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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...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2026.07.31

Are Namahage real? Traces of demons remain throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and demon legends...

Putting aside the debate over whether Namahage are demons or gods, the Oga Peninsula is home to numerous demon legends. The origin of one is the legend that five bats who accompanied Emperor Wu of Han transformed into demons...

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Autumn is the season for art! Introducing 7 recommended art galleries and museums in Miyagi Prefecture!

The summer heat is easing, and autumn is finally here. Although autumn in Tohoku is short, we want to make the most of it! Normally, we would recommend food, autumn leaves, and hiking, but this time we're also looking forward to the weather...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2024.10.18

Naruko Kokeshi doll facial expression

Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi dolls developed in Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi's three famous hot springs in Oshu.

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.10.08

Yajiro Kokeshi's facial expression

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

Kokeshi dolls are one of the traditional crafts representative of the Tohoku region. They are a craft that has spread over a fairly wide area, with at least one unique style found in every prefecture in the Tohoku region. This time, we will be looking at some of these kokeshi...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.09.17

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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The Southern Pumping Station almost completely blocks off the regulating reservoir (right) and the Western Receiving Channel (left). The long channel in the middle is the Central Main Drainage Channel. ©Oga Peninsula-Ogata Geopark

[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ③] The land is below sea level… Water management is a lifeline [Ogata Village, Akita Prefecture]

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

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.19

[Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing recommended "experience spots" for summer! Create special memories...

The blazing sun and clear blue skies. The sparkling scenery makes you feel excited. The special feeling of summer is the same for both children and adults. Let's enjoy summer to the fullest...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2024.08.06

From 1 to 9: "Place names with 'to' in them" [Mito Edition] Mito, the birthplace of the Nanbu clan, has a connection to...

Sannohe County, located further north on National Route 4 from northern Iwate Prefecture across the border with Aomori Prefecture, is the birthplace of the Sannohe Nanbu clan and has deep ties to the Morioka Domain.

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The disappearance of the ultra-local train line, the Nicchu Line (Fukushima Prefecture)

Kitakata City, located in the west of Fukushima Prefecture and famous for its Kitakata ramen, is served by JR East's Ban'etsu West Line. The Ban'etsu West Line runs from Koriyama Station in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture...

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  • What is Towada Barayaki? Introducing the store where it originated and the recipe [Aomori Prefecture]
  • It's like a scarlet jewel! With the crunchy texture of "Pucchinkoko", your meal will be delicious today...
  • Is the era of "Aomori = melon" coming? Exploring the appeal of Tsugaru city's high-quality melons...
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] Eating horse sashimi with mustard miso is the Fukushima way! Perfect as a side dish with rice...
  • [Semboku City, Akita Prefecture] A hotly talked about craft beer! Is it called "Akita Inu"?
  • Taroan's famous "Aizu Tenjin-sama" fluffy bouche with addictive cheese cream...
  • What to eat during New Year's? Local New Year's dishes that reflect history and culture are popular...
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    New Year's Cuisine in the Tohoku Region | Preserved Foods for Festivities Developed by Heavy Snowfall
  • Nagai, a former shipping town of the Yonezawa domain that prospered through shipping on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
  • Sunset from Otakamori in Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots
    If you want to see the whole view of Matsushima, try the "Four Great Views" - a detailed guide to the spectacular views! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    [Part 2] The World of Itako, Traditional Female Shamans of Tohoku | Itako Spells and Tohoku...
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    What is "Koriyama Black," a long-loved ramen shop in Koriyama City, one of Japan's most competitive ramen areas?.
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    Delicious, filling, and great value for money! Tendo City's soba restaurant "Ichian"...
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    Did you know they have five siblings? A complete guide to Iwate's local mascot Sobatchi and his dog siblings...
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    Recommended scenic driving routes in Tohoku! Stunning mountain scenery, two dam lakes...
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    Coal transport, bypass routes, recovery from unprecedented disasters... the Joban Line's role has been...
Pilgrimage to the 33 Kannon Temples in Minamiaizu. The "Gokurairi Thirty Kannon Temples"...
[The History of Hachirogata Reclamation ①] Japan's second largest lake has become a vast rice field...
[Iwate Prefecture] Enjoy the charm of Nanbu ironware and gourmet food made with it...
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[Yamagata and Akita Edition] Valuable old-style martial arts from the six Tohoku prefectures! Special martial arts still passed down to this day...
Statue of Yuji Koseki
Who is Yuji Koseki? He was born in Fukushima City and was the inspiration for the NHK morning drama "Yell"...
Winter legend
[Aomori Prefecture] Learn about legends surrounding heavy snowfall while facing nature...
Donto Festival: A traditional New Year's event [Miyagi Prefecture]
Christian? Monster? God? The mysterious gravestone "Poppo-sama" remains in the Motoyoshi district...
Iwate Deer Dance
What is Shishiodori? Learn more about its characteristics and how to make the dance even more enjoyable...
After 40 years of competition, the local train and bus route between Morioka and Miyako will coexist...
[The Mystery of Kamakura] Kamakura, a winter tradition in Akita Prefecture, is related to the Kamakura Shogunate...
The Honjo, Kameda, and Yajima domains were located between the Kubota and Shonai domains...
The Three Dragon Gods of the Sanko Legend (Nansobo, Hachirotaro, and Tatsuko)
[The Legend of the Three Lakes of Northern Tohoku: Part 1] The magnificent folklore that spans three prefectures...
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Snow Lantern Festival | Experience the fantastic scenery unique to a snowy country...
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[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] "Tenkyokaku" is a Western-style building beloved by the Imperial family! Meiji era dresses...
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