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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"...

Uesugi Takayama is one of the important figures in discussing the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Until today, he was known as Takayama Lord with respect and friendliness. In this article, we will introduce what Uesugi Takayama is...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.01

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

Furushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, and it was news that in January 2021 the torii gate broke from the root and collapsed due to strong winds. This article explains the basics...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.01.08

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...

.NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

Five-storied pagoda

[Haguro Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Mt. Haguro is a sacred place for mountain training! Five-storied pagoda, Jisugi cedar, matchmaking shrine, etc...

When we think of the three Dewa mountains in Yamagata, we refer to Mt. Haguro, Mt. Yudono, and Mt. Tsukiyama. These three mountains are famous places for the Shugen Festival all over the country. The core of this site is Mt. Haguro (market) which has the shrine of Dewa Shrine, which worships the three gods of the mountains.

sugarsugar2018.09.08

Zuishinmon

Enjoy the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine enshrined with Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably been to Nikko Toshogu Shrine during their school trips. Toshogu Shrine is not just Nikko...

Chimon2018.09.08

Date Masamune equestrian statue

Aoba Castle? Sendai Castle? Introducing the Sendai domain base built by Date Masamune!

Approximately 12 minutes by car from Sendai Station. A castle governing Sendai was once built on Mt. Aoba, with a panoramic view of the city. The castle, called Aoba Castle, built by Date Masamune, has lost its appearance...

Chimon2018.05.23

Motsuji Temple Oizumi Pond

[Hiraizumi Town, Iwate Prefecture] A trip to experience the Pure Land culture left behind by the Oshu Fujiwara clan! Eating at Yumenokaze...

Chusonji Kinjido has long been a cultural asset in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. However, in recent years, Mokoshiji Garden has been registered as a World Heritage Site, and as a course touring Hiraizumi Ancient Temple, Mokoshiji Temple is also included in addition to Chusonji Temple...

sugarsugar2018.04.11

Kokeshi dolls at Sakunami Onsen

Whisky naturally in the hot springs! The unknown charm of "Sakunami Onsen," a backroom tatami room in Sendai! [...

Sakunami Onsen is a place where you can arrive in about 40 minutes from the city center of Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture. Surrounded by majestic mountains, Sakunami Onsen is not only hot springs, but also beautiful nature and the most representative whiskey of Japan...

.NEFT Editorial Department2018.03.21

Tono hometown village

You can meet the original scenery of Japanese people! There are many attractions in Tono, Iwate Prefecture.

Tono city, about an hour's train ride from Shinkamaki Station, has many folk tales and legends. There are many stunning spots, such as old Japanese-style buildings and rivers where kappa are said to have lived...

HarumakiHarumaki2018.03.15

Kaizando

Autumn tourist season! Can you climb a mountain temple even if you lack exercise? ?

Hojusan Tateishiji is a Tendai sect temple located in Yamagata City, Yamagata Prefecture. This is a scenic spot that is famous nationwide as a mountain temple. The spectacular views from there and the many temples known as power spots, are all in life...

Chimon2017.10.29

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