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Is Nama bald real? Traces of demons remaining throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and the Legend of Demons...

Setting aside the debate over whether Namahage are demons or gods, there are many demon legends on the Oga Peninsula. The story is based on the story of the five animals who visited with Emperor Wu of Han...

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[Miyagi Prefecture] Autumn of art has arrived! Introducing 7 recommended art museums in Miyagi Prefecture!

The summer heat has eased, and autumn has finally arrived.Although autumn in Tohoku is short, I want to enjoy it to the fullest! Originally, I would recommend things like food, autumn leaves, and mountain climbing...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.10.18

Naruko Kokeshi's expression

Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi developed at Naruko Onsen, the three famous hot springs in Oshu in Miyagi [...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

Yajiro Kokeshi's expression

Yajiro Kokeshi – A tradition developed around Kamasaki Onsen, the home of the Shiraishi Katakura family...

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representing the Tohoku region. It is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage existing in every prefecture in Tohoku...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.17

Tensagi Castle, a theme park that collects the history of the former Kameda domain ©Tabi Tohoku

The historical heritage of Yurihonjo City, which was established by three domains during the Edo period [Akita Prefecture]

During the Edo period, Yurihonjo City was occupied by three feudal domains: the Yashima domain, the Kameda domain, and the Honjo domain, and Kitamae...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.26

The southern drainage pump station almost blocks off the regulation pond (on the right) and the western waterway (on the left). The long waterway in the center is the central main drainage channel ©Oga Peninsula/Ogata Geopark

[History of Hachirogata reclamation ③] Earth lower than sea level... The lifeline is water management [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture]

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

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.19

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing recommended "experience spots" in summer! Creating special memories...

The shining sun, the clear blue sky. When the scenery shines brightly, I feel a sense of excitement. The special feeling of summer is different for both children and adults...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.08.06

"Place names with doors" from 1 to 9 [Sannohe] Sannohe, the birthplace of the Nanbu clan, is known for its ties...

Sannohe County, located further north on National Route 4 from northern Iwate Prefecture and across the prefectural border with Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of the Sannohe Nambu clan and was part of the Morioka clan...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.07.17

The disappearing super local line "Nicchu Line" [Fukushima Prefecture]

Kitakata City in the west of Fukushima Prefecture, famous for its Kitakata ramen, is connected to JR East's Ban'etsu West Line. Banetsu...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.16

"Place names with doors" from 1 to 9 [One and 2nd homes edition] The first home is the Jomon ruins...

The vast area stretching from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture was called Nukanobu, and there were nine ``place names with doors'' in the area. the...

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