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[Miyagi Prefecture during the Boshin War] What was the decision of the Sendai domain, the great domain of Ou?

The Sendai clan became the leader of the Ouetsu clan alliance and played a central role in the battle against the government army, but not much is known about its actions during the Boshin War. Total force of 30,000...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.14

Oda Nobunaga

What is the relationship between Oda Nobunaga and Yamagata? We also introduce precious portraits and shrines dedicated to Nobunaga (Yamagata Prefecture)

Who do you think of when you think of popular Sengoku warlords? Many people think of Oda Nobunaga, a military commander who aimed to unify the country during a war-torn world...

nakanaka2022.06.13

[Fukushima Prefecture during the Boshin War] What were the decisions of Aizu, Shirakawa, Tanagura, Nihonmatsu...and other domains?

During the Boshin War, many tragic stories are told about the Aizu clan, which was considered an enemy of the Imperial Court. However, in Fukushima Prefecture, other domains also formed an alliance against the government army...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.06.07

The cat festival for cat lovers, "Nekozuka Kofun Cat Festival" and the legend of cats [Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture]

Do you all know? The Nekozuka Tumulus Cat Festival is held every year in Wakabayashi Ward, Sendai City. Sorry, I honestly didn't know about it. It really happened...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.05.21

rich man

What is "Danburi Choja"? A detailed explanation of the folk tales that became the name of sweet potato shochu [Akita Prefecture]

In May 2021, the sweet potato shochu "Danburi Choja" produced and sold by Akita Prefecture Hakko Kogyo Co., Ltd. will be selected at the "Tokyo Whiskey & Spirits Co., Ltd.", a distilled spirits fair.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.18

Zazen illustration

[Yamagata Prefecture] 5 temples where you can experience zazen and copying sutras! Recommended for beginners too!

Yamagata Prefecture is a land filled with nature, and there are wonderful temples everywhere. Some of these are easy to experience zazen and copying sutras, so you can enjoy beginners...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.16

[Yamagata Prefecture] Why not enjoy watching the history of safflower culture from Yamaji Temple's "Tateishi-ji"?

Did you know that the prefectural flower of Yamagata Prefecture is safflower? Yamagata Prefecture is the largest producer of safflower in Japan. Tracing its history, Yamagata also...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.03.19

[Aomori Prefecture] What is the sight of “Senbon Torii” where the vermilion torii gates go on forever?

When we think of Inari shrines, the red torii gates are impressive, but the vermilion Senbon torii gates at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture at the northern tip of Honshu are the most impressive. In Aomori Prefecture, where there is a lot of snow, white...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.13

If you do it, it will happen.If you don't do it, it will not happen.If it doesn't happen, it's because you didn't do it for others.

The lord of Yonezawa Domain, Uesugi Takayama, is the thought that he put into the words "If you do it, you will become"...

When talking about the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture, one of the important people is Yozan Uesugi. To this day, he is a person who is affectionately and respectfully referred to as Lord Takayama. ...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.01

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

Kushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated important tangible cultural properties located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, but in January 2021, the torii gate was broken at the base and collapsed due to strong winds...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.08

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