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Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a sister city of the M78 Nebula, the hometown of Ultraman

Which Japanese city has a sister city relationship with Ultraman's hometown, the Land of Light in the M78 Nebula? Of course, Ultraman fans already know the name.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.06.20

[Kitakata, Fukushima Prefecture] Kitakata has delicious water and is home to not only ramen but also delicious sake...

Delicious Water and Delicious Sake: Introducing the Kitakata Brewery [Yoshinokawa Sake Brewery] Their signature Junmai sake is made entirely from Gohyakumangoku rice grown in Kitakata. It has a well-balanced sweet and sour flavor, making it easy to drink...

ikokeikoke2022.06.11

[Part 1] A Solo Day Trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line [Yamagata...

I suddenly decided to take a solo day trip to Yamagata on the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. As I've gotten older and more experienced, I've always traveled to Yamagata by car recently, and that's certainly a good idea...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.06.04

[Iwate Prefecture] Make a pilgrimage to the spots featured in the anime "Haikyu!!"

"Haikyu!!" has been made into an anime and still has many fans. If you're a fan, you must make a pilgrimage to the places that inspired it. So in this article, we'll be introducing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.31

Shogi Village/Tendo Tower (Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture)

Why did "Shogi" (Japanese chess) become a local specialty in Tendo City? Let's explore its origins and history! [Yamagata Prefecture]

Yamagata Prefecture is a place full of attractions, from hot springs and fruits to ramen. And one of its attractions is "Shogi (Japanese chess) in Tendo City." However, while there's a general image of shogi in the area, why is it so famous...?.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.30

Aomori military commander

Three Sengoku warlords from Aomori Prefecture! Tsugaru Tamenobu, Ishikawa Takanobu, and Namioka Tomonaga

During the Edo period, Aomori Prefecture was largely divided into the Tsugaru Domain in the west and the Nanbu Domain in the east, and in the Meiji period the current prefectural border was established. These two domains differed in language and culture, and were said to have had many feuds and not get along well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.11

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations

The Fukushima Civic Home Garden brings together, preserves, and exhibits important folk heritage items that are destined to disappear, such as old thatched-roof wooden buildings and playhouses, to be passed on to future generations.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.04

Yamagata city, Yamagata prefecture: Traditional Yamagata casting is a recommended tourist spot! Find out about its charms and places to visit...

What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! What is Yamagata casting? Introducing its charm and characteristics! Yamagata casting is characterized by the coexistence of "solidity, thinness, and beauty." Because it allows for delicate processing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.14

Statue of Yuji Koseki

Who is Yuji Koseki? The musician from Fukushima City who was the inspiration for the NHK morning drama "Yell"...

Yuji Koseki is a musician with ties to Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture. He attracted attention after being the model for the 2020 NHK morning drama "Yell." During his 80-year life, he...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.29

[Marumori Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A mansion that has watched over the town since the late Edo period! Feel the passage of time at Sairi Yashiki...

Marumori Town is a town on the border between Miyagi and Fukushima Prefectures. It is a beautiful town where water, greenery, and human activities coexist. The town's biggest tourist attraction is the Sairi Yashiki Storehouse Museum. Since the Edo period...

Chimon2022.03.24

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