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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...

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Open grassy field with small white flowers and a line of low wooden buildings with metal roofs in the distance under a blue sky with fluffy clouds.

A new landmark in Morioka! A relaxing spot has opened in the heart of the city: "Morioka Central Park Viva Terrace," a group...

The area along the south bank of the Shizukuishi River in Morioka City is called the "Seinan district," and it is a newly developed residential area lined with large shopping centers and roadside stores. Along the Shizukuishi River...

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The sea of ​​Onahama

Did they skip both Aquamarine and Marine Tower? A family's fun visit to Onahama, Iwaki City...

As I wrote in my previous article, I visited Iwaki City with my family during the Golden Week holidays in May 2026. We spent the first day at Spa Resort Hawaiians, and the second day...

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Rocky landscape with large boulders and pine trees under a blue sky; an informational sign in the foreground.

A power spot with giant mushroom-shaped rocks! Introducing Jōdomatsu Park [Kōriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Jōdomatsu Park is nestled in the mountains of Ōse-machi, Kōriyama City. With its open spaces and playground equipment for children, it looks like an ordinary park at first glance, but the information boards scattered throughout the park reveal something unexpected...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2026.06.23

Hirosaki Castle: The entire castle tower was moved | The cutting edge of cultural property restoration on display at the moving shop [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

Hirosaki Castle in Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, has been undergoing a "hikiya" (moving) project since 2015 to move the castle tower approximately 70 meters from its original location. The building was moved as is, without being dismantled...

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Midorigaoka Park, one of Japan's top 100 urban parks, offers hot springs, saunas, and cafes.

Located in Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture, Midorigaoka Park is lined with magnificent trees that evoke the feeling of timelessness, and is a place where you can enjoy the richness of nature throughout the seasons. In recent years, the hot spring facilities within the park have been renovated...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.13

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There are tons of unique parks! Things to check out this season...

The season for driving, playing outside, and breathing in fresh air has arrived. Motomiya City, Fukushima Prefecture, is home to several popular parks that are great spots for outings. For a place to get some exercise with your kids,...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.18

[Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture] Kaiseiyama Park has been renovated! Perfect for walking and lunch...

Kaiseiyama Park in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, has been a popular place of relaxation for local residents since the Meiji era. It is no exaggeration to say that it is the most famous park in Koriyama City.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.01.17

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and music filling the streets

Miyagi Prefecture's major autumn festivals include the annual festival of Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of the Sendai domain, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. Other famous festivals include the festival of Masamune Date of Mt. Iwate, where the domain's founder, Masamune Date, had his base before founding Sendai.

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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).

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What is Shirakawa Barrier? Shirakawa, a border town where a checkpoint was once located (Fukushima Prefecture)
Atago Shrine's temple nameplate
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