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[Series 1: The role of the previous nine years and the role of the later three years] Why did the Ou War occur at the end of the Heian period...

Also known as the ``Twelve Years' Battle of Oshu,'' this battle was fought in Mutsu and Dewa, present-day Iwate and Akita prefectures, at the end of the Heian period.

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.11.28

The Legend of Benbekotaro

Myoken Shrine, where the legend of the fierce battle between dogs and raccoons remains, remains of the "Legend of Benbekotaro" [Yamagata Prefecture]

In Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is the ``Benbeko Taro Legend'', which can be said to be the Yamagata version of the famous folk tale ``Shippei Taro Legend'' that has been passed down in Nagano and Shizuoka prefectures...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.17

Lanterns at the main gate of Zuiganji Temple

A report on the local strolling of the temple at Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima! [Miyagi Prefecture]

A nighttime worship event will be held from October 28th to November 19th, 2023 at Zuiganji Temple, a national treasure in Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture. The other day 1...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.15

The Mogami family crest at the entrance to Kozenji Temple

Kozenji Temple, the family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu, which was the largest plaza of the Mogami family, with 570,000 koku [Mountain...

Kozen-ji Temple, the family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu, who established the greatest status as a Sengoku daimyo in Dewa Province (present-day Yamagata Prefecture) from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, is located in the center of Yamagata city...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.08

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the strongest power spot in Aomori? Actually go and check...

Iwakiyama Shrine in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture is a very famous shrine that not many locals know about. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring and autumn leaves in the fall, and it's a place loved by locals...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.11.06

Sumo wrestler statue on the right side (southeast) of the main hall of the temple

Is there a statue of a sumo wrestler crying at night? The family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu's daughter: legend passed down in Sensouji Temple [...

Mysterious legends exist all over the country, and such stories also exist here at Senshoji Temple in the center of Yamagata City. this time...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.30

Kanzeji Temple (Iwaya where Onibaba lived)

The legend of Adachigahara's demon woman. It was a Hitokowa ghost story with a sad human drama! ...

There is a legend that in Adachigahara, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, there was an onibaba who attacked travelers. It is a famous story nationwide, and the name of ``Oshu Adachihara''...

NEFT Editorial Department2023.10.27

Shiroishi Castle and stone monument

There is also a castle with a castle tower in Miyagi! Shiraishi Castle, the castle of Katakura Kagetsuna, the senior retainer of the Date family [...

Speaking of famous castles in the Tohoku region, there are Hirosaki Castle in Aomori Prefecture, Aizuwakamatsu Castle in Fukushima Prefecture, and Sendai Castle in Miyagi Prefecture! ...I would like to say that, but unfortunately Sendai Castle has a castle tower...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.26

Nihonmatsu Chrysanthemum Doll Festival (Tokugawa Ieyasu)

An on-site report on Nihonmatsu's chrysanthemum dolls. The theme for 2023 is Tokugawa Ieyasu!

Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture is one of the castle towns that represent Fukushima, along with Aizuwakamatsu Castle in Aizuwakamatsu City and Shirakawa Komine Castle (ruins) in Shirakawa City. Nihonmatsu Castle (ruins), a nationally designated historic site...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.23

Nanshoso, a Meiji mansion that remains in Morioka [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture]

Do you know about the Meiji era mansion ``Nanchoso'' that remains in Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture? The mansion has changed hands many times since the Meiji era, has been expanded and renovated, and...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.10.13

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