I participated in the Sendai Tanabata Festival, which was held over three days from August 6th to 8th, 2022. This time, I'll be focusing on the fireworks at the pre-festival and the Tanabata decorations at the main festival...
Hiroyuki Oka
Aomori, the northernmost prefecture on Honshu, is famous for its apples, but it also produces a large amount of grapes, with three areas in the central and northern parts of the prefecture, including Tsuruta Town, Nanbu Town, and Hirakawa Town, producing 50% of the prefecture's grapes.
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Kakuda City in Miyagi Prefecture may not be well known nationwide. Located south of Miyagi Prefecture's capital, Sendai, near the border with Fukushima Prefecture, the city is pierced by the Abuku River, a first-class river, which runs through the center of the city.
Noshiro City, located in northern Akita Prefecture, is home to the Noshiro Rocket Test Site, a large rocket testing facility. Located on a long, narrow site in the western part of the city facing the Sea of Japan, the site is used for rocket engine development and fuel cell testing.
Jododaira Astronomical Observatory is located in Jododaira, approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, midway along the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, a highland highway in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.
The Fujisawa Noyaki Festival in Fujisawa Town, Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, which was canceled for two consecutive years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will be held for the first time in three years for two days on August 13th (Sat) and 14th (Sun) 2022.
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Shelter Inclusive Place Copal (a children's play facility in the southern part of Yamagata City) opened in spring 2022 in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. The facility's overview is excellent, so we hope many people will know about it...
Lake Inawashiro is a famous tourist spot in Fukushima Prefecture. Many people have probably heard of it. In fact, there is an island called Okinajima within Lake Inawashiro, and it is home to a mysterious anecdote...
Hiroyuki Oka
A classic souvenir from Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is sasa kamaboko. Its firm texture and refined fish flavor are addictive. It's a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed as a snack with alcohol or as a finishing touch to a meal. Simple...
Akabeko is a traditional craft with a charming, swaying neck. Many people are familiar with its distinctive appearance and name. However, many people may be wondering, "Why is it called Akabeko?" or "What is Akabeko?".
Hiroyuki Oka
