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Daimanji Kokuzodo

Is the Thousand Buddhas at Daimanji Temple's Kokuzoson in Mukaiyama the origin of the name Sendai? [Miyagi Prefecture]

On the way from central Sendai towards Nagamachi, near Atagobashi Station on the Sendai Municipal Subway Namboku Line, Mount Atago is famous for its Atago Shrine, but just behind it are Daimanji Temple and Kokuzoson...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.29

Zodiac (2)

The main shrine of the zodiac guardianship of the Aizu zodiac guardianship of the Tohoku zodiac guardianship of the zodiac: Fukushima Edition

Have you ever heard of a sacred place? It's a pilgrimage route that involves visiting sacred sites and temples throughout Japan in order. The nationally famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is also called the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.".

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.28

zodiac

Tsugaru Ichidai-sama | The main shrine of the Tohoku zodiac sign guardianship: Aomori edition

Have you ever heard of a sacred place? It's a pilgrimage route that involves visiting sacred sites and temples throughout Japan in order. The nationally famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is also called the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.".

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.27

Sanmon of Io-ji Temple

The four heavenly Kings of Yoshitsune, the Sato Tsunenobu and Tadanobu brothers and their families, Ioji Temple (Fukushima Prefecture)

On the way from Fukushima Station to Iizaka Onsen, take the Fukushima Transportation Iizaka Line and get off at Ioji-mae Station, where you'll find the memorial for Sato Tsugunobu and Sato Tadanobu, two of Minamoto no Yoshitsune's four heavenly kings, and their families...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.05

The Legend of Benbekotaro

Myoken Shrine, where the legend of the fierce battle between dogs and raccoons remains, remains of the "Legend of Benbekotaro" [Yamagata Prefecture]

In Tendo City, Yamagata Prefecture, there is a folk tale called "Benbeko Taro Legend," which can be said to be the Yamagata version of the famous "Hayataro Legend (Shippei Taro Legend)" folk tale from Nagano and Shizuoka prefectures. To summarize...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.17

Lanterns at the main gate of Zuiganji Temple

A report on the local strolling of the temple at Zuiganji Temple in Matsushima! [Miyagi Prefecture]

A nighttime prayer event will be held at Zuiganji Temple, a national treasure in Matsushima-cho, Miyagi-gun, Miyagi Prefecture, from October 28th to November 19th, 2023. I actually visited the site on November 10th the other day...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.15

The Mogami family crest at the entrance to Kozenji Temple

Kozenji Temple, the family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu, which was the largest plaza of the Mogami family, with 570,000 koku [Mountain...

Kozenji Temple, the family temple of Mogami Yoshiaki, the feudal lord of Dewa Province (present-day Yamagata Prefecture) who built the largest territory in the country from the Sengoku period to the Edo period, is located in Teppo-cho, in the center of Yamagata City.

AoiwaAoiwa2023.11.08

[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the strongest power spot in Aomori? Actually go and check...

Iwakiyama Shrine, located in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a very famous shrine that no one knows about. It is a place that is popular among locals, as it also offers cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, but in recent years it has been a power spot...

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Sumo wrestler statue on the right side (southeast) of the main hall of the temple

Is there a statue of a sumo wrestler crying at night? The family temple of Mogami Yoshimitsu's daughter: legend passed down in Sensouji Temple [...

Mysterious legends exist all over Japan, and one such story exists right here at Senshoji Temple in the center of Yamagata City. This time, we'll be looking at the "Legend of the Night-Crying Sumo Wrestler Statue" at Senshoji Temple...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.30

Kanzeji Temple (Iwaya where Onibaba lived)

The legend of Adachigahara's demon woman. It was a Hitokowa ghost story with a sad human drama! ...

There is a legend that there was a demon woman attacking travelers in Adachigahara, Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a famous story nationwide, and is a performance of Kabuki and puppet joruri under the name "Oshu Adachihara"...

AoiwaAoiwa2023.10.27

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