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Maikusa swordsmith (image)

[Part 1] Who is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith"? What was their influence on the development of the Japanese sword?.

Introduction Japanese swords have always pursued superior functionality, being unbreakable, unbendable, and sharp. Crafted using the world's most advanced forging techniques, they continue to capture the hearts of many people not only for their martial arts skills but also for their beauty.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.10.14

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

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[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] "The man-made autumn leaves of Kakunodate" and "The embrace of nature"...

In spring, Semboku City is home to the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival (early April through Golden Week), which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Akita Prefecture. From summer to early autumn, Semboku City also hosts the Lake Tazawa Dragon Festival (the last Saturday of July), and the Senboku River.

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Walking around the town is fun! A stroll around town in search of "retro things"...

"Walking around town is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we're looking for retro items in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, where traditional streetscapes remain...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.10.02

Introducing Oni Shrine in Hirosaki, Aomori! What is the legend of the "hornless demon" that is passed down in Onizawa?

Oni Shrine, located in Onisawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines a hornless demon. While the word "oni" tends to conjure up images of frightening creatures, this shrine is dedicated to a "kind" demon who saved a village.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2025.09.30

The pride of the castles in the six Tohoku prefectures: "Magnificent stone walls worthy of being symbols of the vast southern domain!" A rare sight in Tohoku...

Morioka Castle, once the political center of the Morioka Domain and now beloved by its citizens as a symbol of Morioka and a place of relaxation, is a rare stone-walled castle in the Tohoku region, where most castles are primarily earthen ramparts.

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A town that is one of Japan's three largest frontier settlements! Explore its history filled with frontier spirit...

Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...

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The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "Constructed in peacetime, yet with a sturdy structure!" Kubota Castle, located in a prime location in front of the station...

Walk west from JR Akita Station for about five minutes and you'll see a moat filled with floating lotus flowers on your right. North of the moat is Kubota Castle, built on the small Shinmeiyama mountain.

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The pride of the six Tohoku prefectures: "The cherry blossoms and castle tower are the most beautiful in the Tohoku region!" Hirosaki Castle retains its original appearance...

Also known as "Takaoka Castle" or "Takaoka Castle," the castle was built during the Edo period and was not damaged during the Boshin War or the Pacific War, with the castle tower and turrets remaining intact.

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