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"Karamatsu no Karamatsu" is the god who protects women's lives, including matchmaking, childbirth, and safe childbirth [Akita Prefecture...

Karamatsu Shrine, located in Kyowa, Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, is a "female guardian god*" that protects the life of women, and is known as the god of matchmaking, childbirth, safe childbirth, and is also known as the "Karamatsu-sama of the Sakai" in the local area...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.04.09

Ani Mine

The Ani Mine, which was said to be the number one in Japan during the Edo period and supported the Kubota Domain [Kita Akita City, Akita Prefecture]

The Ani Kozan is one of Japan's leading copper mines, operating in Kitaakita City, bordering Iwate Prefecture, in the northern part of Akita Prefecture until 1986 (Showa 61). Along with the Indo-National Silver Mine, the Kubota Domain's finances...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.04.08

[Fukushima Prefecture] Let's take a relaxing walk in spring! 5 recommended spots for a walk full of flowers

The real spring has finally arrived! It's a great season to go for a walk. On days when you are tempted with warm and cheerfulness, you can enjoy strolling around looking at the colorful flowers. In Fukushima Prefecture, rich in nature...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.04.04

Shiogama Shrine and Shibahiko Shrine

Was it treated specially by the government in the past? Shiogama Shrine and Shinahiko Shrine in Ichinomiya, Mutsu Province [Palace...

When it comes to visiting the New Year's New Year's New Year's shrines, the famous shrines are Osaki Hachiman Shrine in Sendai, Sendai Toshogu Shrine, Takekoma Shrine in Iwanuma City, and Shiogama Shrine in Shiogama City, among them...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.02

[Akita Prefecture] Nyuto Onsen Village, surrounded by virgin forest and dotted with secret hot springs, is rich in variety...

Nikuto Onsen Village in Senboku City, Akita Prefecture is located in the mountains of Towada and Hachimantai National Park, where the native beech forests grow in three prefectures: Aomori and Iwate Prefecture. In Iwate, Mt. Nippo is known as Mt. Eboshi...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.04.01

Mitsuishi Shrine

"Rock" and a demon's "hand" shape? Mitsuishi Shrine, filled with Iwate's roots [Iwate Prefecture]

Tokenji Temple appears along the road as you head north at the intersection in front of the courthouse on Chuo-dori, in the center of Morioka City. Behind this temple is "Mitsuishi Shrine"...

AoiwaAoiwa2024.03.28

Is the Japanese stone circle "Oyu Ring Stone" a sacred place in the Jomon period? [Akita Prefecture]

The Oyu Ring Stones in Towada, Kakunodate City, Akita Prefecture, is considered to be one of the Jomon Ruins of Hokkaido and North Tohoku, which became a World Heritage Site on July 27, 2021. Oyu ring stones were the late Jomon period (approximately...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.03.27

What does "Shinobu Mochizuri" mean? Introducing related spots and folk tales [Fukushima Prefecture]

Do you know the term "shinobum mochizuri"? This word often appears in the world of waka poetry, but in fact it is a word that has a connection to the present city of Fukushima, Fukushima Prefecture. Life is modern...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2024.03.27

The legend of the pyramid that lies in Kakunodate City is called Cromanta! [Akita Prefecture]

Have you all heard that Kakunodate City, which borders Aomori and Iwate prefectures, actually exists in this town, which was previously written as "Uetsuno" instead of Kakunodate? Nearby are Hachimantai and Five...

editorial staffeditorial staff2024.03.26

[Miyagi Prefecture] 3 recommended hot springs in Miyagi Prefecture that you can choose from secret hot springs, famous hot springs, and unique spring quality!

Miyagi Prefecture has the lowest number of hot springs in the Tohoku Six prefectures, but although it is small, it is dotted with sources with unique water quality. Akiu is close to Naruko Onsen, where there are five hot spring resorts, and Sendai city...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.03.25

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