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Mount Kuromata and UFOs

What is Mount Kuromata? Learn about it from academic research and the reasons behind the urban legend...

Mount Kuromata has become famous in recent years as a power spot due to its beautiful conical shape, and there's even an urban legend that it might be a pyramid.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 recommended cycling courses for a change of pace!

There are times when you want to do some exercise on your days off to refresh yourself, but don't want to get all sweaty. Cycling is the perfect way to do that. Miyagi Prefecture has a great place to change your mood...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.22

Fukushima Family Camp

[Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended even for first timers! 5 campsites perfect for families

As the weather warms up, it's time to head out and explore. Fukushima Prefecture is packed with leisure spots brimming with nature. From outdoor spots for hardcore enthusiasts to those looking for a more casual experience...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.21

Illustration of zazen

[Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Temples Where You Can Experience Zen Meditation and Sutra Shaking! Recommended for Beginners!

Yamagata Prefecture is a land of abundant nature, and is home to many beautiful temples. Some of these temples offer easy access to Zen meditation and sutra copying, making them an attractive option even for beginners who may be a little nervous about attending.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.16

[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Excitement! Enthusiasm! I don't want to go home! A wonderful time at Miyagikyo Distillery...

If you live in Miyagi and are a liquor lover, there's a good chance you've experienced the Miyagikyo Distillery Guided Tour, a free course. When I ask people about this all-inclusive experience course, they often say, "Oh, I've been here for years...".

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.03.27

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy a look at the history of safflower culture from Risshakuji Temple in the mountains?

Did you know that Yamagata Prefecture's prefectural flower is the safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the top producer of safflower in Japan. Historically, Yamagata Prefecture was Japan's top producer of safflower in the early Edo period...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

Rime Trees of Zao②

[Yamagata Prefecture] See the natural artwork "Snow Monsters" at Zao Onsen Ski Resort!

Have you heard of the many white "snow monsters" that can be seen at Zao Onsen Ski Resort in Yamagata Prefecture? These impressive frost-covered trees are works of art created by nature! They can only be seen in winter...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.14

[Miyagi Prefecture] A trip to Tohoku's terroage region | A moving experience in search of the finest flavors

Are you familiar with the term "terroage"? This is a term coined by Akiu Winery's CEO, Mr. Mori. At Terroage Tohoku, we are a tour company that embodies the idea that "the best flavor comes from the place of origin.".

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.10

[Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture] Create memories at Mori no Kuni Glass Workshop! Support the artisans...

Many people have seen on television the art of glasswork, in which glass that has turned into a syrup-like substance at high temperatures is rolled around the tip of a rod and then blown into a puffy shape. Iwate is a region famous for this...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.01.12

What is Junsai? From delicious ways to eat it to events...

When traveling, do you look forward to buying precious vegetables that can only be grown in that area as souvenirs? In this article, we will introduce the famous vegetables from Mitane Town, Akita Prefecture, that are perfect for such people...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2021.12.10

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  • All you need is this to make your meal delicious! Aizu Tenpo's "Okazu Miso" series [Fukuoka...
  • Genbikei Gorge bus stop
    The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.
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    [Craft Beer in Aomori Prefecture] Top 5 Local Beers from the Northernmost Part of Honshu!
  • Thin-skinned manju
    What is Kashiwaya's Thin-Skinned Manju, one of Japan's Three Greatest Manju, and the Morning Tea Ceremony? [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]
  • The Imoni War Between Miyagi and Yamagata
    A writer from Miyagi explains the Imoni Wars! [Miyagi/Yamagata]
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    Local supermarket Shufu no Mise Saichi sells 20,000 Akiu Ohagi rice balls a day!? [Miya...
  • What is Tsugaru Soba? What sets it apart from regular soba? Explaining its hidden characteristics and appeal [Aomori]
  • Zunda mochi keeps well at room temperature
    "Zunda mochi" that lasts for a long time at room temperature, available at Sendai Station, is the perfect souvenir! [Miya...
  • Kaminoyama Castle
    The history of Kaminoyama, a castle town and post town with hot springs [Kaminoyama City, Yamagata Prefecture]
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    Historical heritage remaining in Tsuruoka, a port of call for Kitamae ships [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • Hinoemata Kabuki
    What is Hinoemata Village, a hidden village where the locals pass on the art of Kabuki? [Fukushima Prefecture]
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    Is there a pyramid in Aomori Prefecture? What is the Oishigami Pyramid?
  • Asaka Kunimiyatsuko Shrine
    Its history stretches back to 1900!? The historic Asaka Kunizukuri Shrine [Fukuoka] has a long history dating back to the Yamato dynasty...
  • Stone monument at Sekiunji Temple
    The Moniwa family mausoleum at Sekiunji Temple, where the bloodline of Moniwa Tsunamoto, a famous general known as one of the Three Great Commanders of the Date clan, rests [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    The legend of the goddesses of the three mountains of Tono and the "Kamitsaya Shrine" where the three goddesses are said to have separated [Iwate Prefecture]...
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Is one of Japan's three Fudo temples in Miyagi Prefecture? Tome City's Shirauosan Daitokuji Temple and Yokoyama Fudo...
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[Series: Following the Narrow Road to the Deep North ②] Basho and Sora, who entered Miyagi Prefecture, went to the city of forests, Sendai...
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A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)
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How did the traditional craft "Akabeko" come about? Exploring its origins and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]
Tour the precious cultural assets remaining in Minamiaizu, the southern part of the Aizu region [Fukushima Prefecture]
The history and current townscape of Yokote, a frequent battlefield [Akita Prefecture]
The mysterious checkpoint "Nakorai Barrier" described in waka poetry as a place where you should not enter [Fukuoka].
[Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture] Grilled goby is the key! Celebrate the New Year with the traditional Sendai Zoni dish...
A historical journey that connects time at Jionji Terrace, which also features a stylish temple cafe...
[Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture] Shimokita Peninsula Geopark. A hot spring on the northernmost peninsula of Honshu...
The first place in Japan to be connected to space: the Mizusawa Campus of the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan [Iwa...
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