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Namekawa Shrine: A power spot where the guardian deity of work and children resides! [Fukushima Prefecture]...

May your children grow up healthy, or may your business run smoothly. Many people pray for these things every day, for themselves and their families. This time, we will introduce the power...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.12.11

Torii gate of Kanayama Shrine

Kanayama Shrine (Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture): A shrine dedicated to the protection of the Innai Silver Mine and its prosperity

The Innai district of Yuzawa City, Akita Prefecture. This quiet mountain village once flourished as a town connected to the Innai Silver Mine, known as the "largest silver mine in the Orient." Today, the remains of other silver mines are hidden in the mountains...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.12.08

Dance of Ennen "Young Woman and Priest"

What is Ennen, a precious performing art that only a few remain in the modern era? | Mōtsu-ji Temple's Ennen Dance [...

"Ennen" is a term that may not be familiar to most people. It is a performing art that was performed at temples from the mid-Heian period, but gradually declined around the Muromachi period, and is said to have almost completely disappeared by the Edo period.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.11.29

The Legend of Gold in Mutsu Province | The Koganeyama Gold Mine Site in Wakuya Town, said to be Japan's first gold-producing region [Miya...

The official history "Shoku Nihongi" records that in 749 (the 21st year of Tenpyo) during the Nara period, gold dust was presented to the Imperial Court from Mutsu Province. The source of this gold is believed to be Wakuya Town, Toda County, Miyagi Prefecture.

RyokoRyoko2025.11.28

The town is fun to walk around! A casual "Choi Tabe Gur..." near JR Nihonmatsu Station

"Walking through towns is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we'll be exploring the area around JR Nihonmatsu Station in Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, where vestiges of the castle town still remain.

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.11.25

Enjoy the view of Akita City from above! Port Tower Selion Observatory and surrounding attractions...

There aren't many observation decks or observation facilities offering a panoramic view of Akita City, but there are a few that I would recommend to tourists visiting from other prefectures. Among them are three...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.11.18

Tomb of Gamo Ujisato (Five-ringed Pagoda)

A Christian and one of the "Seven Philosophers of Rikyu" | The grave of the multifaceted Gamo Ujisato [Fukuoka]

Zuiunzan Kotokuji Temple, located in Sakaemachi, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, is an ancient temple belonging to the Myoshinji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Within its grounds lies the tomb of Gamou Ujisato, a Sengoku period feudal lord who laid the foundations of Aizu.

AoiwaAoiwa2025.11.15

Rakan Children's Park

A mysterious park lined with impressive stone Buddha statues | The history of Morioka City's "Rakan Children's Park"...

Morioka Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of Morioka City. Walk south for a few minutes along Miyako Kaido, a road that runs north to south from the main entrance, and you'll see Rakan Children's Park on your left. At first glance, it appears to be an ordinary, quiet residential area...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.11.08

Iced coffee (Tea House Liebe)

[Iwate Prefecture] 6 "Good Old Coffee Shops" that Trace Morioka's Coffee Shop Culture

Heading to Morioka, the Quiet City of Coffee Shops While walking through the city of Morioka, just a short distance from the hustle and bustle in front of the station, you'll come across a quiet coffee shop that exudes a sense of nostalgia. The deep wooden door...

RyokoRyoko2025.11.05

A mystical power spot with a series of torii gates! Introducing Takayashiki Inari Shrine [Fukushima Prefecture]...

The rows of red torii gates create a mystical sight. This time, we will introduce Takayashiki Inari Shrine in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. Not only is the scenery beautiful, but Takayashiki Inari Shrine is also an exceptional power spot with miraculous powers...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.10.31

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