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Bullet holes from the Boshin War

The only remaining building that still bears traces of the Boshin War: "Kyu-Takizawa Honjin" (Fukushima Prefecture)

The former Takizawa Honjin (also known as the Yokoyama Family Residence) is located approximately 3 km northeast of Tsuruga Castle, along the former Shirakawa Kaido road near the entrance to Takizawa Pass, which runs from Aizu-Wakamatsu through Shirakawa to Edo. It is said to be the oldest private residence in the Tohoku region.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.15

[Iwate Prefecture] A new proposal for campervan life: "Yu YOU Park" in Iwate Prefecture...

Did you know that there is a facility called "YuYu Park" where you can sleep in your camper van and enjoy a hot spring bath? This is different from auto camping...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.13

[Aomori Prefecture] Stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations in Aomori Prefecture with accommodation facilities!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one roadside station with a hotel-like accommodation facility, but there are three roadside stations with adjacent campgrounds where you can stay in auto camping or cottages.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.11

[Mt. Chokai-Tobishima Geopark: Nikaho (1)] Nikaho, a place that is comparable to Matsushima, but was hit by a major earthquake...

Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mount Chokai and is part of the "Mount Chokai-Tobishima Geopark" along with the Yurihonjo area in Akita Prefecture and the Sakata, Yuza, and Tobishima areas in Yamagata Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.07

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Fukushima Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Fukushima Prefecture, the southernmost of the six Tohoku prefectures, autumn leaves are reaching their peak in the mountainous region of Aizu and the highlands of Urabandai. The leaves are just beginning to change color in the warmer Hamadori and Nakadori areas.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.06

Image of Kujukushima (Kizakata)

The mystical landscape of Kisakata and Kujukushima, which Matsuo Basho was deeply moved by [Akita Prefecture]...

Kisakata and Kujukushima Islands are a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mount Chokai, which towers over the border between Akita and Yamagata prefectures. Rice paddies dot the countryside here and there...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.05

Whisky Collection Koriyama

A report on the first whisky event in Tohoku, "Whiskey Collection Koriyama"...

Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, will celebrate its 100th anniversary since becoming a city in 2024. To mark this anniversary, the city will host the first whiskey event in the Tohoku region, "Whiskey Collection Koriyama.".

AoiwaAoiwa2024.11.02

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Miyagi Edition: Recommended driving courses and surrounding areas...

In this article, we will introduce three recommended autumn foliage driving routes in Miyagi Prefecture and the delicious local specialties in the surrounding areas. From the northern and southern parts of the prefecture, you can enjoy classic...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.11.01

A railway that doesn't operate? The past and present of Towada Kanko Electric Railway [Aomori Prefecture]

Towada Kanko Dentetsu Co., Ltd. is a company headquartered in Towada City, Aomori Prefecture. It operates bus routes in the southeastern part of Aomori Prefecture and a sightseeing boat tour of Lake Towada. However, the company name does not include the word "railway" (den...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.10.31

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Yamagata Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

In Yamagata Prefecture, autumn leaves have already begun to turn red around highland driving routes such as the Zao and Azuma mountain ranges, and are now at their peak. However, they will soon begin to descend into the countryside. In this article, we will introduce the best autumn leaves to see in November.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.30

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