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Close-up of a white fluffy dog ​​with a pink tongue hanging out, smiling at the camera on a neutral background.

Go meet the big, fluffy Akita dogs! [Akita Prefecture, Odate City, Akita City, and other locations]

The Akita Inu, with its large body, round eyes, and curled tail, is a popular Japanese dog breed, alongside the Shiba Inu. It is designated as a Special Natural Monument in Japan...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.07.31

Entrance to the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru

Is it suitable for families with children? Visiting the Iwaki City Coal and Fossil Museum and Iwaki Yumoto Onsen...

In early May 2026, my family and I visited Iwaki City in Fukushima Prefecture. This article details our visits to the "Iwaki Coal and Fossil Museum Horuru" and "Iwaki Yumoto Onsen" during our stay...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2026.06.25

Become friends with the forest! Protecting Akita's forests and passing them on to the next generation through the "Akita Forest Creation" initiative...

Approximately 67% of Japan's land area is forested (as of March 31, 2022, Forestry Agency and Prefectural Forest Area Ratio). Akita Prefecture is higher than the national average, with approximately 72% of its land covered by forests, and approximately 53% of that is national forest.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2026.02.06

Autumn is the season for art! Introducing 7 recommended art galleries and museums in Miyagi Prefecture!

The summer heat is easing, and autumn is finally here. Although autumn in Tohoku is short, we want to make the most of it! Normally, we would recommend food, autumn leaves, and hiking, but this time we're also looking forward to the weather...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2024.10.18

Amesagi Castle, a theme park showcasing the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku

Historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, where three feudal domains divided the territory during the Edo period (Akita Prefecture)

During the Edo period, Yurihonjo City was home to three domains: Yashima, Kameda, and Honjo. It served as a port of call for Kitamaebune (ships carrying ships from the Kitamae region).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.26

The Southern Pumping Station almost completely blocks off the regulating reservoir (right) and the Western Receiving Channel (left). The long channel in the middle is the Central Main Drainage Channel. ©Oga Peninsula-Ogata Geopark

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ③] The land is below sea level… Water management is a lifeline [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture]

Tohoku Rokken Trivia Media NEFT [The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ②] How was the reclaimed land created? [Hachirogata Town, Akita Prefecture] https://jp.neft.asia/archive...

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"Place names with 'to' in them, from one to nine [Hachinohe and Kunohe edition]...

The place names containing the character "to" (door) in the area formerly known as Nukanobu County, which stretches from Aomori Prefecture to Iwate Prefecture, are thought to have lined up from south to north along the Oshu Kaido road up to Shichinohe.

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"Place names with 'to' in them, from 1 to 9 [Ichinohe and Ninohe edition]" The first Ichinohe is a Jomon ruin...

The vast area stretching from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture is called Nukanobu, and there were nine place names containing the character "to" (door). Its history is said to date back to the Oshu Fujiwara clan, but it may have originated from...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.11

Hydrangeas at Sifukuji Temple

[Miyagi Prefecture] Vivid and spectacular views during the rainy season! 4 famous hydrangea spots

When soaked in the rainy season, hydrangeas become even more vibrant, emitting colors reminiscent of a painter's palette. In this article, we've picked out four great hydrangea viewing spots in Miyagi...

FitzroyFitzroy2024.05.26

Model of the Ise-Dodai ruins (Ise-Dodai Jomon Museum)

The Isedotai Ruins are a mysterious site registered as a World Heritage Site! [Akita Prefecture]

The Isedotai Ruins are a Jomon period site located in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. Its most notable feature is the presence of four stone circles, which highlight the site's excellent state of preservation.

