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 [0802]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0802-600x420.png.webp)
Aomori Nebuta Festival (Aomori Prefecture) The Aomori Nebuta Festival is held every year from August 2nd to 7th in Aomori City, Aomori Prefecture. It is one of the most popular summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0801]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0801-600x420.png.webp)
Morioka Sansa Odori Festival (Iwate Prefecture) Morioka Sansa Odori is a festival held annually from August 1st to 4th in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of the summer festivals held throughout the Tohoku region.
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0731]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0731-1-600x420.png.webp)
Akita Inu Designation as a National Monument (Akita Prefecture) On July 31, 1931, nine Akita dogs were designated as a national natural monument under the name "Akita Inu." This designation marked the beginning of the breed's status as a "Japanese dog.".
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0726]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0726-600x420.png.webp)
Fukushima Peach Day (Fukushima Prefecture) July 26th is Fukushima Peach Day, established by the Fukushima Mirai Agricultural Cooperative in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture, to raise awareness of the deliciousness of Fukushima peaches...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0725]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0725-1-600x420.png.webp)
Highest Temperature Anniversary (Yamagata Prefecture) On July 25, 1933, Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture, recorded a temperature of 40.8°C, the first temperature ever recorded at the time. This was the day that the "Highest Temperature Anniversary" was established...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0724]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0724-600x420.png.webp)
Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival (Fukushima Prefecture) The Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival is held every year for three days on July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in Tajima, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Known as Japan's largest bridal procession...
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Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival (Fukushima Prefecture) The Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival is held every year for three days on July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in Tajima, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Known as Japan's largest bridal procession...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0722]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/0722-600x420.png.webp)
Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival (Fukushima Prefecture) The Aizu-Tajima Gion Festival is held every year for three days on July 22nd, 23rd, and 24th in Tajima, Minamiaizu Town, Fukushima Prefecture. Known as Japan's largest bridal procession...
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0720]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0720-600x420.png.webp)
Hoya Boya's Birthday (Miyagi Prefecture) Hoya Boya, the tourism mascot for Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture, was born in 2007 (Heisei 19), and July 20th is his birthday anniversary.
![What day is it today? Tohoku Edition [0719]](https://jp.neft.asia/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/0719-600x420.png.webp)
Cyborg 009 is one of the masterpieces of Shotaro Ishinomori, a native of Ishinomori Town, Tome District, Miyagi Prefecture (now Ishinomori, Nakata Town, Tome City), who was known as the "King of Manga" and "Emperor of Manga.".
