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[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

[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

Tsuruga Castle at night

[Fukushima Prefecture] The history of Tsuruga Castle, the site of a tragic end of the Edo period

Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is a must-see! Its beautiful red roofing makes it popular among castle enthusiasts, but do you know its history? In this article, we'll introduce the history and history of Aizu-Tsuruga Castle...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.10

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima-sama? A detailed explanation of the doll Jizo statue faith in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, or roadside gods, are said to be placed at the borders of villages and along mountain passes to ward off foreign epidemics and evil spirits. It's notable that they come in a variety of different types and shapes throughout Japan.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle

A Freemason stone monument near the site of Sendai castle's main gate? Investigating the mystery of Sendai!.

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there is Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the castle of Date Masamune. Near the site of the main gate, there is a stone monument that appears to belong to the Freemasons, and it has become a bit of an urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

[Aomori Prefecture] The spectacle of "Senbon Torii" - the endless vermilion torii gates

When you think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are what make them stand out, but the highlight is the vermilion torii gates seen at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu. In snowy Aomori Prefecture, the vermilion torii gates stand in a garden buried in white snow...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.13

If you try, it will be done. If you don't try, it won't be done. If something doesn't get done, it's because people don't try

A journey unraveling the history of Yonezawa feudal lord Uesugi Yozan: what is the meaning behind the saying "If you try, you can do it"?.

One of the most important figures in the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, is Uesugi Yozan. To this day, he is affectionately and respectfully referred to as Lord Yozan. In this article, we will explore who Uesugi Yozan was...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.01

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] What is Koshio Shrine? A secretly located important cultural property in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture...

Koshio Shrine, located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties. However, in January 2021, the shrine made the news when its torii gate broke off at the base due to strong winds and collapsed. This article examines the foundation...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.08

Homare Sake Brewery Tour | Enjoy a relaxing time with a Japanese garden and sake [Fukushima Prefecture]

Homare Sake Brewery is located in Kitakata City, located in the Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture. Kitakata City is famous for Kitakata Ramen, but it is also known for its many sake breweries that produce delicious sake.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2021.12.14

Food stall village

[Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture] "Miroku Yokocho" is a local gourmet spot recommended by the city! A small...

This time, we will introduce Hachinohe Yatai Village Miroku Yokocho, a famous spot representing Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture. As a place where the city is putting effort into revitalizing the area, it is packed with Hachinohe's charms.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2021.12.08

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