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Enjoy the abandoned railway tracks of Tohoku! Ride a rail bike or trolley along the tracks...

The abandoned Kosaka Railway in northeastern Akita Prefecture remains largely intact along the Jukai Line (Akita Prefectural Route 2, Odate-Towada Lake Line), allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the past. From the former Odate Station to Kosaka...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2025.10.17

A swordsmith offering a sword to the shrine (image)

[Part 2] Who is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith"? What was their influence on the development of the Japanese sword?

Why did the Maikusa sword have such a sharp edge? Are ancient swords a lost technology that cannot be reproduced? We have seen the legends surrounding the Maikusa sword's excellent sharpness, but why did it acquire such high cutting power?

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.10.16

Maikusa swordsmith (image)

[Part 1] Who is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith"? What was their influence on the development of the Japanese sword?

Introduction Japanese swords have always pursued superior functionality, being unbreakable, unbendable, and sharp. Crafted using the world's most advanced forging techniques, they continue to capture the hearts of many people not only for their martial arts skills but also for their beauty.

Korok with a swordKorok with a sword2025.10.14

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

In the first part, we introduced two observation decks located on a small hill near the center of Morioka, including Morioka Station. Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above...

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[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the view of Morioka from above! An observation deck overlooking the city and surrounding area...

Morioka City is located in a basin surrounded by mountains on all sides, and there are many viewpoints around the city from which you can get a bird's-eye view. Among these, we will introduce observation decks and driving courses with particularly spectacular views, as well as...

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[Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] "The man-made autumn leaves of Kakunodate" and "The embrace of nature"...

In spring, Semboku City is home to the Kakunodate Cherry Blossom Festival (early April through Golden Week), which is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Akita Prefecture. From summer to early autumn, Semboku City also hosts the Lake Tazawa Dragon Festival (the last Saturday of July), and the Senboku River.

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Walking around the town is fun! A stroll around town in search of "retro things"...

"Walking around town is fun!" is the theme of this series, where we explore the charms of towns by strolling around them. This time, we're looking for retro items in Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, where traditional streetscapes remain...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2025.10.02

Introducing Oni Shrine in Hirosaki, Aomori! What is the legend of the "hornless demon" that is passed down in Onizawa?

Oni Shrine, located in Onisawa, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, is a rare shrine in Japan that enshrines a hornless demon. While the word "oni" tends to conjure up images of frightening creatures, this shrine is dedicated to a "kind" demon who saved a village.

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The pride of the castles in the six Tohoku prefectures: "Magnificent stone walls worthy of being symbols of the vast southern domain!" A rare sight in Tohoku...

Morioka Castle, once the political center of the Morioka Domain and now beloved by its citizens as a symbol of Morioka and a place of relaxation, is a rare stone-walled castle in the Tohoku region, where most castles are primarily earthen ramparts.

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A town that is one of Japan's three largest frontier settlements! Explore its history filled with frontier spirit...

Did you know that there are areas known as the "Three Great Frontiers of Japan"? They are Towada City in Aomori Prefecture, Kawaminami Town in Miyazaki Prefecture, and Yabuki Town in Nishishirakawa District, Fukushima Prefecture, which we will introduce here. Now...

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