Hinoemata Village is a mountain village located in the southwesternmost part of Fukushima Prefecture, bordering Gunma, Tochigi, and Niigata prefectures. It covers an area of approximately 340 square kilometers, 98% of which is forest land. The population...
Iwase Yumoto Onsen is located in Ten'ei Village, in central Fukushima Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Sukagawa, Shirakawa, and Aizuwakamatsu. In the center of Ten'ei Village is the watershed that divides Japan into east and west, the Ousaka Pass (...
As summer approaches and the hot days continue, you'll find yourself craving something cold. This time, we'll introduce some shaved ice perfect for summer that you can enjoy in Yamagata Prefecture. This is a traditional shaved ice...
Hiroyuki Oka
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
Have you heard of Hachiro Kiyokawa, the man who initiated the formation of the Shinsengumi? It's said that "the end of the Edo period began with Hachiro Kiyokawa and ended with Ryoma Sakamoto," and he was such a major figure in Japan at the time...
Naka
Iwate, blessed with abundant nature, is home to many mystical power spots. This time, we'll be introducing one of these power spots, the giant power stone "Eboshi," which is within walking distance from Morioka Station.
Naka
Many people who are going to see the Akita Kanto Festival for the first time will want to know in advance what the highlights are. In this article, we will introduce the Akita Kanto Festival 2022...
Murasakihime
The Akita Kanto Festival is one of the most famous summer festivals in Tohoku, and many people would love to attend, but are unsure what kind of festival it is. In this article, we will introduce the Akita Kanto Festival...
Murasakihime
Photo courtesy of Morioka Sansa Odori Executive Committee. Morioka Sansa Odori, Iwate's most famous summer festival, will be held for four days from August 1st to 4th, for the first time in three years! "Watching the Sansa Odori as a summer memory...".
Naka
The Fukushima Waraji Festival is held every year in early August in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. Japan's largest straw sandals are donated to Haguro Shrine on Mount Shinobu, and prayers for good health and safety are made. In 2019,...
