In Akita Prefecture at the end of the Edo period, in addition to the Kubota domain (Akita domain) and its branch domains, which had a total of 200,000 koku, there were only small domains such as the Kameda, Honjo, and Yajima domains, each with a total of less than 20,000 koku. Kubota domain...
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During the Boshin War, a battle was fought in Yamagata Prefecture over the Shonai clan, which was regarded as an enemy of the Imperial Court, along with the Aizu clan. In addition to the Shonai domain with 170,000 koku and the Yonezawa domain with 180,000 koku...
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Many people know that Momoho Hirafuku is famous as a painter born in Akita Prefecture, but many people don't know exactly what kind of works he left behind...
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The Sendai clan became the leader of the Ouetsu clan alliance and played a central role in the battle against the government army, but not much is known about its actions during the Boshin War. Total force of 30,000...
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During the Boshin War, many tragic stories are told about the Aizu clan, which was considered an enemy of the Imperial Court. However, in Fukushima Prefecture, other domains also formed an alliance against the government army...
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On a whim, I decided to take a solo day trip to Yamagata on the Senzan Line. The reason is simple. As I've gotten older and older, lately I've been heading to Yamagata...
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I have seen on TV a glasswork where glass that has become like starch syrup at high temperatures is rolled around the tip of a pole and then blown into shape by blowing into it.
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In July 2018, the Chokaisan Wooden Toy Museum was opened in Yurihonjo City. The wooden school building of the former Ayukawa Elementary School, which is a registered tangible cultural property of the country...
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The Senses Museum is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This museum focuses on the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. ...
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Kuji City in northern Iwate Prefecture is located on the coast. This place is famous as the land of Ama divers. However, NHK's hit drama "Ama...
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