto no Yoritomo, to pursue Yoshitsune.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.30

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 29th?

Nakashinta's Fire Prevention Tiger Dance (Miyagi Prefecture) The Hatsuuma Festival is held in Kami Town, Kami District, Miyagi Prefecture, and features the Nakashinta Fire Prevention Tiger Dance. Held annually on April 29th, the festival features a Miyagi...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.29

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 22nd?

The day the civilian airport "Sendai Airfield" was born (Miyagi Prefecture) On April 22, 1957, the civilian airport "Sendai Airfield" was opened at Yanome Airfield, which had been returned by GHQ (Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.22

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 14th?

Founding Date of Yamagata Bank (Yamagata Prefecture) Headquartered in Yamagata City, Yamagata Bank (commonly known as Yamagin), one of Yamagata Prefecture's leading regional banks, was established as a "Ryo" (combined) bank with the aim of taking over the business of the 81st National Bank and other banks after their maturity dates.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.14

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 13th?

Takuboku Memorial (Iwate Prefecture) April 13th marks the death anniversary of Ishikawa Takuboku, a Meiji-era poet and poet. Ishikawa Takuboku was born on February 20th, 1886, in Minami-Iwate Prefecture...

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.13

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 11th?

Yamagata Station opened on April 11, 1901 (Meiji 34), when the Ou-South Line (now the Ou Main Line), which previously ran between Fukushima and Yonezawa, was extended from Yonezawa Station.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.11

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 8th?

Loyal Dog Hachiko Day (Akita Prefecture) "Loyal Dog Hachiko Day" is a commemorative day celebrating the loyalty of Hachiko, an Akita dog who waited at Shibuya Station for 10 years for his late master to return. The day was established on April 8, 1934 (Showa 9).

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.08

[What day is it today? | Tohoku Edition] What day is April 7th?

Shonai Bank, established in Yamagata Prefecture, is headquartered in Yamagata City (its headquarters will change from Tsuruoka City to Yamagata City in 2025). Shonai Bank, one of Yamagata Prefecture's premier regional banks, was formerly the 67th National Bank.

NEFT Editorial Department2025.04.07