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Aomori military commander

Three Sengoku warlords from Aomori Prefecture! Tsugaru Tamenobu, Ishikawa Takanobu, and Namioka Tomonaga

During the Edo period, Aomori Prefecture was largely divided into the Tsugaru Domain in the west and the Nanbu Domain in the east, and in the Meiji period the current prefectural border was established. These two domains differed in language and culture, and were said to have had many feuds and not get along well...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.05.11

What is Kawatsura Lacquerware? A traditional Japanese craft that is widely loved for its ease of use...

When it comes to traditional crafts from Akita Prefecture, Kawatsura lacquerware comes to mind along with birch crafts, Odate bento boxes, and Akita cedar barrels and tubs. However, surprisingly, many people are unaware of its characteristics and merits. This article...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.07

[Aomori] What is Denshu? A story that will make drinking premium sake even more enjoyable...

Denshu is often thought of as the finest sake produced in Aomori, so many people may find it a little intimidating. In this article, we'll introduce you to Denshu...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.06

Illustration of a red cow

How did the traditional craft "Akabeko" come about? Exploring its origins and history! [Fukushima Prefecture]

Akabeko is a traditional craft with a charming, swaying neck. Many people are familiar with its distinctive appearance and name. However, many people may be wondering, "Why is it called Akabeko?" or "What is Akabeko?".

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.05.05

[Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture] Fukushima Municipal House Garden, a cultural asset of Fukushima Prefecture that should be preserved for future generations

The Fukushima Civic Home Garden brings together, preserves, and exhibits important folk heritage items that are destined to disappear, such as old thatched-roof wooden buildings and playhouses, to be passed on to future generations.

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.05.04

Mount Kuromata and UFOs

What is Mount Kuromata? Learn about it from academic research and the reasons behind the urban legend...

Mount Kuromata has become famous in recent years as a power spot due to its beautiful conical shape, and there's even an urban legend that it might be a pyramid.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.05.03

[Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Is this England in Fukushima Prefecture? British Hills spreads out deep in the mountains.

There's a place called Tenei Village in Fukushima Prefecture called England? If you go deep into the mountains, you'll suddenly come across an English-style garden, giving you the illusion of stepping into the world of Harry Potter.

ikokeikoke2022.05.01

Yamagata Prefecture is the number one consumer of konjac in Japan! Is boiled konjac the most popular recipe?

You can almost always find tama konnyaku on skewers at any tourist spot in Yamagata Prefecture! Usually, there are 3-4 tama konnyaku on each skewer. Each skewer costs 100 yen...

ikokeikoke2022.04.27

Military commander of Iwate

Three Sengoku Warlords from Iwate Prefecture! Nanbu Harumasa, Nanbu Nobunao, and Kunohe Masazane

If you ask, "Do you know any Sengoku warlords associated with Iwate Prefecture?", most people will answer, "No." However, even though Iwate does not have any nationally popular warlords, there are some who deserve more recognition...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.04.26

[Yamagata Prefecture] A rare hot spring inn creates a "post-bath beer"...

Just imagining an ice-cold beer after a bath in a hot spring is fantastic, isn't it? Did you know that there is a beer in Yamagata that was made with the utmost care for that "perfect post-bath drink"?.

NakaNaka2022.04.24

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