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"Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenate" is a manga set in Aomori, which is a close look at the charm of the anime [Animation aired in April...

The anime “Grandpa and Grandma Rejuvenates” has been airing since April 7th. It's a manga with a strange setting in which an old man suddenly becomes younger one day, but he actually turns blue...

Hana OdagiriHana Odagiri2024.05.13

With SL Galaxy reaching its last run, it was just a year ago: "Thank you SL Galaxy!" [Iwate Prefecture]

An SL train called ``SL Ginga'' ran on the Kamaishi Line connecting Hanamaki Station and Kamaishi Station in Iwate Prefecture. SL Galaxy was released in June 2023, about a year ago...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.10

Although at the mercy of the times, Joban Line express trains have played a role in connecting the Pacific coast of Tohoku...

The limited express Hitachi runs from Shinagawa Station in Tokyo to Iwaki Station in Fukushima Prefecture or Sendai Station in Miyagi Prefecture via JR East's Joban Line (*).

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.05.09

The history of Odate, which played an important role in the borders of the domain during the Meiji Restoration [Akita Prefecture]

Odate was a sect of the borders of the domain during the first half of the Edo period. Odate, known for its Akita dogs, Hinai Jichiri chickens, and Kiritanpo, was also known for its Kubota domain during the Edo period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.05.08

Model of Isedotai ruins (Isedotai Jomonkan)

"Isedodai Ruins" is a mysterious ruin registered as a World Heritage Site! [Akita Prefecture]

Isedota Iseki is a Jomon period ruins located in Kitaakita City, Akita Prefecture. The biggest feature is the four ring stones (stone circles)...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.30

wisdom pencil

A sacred place for students taking the exam! Kameoka Monju, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Tohoku [Yamagata Prefecture]

Kameoka Monjudo, located in Takahata-cho, Higashiokitama-gun, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to bring blessings for various things that require wisdom, such as praying for success in entrance exams, fulfilling wishes, and prospering in business.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.28

Guardian dog of Inu no Miya

Dog Palace and Cat Palace – The phantom Japanese dog is dedicated to the dogs and cats that are found at the birthplace of Takayasu's dogs...

In the Takayasu district of Takahata Town, in the southern part of Yamagata Prefecture, there is a shrine dedicated to dogs and cats, which are rare in Japan. This time, we will introduce a phantom day that is now extinct...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.27

Michinoku Folk Village's southern territory Date territory boundary mound

Take a walk through the original Japanese scenery at Michinoku Folk Village, an outdoor museum that houses 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 of the southern domain of the Morioka domain and the Date domain of the Sendai domain. However, the Showa era...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.25

The endemic Japanese crayfish, the endemic species of Japanese crayfish, is currently breeding in Odate City! [Akita Prefecture]

The Japanese crayfish lives only north of Odate The Japanese crayfish is a crayfish endemic to Japan, and is found in the clean, cool waters of Hokkaido, Aomori, Iwate, and Akita prefectures.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.24

What is Shirakawa like? A trivia tame that lets you understand the region, including history, tourist spots, and specialty items...

When someone asks, "What kind of place is ○○○?", it would be cool if you could explain it clearly. It's packed with useful trivia in such situations...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.04.23

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