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  • Miura Sake Brewery
    "Toyosaka" is a regular gold medal winner at tea tastings. Learn more about its relationship with "Hohaibushi" and its direct sales outlet...
  • Miyagi Ekiben
    Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Miyagi Prefecture
  • "I ate 28 of them!" Have you heard of Akita's famous confectionery, Kinman? [Akita Prefecture]
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] What is the local dish, Ikaninjin? Now known nationwide! A beloved dish...
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    Over 90% of Akebia in Japan is produced in Tohoku! One of the autumn flavors, "Akebia" [Yamagata/Akita]
  • What is Hachinohe's local dish "Ichigo-ni"? From its history to the origin of its name, and recipes...
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    [Part 2] What is Mochi Honzen in Ichinoseki and Hiraizumi? | Other Honzen dishes and Mochi Honzen...
  • Sendai specialty "Seri Nabe"
    Warm up with Miyagi Prefecture's winter specialty, "Seri Nabe"!
  • Oda Nobunaga
    What is the connection between Oda Nobunaga and Yamagata? Introducing a precious portrait and a shrine dedicated to Nobunaga [Yamagata Prefecture]
  • The castle town of Kubota Castle has been hit by numerous fires since the Meiji era and has changed dramatically since then [Akita Prefecture, Aki...
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    [Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Temples Where You Can Experience Zen Meditation and Sutra Shaking! Recommended for Beginners!
  • Japan's northernmost private railway, the Tsugaru Railway: Discover the charms of the railway line...
  • Whisky Collection Koriyama
    A report on the first whisky event in Tohoku, "Whiskey Collection Koriyama"...
  • Iwatani Juhachiya Kannon, a folk deity's altar, "Onakama" (Collection of Nakayama Town Historical and Folk Museum)
    The spirit medium "Onakama" and her head temple "Iwatani Juhachiya Kannon-do" in Yamagata Prefecture
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    Kozenji Temple, the family temple of Mogami Yoshiaki, who established the largest territory of the Mogami clan with 570,000 koku of land in Dewa.
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    Not just Namahage? Visiting gods from all over Tohoku who appear during Koshogatsu
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    Sakunami Kokeshi – Developed in Sakunami Onsen in Sendai, it has a history of over 150 years...
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Is one of Japan's three Fudo temples in Miyagi Prefecture? Tome City's Shirauosan Daitokuji Temple and Yokoyama Fudo...
Aomori Gyosai Center is the originator of Aomori's famous Nokkedon! Let's head out into the vast ocean of ingredients!
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A rock with a demon's hand in it? Mitsuishi Shrine, where Iwate's roots are woven. (Iwate Prefecture)
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The "Kase-dori," a divine incarnation wearing a straw cloak, shouts "Kakkakka!"...
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The legend of the goddesses of the three mountains of Tono and the "Kamitsaya Shrine" where the three goddesses are said to have separated...
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Shimanuki's "Kokeshi Can" is a tangible item that will appeal to collectors...
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Hijiori Kokeshi Dolls – Following in the traditions of Naruko and Togatta, these dolls are associated with "Hijiori Onsen"...
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[Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Irizumi Limestone Cave is a dungeon you have to crawl through on all fours! Dangerous...
[Part 1] A day trip to Yamagata City | Sightseeing within a 2-5km radius of Yamagata Station on the Senzan Line...
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Fire Prevention Tiger Dance: A traditional performing art that expresses the wish to protect the town from strong winds and fires...
Submerged forest at Lake Akiogi
The submerged forest at Akiogi Lake can only be seen from May to June! The sight of trees floating on the lake is truly magical...
The Nanbu and Date Domain Border Tomb at Michinoku Folk Village
Take a stroll through the quintessential Japanese landscape at Michinoku Folk Village, an open-air museum featuring ancient architecture...
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Did you know they have five siblings? Sobacchi and Wankokyo, the local mascots of Iwate...
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Toyota Motor Corporation's innovative value creation initiative! Automotive waste materials transformed into traditional crafts...
Plaque of Araki Shrine
Adjacent to ancient ruins...and even closer, there's the Arahabaki Shrine, which is associated with Minamoto no Yoshiie...
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