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Why was the traditional craft "Akabeko" born? Explore the origin and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a cute traditional craft with its neck swaying. Many people may know this because of its distinctive appearance and name. However, "Why do you call me red beacon?" and "Akabekohana..."

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.05.05

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Prefecture’s cultural asset “Fukushima Civic House Garden” that should be preserved for future generations

Fukushima Civic Garden (Fukushima Shiminkaen) is a collection of important ethnic heritage that will be passed down to the future, including old, thatched roof wooden structures and theater huts that were destined to disappear.

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.05.04

Illustration of Kuromatayama and UFO

What is Kuromatayama? We'll learn more about what we learned through academic research and why urban legends are told...

Kuromatayama has a beautiful cone shape, making it a famous power spot in recent years, and is it a pyramid? It is a mysterious mountain where urban legends are also told. ...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

[Tenei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] England in Fukushima Prefecture? British Hills spreads deep in the mountains. ...

Is it England in Tenei Village in Fukushima Prefecture? There is. As you proceed deep into the mountains, an English-style garden suddenly appears, and you'll feel like you've entered the world of Harry Potter...

ikokeikoke2022.05.01

Yamagata Prefecture has the highest consumption of konjac in the country! A popular recipe is Tama?

It's definitely available in tourist spots in Yamagata Prefecture! That's right, there are konjac balls stuck into skewers on sale. Most of the time, each skewer has three or four konjac sticks. 100 skewers...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

Iwate warriors

Three Sengoku warlords from Iwate Prefecture! Nanbu Harumasa, Nanbu Nobunao, Kunohe Masami

If you ask, "Do you know about the Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer "I don't know." However, even if there are no warlords who are popular nationwide, they should be more appreciated...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2022.04.26

[Yamagata Prefecture] What is the ``beer exclusively for after bathing'' created by a hot spring inn that is rare in the world...

Just imagined is the cool, cold beer you drink after a hot spring bath. Do you know that Yamagata has a beer that was seriously made for the "best drink of hot water"...

nakanaka2022.04.24

[Miyagi Prefecture] 6 recommended cycling courses for a change of pace!

There are times when you want to exercise and refresh yourself on your days off, but don't want to get too sweaty, right? Cycling is recommended in such cases. Miyagi Prefecture is a change of mood...

HiroyukiOkaHiroyukiOka2022.04.22

Fukushima Family Camp

[Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended even for first-timers! 5 campgrounds to visit with your family

When it gets warmer, it's time to go out. Fukushima Prefecture is full of leisure spots full of nature. From the hardcore, authentic outdoor spots for those who want to enjoy it easily...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.04.21

Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? Starting today, I personally recommend it with all my might...

Have you ever crossed Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? Actually, I was born and raised in Miyagi Prefecture, but I have never crossed Fukuura Bridge. Whenever I go sightseeing in Matsushima, I always go from a distance...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.04.19

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