Yamagata Prefecture is a land of abundant nature, and is home to many beautiful temples. Some of these temples offer easy access to Zen meditation and sutra copying, making them an attractive option even for beginners who may be a little nervous about attending.
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Did you know that the prefecture flowers of Yamagata Prefecture are "safflowers"? Yamagata Prefecture is the highest safflower production in Japan. Tracing history, Yamagata Prefecture was the number one safflower producer in Japan even in the early Edo period...
When you think of Inari Shrine, the red torii gate is impressive, but the vermilion senbon torii gate you can see at Takayama Inari Shrine in Aomori Prefecture, at the northern tip of Honshu, is impressive. In Aomori Prefecture, where there are many snow, there are gardens buried in white snow, and vermilion torii gates...
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...
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...
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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...
The Dewa Sanzan of Yamagata refers to Mount Haguro, Mount Yudono, and Mount Gassan. These three mountains are famous as places of Shugendo throughout Japan. At their core is Mount Haguro (the sig...
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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...
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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...
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The Golden Hall of Chusonji Temple has long been famous as a cultural asset in Hiraizumi, Iwate Prefecture. However, in recent years, the Motsuji Garden has been registered as a World Heritage Site, and Motsuji Temple has become included in tours of Hiraizumi's ancient temples...
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