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

Aside from the debate about whether Nama bald is a demon or a god, there are a ton of demon legends on the Oga Peninsula. The origin of the legend is that five bats that visited with Emperor Wu of Han transform into demons...

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The autumn of art has arrived! Introducing 7 recommended art museums and museums in Miyagi Prefecture!

The summer heat has eased, and the season has finally arrived, "Autumn", and although autumn in Tohoku is short, you can enjoy it to the fullest! Normally, we would recommend food, autumn leaves, and mountain climbing, but this time we will be looking for weather...

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Naruko Kokeshi's expression

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

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

Yajiro Kokeshi's expression

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

Kokeshi is one of the most representative traditional crafts in the Tohoku region. This is a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique lineage in all Tohoku prefectures. This time, we'll be looking at the following...

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 organized by three domains, the Yajima Domain, Kameda Domain, and Honjo Domain, and was the port of call for Kitamaebune...

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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.neft.asia/archive...

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

The glowing sun and the clear blue sky. When the scenery glitters, I feel as if I'm being stolen. The special feeling of summer is no different for both children and adults. Enjoy the summer to the fullest...

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 crosses the prefectural border with Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of the Minohe Minami clan and is a region closely associated with the Morioka Domain. ...

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

Kitakata City, west of Fukushima Prefecture, is famous for its Kitakata ramen and other ingredients, and is a railway line called the Banetsu West Line of JR East. The Banetsu Nishi Line is located from Koriyama Station in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture...

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 spanning northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture is called Nukanobu, and there were nine "place names with doors." The history of this is from the Oshu Fujiwara clan and beyond...

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