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

Odate was a sect of the borders of the domain during the first half of the Edo period. Odate, known for its Akita dogs, Hinai Jichiri chickens, and Kiritanpo, was also known for its Kubota domain during the Edo period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.08

wisdom pencil

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

Kameoka Monjudo, located in Takahata-cho, Higashiokitama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to bring blessings for various things that require wisdom, such as praying for success in entrance exams, fulfilling wishes, and prospering in business.

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 district of Takahata Town, in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to dogs and cats, which are rare in Japan. This time, we will introduce a phantom day that is now 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). 1602 was the Edo period and until then...

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 the ``female guardian deity*'' who protects women's lives, and is said to be the god of matchmaking, fertility, and safe childbirth, and is said to be a local deity...

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 New Year's visit for the people of Miyagi Prefecture, Osaki Hachimangu Shrine and Sendai Toshogu Shrine in Sendai City, Takekoma Shrine in Iwanuma City, and Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama City are famous...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.02

Mitsuishi Shrine

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

In the center of Morioka City, if you go north from the Jujutsu-mae intersection where Ishiwarizakura (Ishiwarizakura) is located on Chuo-dori Street, you will see Token-ji Temple along the road. Behind this temple, there are three...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.03.28

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

Do you know the word "Shinobu Mochizuri"? This word often appears in the world of waka poetry, but it actually originates from Fukushima Prefecture, which is now Fukushima Prefecture...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.03.27

Procession with lanterns and main hall

Kuroishiji Somin Festival, which has brought the curtain down over 1,000 years of history | 2024 local report [Iwate Prefecture]

This year marks the end of the Kuroishiji Temple Somin Festival, which has a history of more than 1,000 years. It has been a hot topic in various places since early on, but I have never seen it before...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.02.22

Approach to Nihonmatsu Shrine

Nihonmatsu Shrine, the main shrine of the former Nihonmatsu Domain, famous for its lantern festival [Fukushima Prefecture]

Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture is located exactly halfway between Fukushima City and Koriyama City. Nihonmatsu is famous for its annual lantern festival, which boasts a tradition of over 350 years...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.02.19

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