Anniversaries, incidents, and more... What happened in Tohoku in the past? We'll introduce it to you on a daily basis
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0923]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0923-600x420.png.webp)
The birth of Aomori Prefecture On September 23, 1871, "Aomori Prefecture" was established by changing the name of "Hirosaki Prefecture." A little further back, on July 14, 1871, the abolition of feudal domains and the establishment of prefectures led to the creation of the current Aomori Prefecture area...
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The day Aizu Tsuruga Castle surrendered during the Boshin War (Fukushima Prefecture) The Aizu War, a major battlefield in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture, was celebrated on September 22, 1868 (Gregorian calendar).
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0921]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0921-600x420.png.webp)
Kenji Memorial (Iwate Prefecture) This is the anniversary of the death of Miyazawa Kenji, a poet and children's story writer from the Taisho to early Showa eras. He is known for his fairy tales "Night on the Galactic Railroad" and "Wind-Up Matasaburo," as well as the collection of fairy tales "The Restaurant of Many Orders.".
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Showa-era photographer Domon Ken's death anniversary (Yamagata Prefecture) Showa-era photographer Domon Ken was born on October 25, 1909, in Takamachi, Sakata Town, Akumi District, Yamagata Prefecture (now Aioimachi, Sakata City).
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0914]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0914-600x420.png.webp)
The Ou Main Line opened in September 1905 (Meiji 38). The Ou Main Line runs from Fukushima Station in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, through Yamagata Prefecture and Akita Prefecture, to Aomori Station in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture.
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Munakata Shiko's Death Anniversary (Aomori Prefecture) Munakata Shiko, a printmaker from Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture, died on September 5, 1903, the son of swordsmiths Kokichi and Sada Munakata, one of fifteen siblings (nine boys and six girls).
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Beef Tongue Day (Miyagi Prefecture): September 10th is designated as "Beef Tongue Day" based on a wordplay where "gyu" (9) and "tan" (ten = 10). This day is centered around Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0909]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0909-600x420.png.webp)
The Tohoku Expressway was fully opened on September 9, 1987 (Showa 62). The Tohoku Expressway is a major artery planned to promote industry in the Tohoku region and strengthen logistics between the region and the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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Anniversary of the opening of Konan Railway Co., Ltd. [Aomori Prefecture] On September 7, 1927, Konan Railway Co., Ltd., a railway company operating the Konan Line and Owani Line mainly in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, opened the Hirosaki-Tsugaru Onoe section (present-day Konan...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0905]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0905-600x420.png.webp)
The day Iwate (asteroid) was discovered (Iwate Prefecture) The asteroid Iwate was discovered on September 5, 1999, at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, USA...
