During the Boshin War, a battle unfolds over the Shonai clan, which was considered an enemy of the Imperial Court, along with the Aizu clan. Within the prefecture, the Shonai Domain and the Yonezawa Domain are small domains with less than 50,000 koku, and the large domains...
I know that Hirafuku Momoho is famous as a painter born in Akita Prefecture, but many people probably don't really know what kind of works he left behind. This article...
The Sendai domain became the leader of the Ouetsu Domain Alliance and was a central figure in the battle with the government army, but its movements in the Boshin War are not well known. The largest clan in Tohoku, with a total military force of 35,000...
During the Boshin War, many tragic stories have been told about the Aizu Domain, which was considered the enemy of the Imperial Court. However, in Fukushima Prefecture, other domains also opposed the government army as alliances of the feudal domains, including Nihonmatsu, Shirakawaguchi, Hamadori...
I suddenly decided to go on a solo day trip to Yamagata using the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. I've been getting older and older, and these days I've always been going to Yamagata and I'm sure that's good too...
Many people have seen glasswork on TV and other sites where high temperatures of glass, which has turned into starch syrup, is wrapped around the tip of a rod, and then breathes into a slurping shape. Iwate is...
In July 2018, the "Chokai Mountain Wooden Toy Museum" was opened in Yurihonjo City. This is a completely renovated wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which has been a registered tangible cultural property of the country. Beautiful...
The Sensory Museum is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This museum features five senses, including sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Five...
The most art spot in Aomori Prefecture is the Aomori Prefectural Museum of Art. Recommended for those who want to relax and immerse themselves in the world of art. Not only the exhibits inside, but the museum itself is also very...
Matsushima, the three most scenic spots in Japan. The majestic scenery is also very popular on social media, and photogenic photos are displayed every day on Instagram and Twitter. But everyone is taking pictures of the scenery...
