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5 Recommended "Flying Witch" Pilgrimage Sites Recommended by Locals! [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture]

Flying Witch is a manga that depicts the growth of the main character, Kowata Makoto, amid the beautiful nature of Aomori. It is still being serialized eight years after the anime aired, and is a representative manga of Aomori. In this article...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.24

Why are there so many unusual names? Station names on the Ou Main Line [Fukushima, Yamagata, Akita]

The Ou Main Line is a JR East line that runs from Fukushima Station to Aomori Station, passing through Yamagata Station, Akita Station, and other stations. It is one of the main lines that runs north-south through the Tohoku region, and in the past, there were express trains that ran the entire length...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.22

The history of Odate, which played an important role as a feudal domain border during the Meiji Restoration (Akita Prefecture)

Odate, a city plagued by feudal domain disputes during the first half of the Edo period, is known for its Akita dogs, Hinai chicken, and kiritanpo (simmered rice balls). During the Edo period, Odate was located at the easternmost point of the Kubota Domain (also known as the Akita Domain).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.08

The Nanbu and Date Domain Border Tomb at Michinoku Folk Village

Take a stroll through the original Japanese landscape at Michinoku Folk Village, an open-air museum of ancient architecture!.

Kitakami City, Iwate Prefecture, is a city located in the southwestern part of the prefecture. During the Edo period, it was a typical rural area located on the border between the southern domain of Morioka and the Date domain of Sendai. However, since the Showa period, the Tohoku Expressway and Tohoku Shinkansen...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.25

What is Shirakawa like? A treasure trove of trivia to help you understand the area, including its history, tourist spots, and local specialties...

It would be cool if you could explain smoothly when someone asks you, "What's XXX like?" This "Local Knowledge Treasure Box" is packed with trivia that will come in handy in such situations...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.23

Cherry blossoms along Kanchogai Street

It's not just Hirosaki! 5 recommended cherry blossom viewing spots in Aomori Prefecture!

When it comes to famous cherry blossom spots in Aomori Prefecture, many people probably think of Hirosaki Castle. However, there are many other famous cherry blossom spots in Aomori Prefecture besides Hirosaki Castle, and most of them have stalls and illuminations...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.04.17

Hirosaki Castle

Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024! Event information and 5 recommended food stalls by locals! [Aomori...

The Hirosaki Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 will be held from April 12 to May 5, 2024. Hirosaki's cherry blossoms, said to be the best in Japan, are characterized by their overlapping blossoms, and are a representative sight of Aomori.

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.04.11

Reconstruction of a flush toilet found at the Akita Castle ruins

Akita Castle was the center of trade with the former kingdom of Balhae! The deciding factor? Flush toilets...

According to the Akita City website, the history of Akita City began in 1602 (Keicho 7). 1602 was the year the Edo period began, and the daimyo of Hitachi Province (present-day Ibaraki Prefecture)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.11

[Fukushima Prefecture] Take a leisurely stroll in spring! 5 recommended spots for strolling among the flowers

Spring has finally arrived! It's the perfect season for a stroll. On a warm, sunny day, you'll want to stroll around and admire the colorful flowers. In Fukushima Prefecture, rich in nature...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.04.04

Akita dog

Akita dogs are a Japanese treasure! The Akita Dog Preservation Society in Odate City strictly manages their bloodlines [Akita Prefecture]

Odate City, Akita Prefecture, is located in the middle reaches of the Yoneshiro River, which crosses northern Akita Prefecture, and borders Aomori Prefecture. Odate City is the northernmost municipality in Akita Prefecture. It is surrounded by mountains on three sides...

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