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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...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.19

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).

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.08.26

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.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.17

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...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.16

"Place names with 'to' in them, from 1 to 9 [Ichinohe and Ninohe edition]" The first Ichinohe is a Jomon ruin...

The vast area stretching from northern Iwate Prefecture to eastern Aomori Prefecture is called Nukanobu, and there were nine place names containing the character "to" (door). Its history is said to date back to the Oshu Fujiwara clan, but it may have originated from...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.07.11

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