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Fujita Memorial Garden

5 recommended pilgrimage to the holy sites of "Flying Witch" recommended by locals! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

Flying Witch, a manga that depicts the growth of the main character, Kibata Makoto, in the beautiful nature of Aomori, is a manga that represents Aomori, and is still serialized eight years after the anime aired. In this article...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.24

Shiwa Inari Shrine, which is one of Japan's three major Inari shrines, is one of the leading power spots in Iwate Prefecture!

There are many power spots in Iwate Prefecture, including Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, but among them, Shiwa Inari is one of the three greatest inaris in Japan, and among them, the one that is attracting attention for being one of the most popular inaris...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.05.17

The history of Odate, which played an important role in the borders of the domain during the Meiji Restoration [Akita Prefecture]

Odate, which was also admired by the borders of the domain during the first half of the Edo period, was known for its Akita dogs, Hinai Jichiri chickens, and Kiritanpo, and was located in the easternmost part of the Kubota domain (Akita domain). ...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.08

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A sacred place for students taking the exam! Kameoka Monju, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Tohoku [Yamagata Prefecture]

Kameoka Monjudo, located in Takahata Town, Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to benefit from a variety of things that require wisdom, such as praying for successful entrance exams and achieving wishes and prospering business. This time, it's...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.28

Guardian dog of Inu no Miya

Dog Palace and Cat Palace – The phantom Japanese dog is dedicated to the dogs and cats that are found at the birthplace of Takayasu's dogs...

In the Takayasu area of ​​Takahata Town, in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to dogs and cats, which are rare throughout the country. This time, we will be the birthplace of the legendary Japanese dog "Takayasu Dog", which has now become extinct...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.27

Before the Satake clan's revocation, Akita City was the forefront of the Northern powers [Akita Prefecture]

The Akita city's website states that the history of Akita City began in 1602 (Keicho 7). In 1602, Satake was a daimyo of Hitachi Province (Ibaraki Prefecture) until then, in the Edo period...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.11

"Karamatsu no Karamatsu" is the god who protects women's lives, including matchmaking, childbirth, and safe childbirth [Akita Prefecture...

Karamatsu Shrine, located in Kyowa, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is a "female guardian god*" that protects the life of women, and is known as the god of matchmaking, childbirth, safe childbirth, and is also known as the "Karamatsu-sama of the Sakai" in the local area...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.04.09

Shiogama Shrine and Shibahiko Shrine

Was it treated specially by the government in the past? Shiogama Shrine and Shinahiko Shrine in Ichinomiya, Mutsu Province [Palace...

When it comes to visiting the New Year's New Year's New Year's shrines, the famous shrines are Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai, Sendai Toshogu Shrine, Takekoma Shrine in Iwanuma City, and Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama City, among them...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.02

Mitsuishi Shrine

"Rock" and a demon's "hand" shape? Mitsuishi Shrine, filled with Iwate's roots [Iwate Prefecture]

Tokenji Temple appears along the road as you head north at the intersection in front of the courthouse on Chuo-dori, in the center of Morioka City. Behind this temple is "Mitsuishi Shrine"...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.03.28

What does "Shinobu Mochizuri" mean? Introducing related spots and folk tales [Fukushima Prefecture]

Do you know the term "shinobum mochizuri"? This word often appears in the world of waka poetry, but in fact it is a word that has a connection to the present city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture. Life is modern...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.03.27

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