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The Ancient Emishi Hero Aterui and the 38-Year Tohoku War [Part 2] | Did Aterui End His Life in Present-Day Osaka Prefecture?

The Ancient Emishi Hero Aterui and the 38-Year War in Tohoku? [Part 2] | Aterui's End...

The end of the Seii War from 789 to 811: After the Ikomaro Rebellion, the Imperial Court further increased military pressure on the Emishi, frequently resorting to large-scale military force.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2026.03.11

[Part 1] About 50 varieties of apples!? Local Aomori residents carefully select the best apples based on texture...

Aomori is the number one apple producer in Japan, and it goes without saying that it is the apple kingdom. Although Aomori residents eat apples on a regular basis, when choosing apples, they do not only consider "sweetness" and "aroma"...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.12.16

The Shirayuki express train that connected Kanazawa and Aomori in 12 hours

Until about 40 years ago (2025), there was an express train that ran from Kanazawa Station in Ishikawa Prefecture to Aomori Station in Aomori Prefecture, taking over 12 hours. The train was called the "Shirayuki" express.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2025.02.27

How Fukushima Transportation was born & A descendant of the founder of Fukushima Transportation tried out the Iizaka Line

The Iizaka Line, a railway line operated by Fukushima Transportation Co., Ltd., runs through Fukushima City in Fukushima Prefecture, connecting Fukushima Station and Iizaka Onsen Station. How did Fukushima Transportation and the Iizaka Line come about?.

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.08.28

A moving restaurant!? Travel on the Hachinohe Line with TOHOKU EMOTION [Aomori Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture]

Dining cars where you could eat on board trains used to be attached to many long-distance express trains and Shinkansen trains, but they have disappeared over time. However, there are still some trains where meals are served on board...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.26

Storefront of a candy store from the Taisho era

Time travel to the Taisho era!? ~Taito City Shitamachi Museum~

Have you heard of the Shitamachi Museum? Here you can see a life-size reproduction of the downtown area of ​​Tokyo during the Taisho era. If you come here, you can experience life in the past, something that is hard to imagine today...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2018.09.21

Spring water from the plateau is brought into the pond

Higo Hosokawa Garden is a feudal lord's garden that can be enjoyed for free!

Have you heard of Higo Hosokawa Garden in Mejirodai? This is the site of the residence of the Hosokawa family, feudal lords of Kumamoto, from the end of the Edo period. The garden, which retains the atmosphere of that time, is open to the public free of charge. A quiet spot in the heart of the city...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2018.09.20

South Exit Hall from the 3rd floor of the South Exit Cathedral

Enjoy a fun lunch tour! Tokyo Station Hotel

Tokyo Station Hotel is a historic hotel integrated into the red brick building of Tokyo Station, which has been in operation since the year after Tokyo Station opened. Now, the Tokyo Station Hotel is quietly gaining popularity.

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2018.09.19

Kiyosumi Garden

A stroll through Fukagawa's famous Kiyosumi Garden and Fukagawa gourmet food

Kiyosumi Garden in Fukagawa began as Fukagawa Shinbokuen Garden, built by Mitsubishi Group founder Yataro Iwasaki as a place for employees to relax and receive distinguished guests. Stroll through this famous Meiji-era garden, which still retains its original appearance...

Jun NambaraJun Nambara2018.09.18

If you don't like crowds and want to enjoy Sensoji Temple, go see the night illuminations!

When visiting Asakusa, Tokyo, you can't miss Sensoji Temple. There are many highlights, such as the huge Kaminarimon Gate, the multi-story pagoda, and the Nakamise shopping street. Recently, it has also become a great spot to view the Skytree from below...

Chimon2018.09.18

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