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Hagihime legend

[Fukushima Prefecture] What is the legend of Princess Hagi? Legends that remain in Bandai Atami, a popular hot spring area

Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a popular place for Bandai Atami Onsen, but the legend of "Hagihime Legend" remains here. The legend of Hagihime is a story of the spiritual power of Bandai Atami Onsen...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.03.08

"Yaki Ikadori" is famous for its squid curtains! The condensed flavor gives a lot of repeat customers...

There are several "roads" in Aomori, with locally produced gourmet foods. These include "Apple Road," "Mark Road," and "Melon Watermelon Road." Among them...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.07

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima? Detailed explanation of the doll Dosojin belief passed down in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, a place located on the borders of villages and on the roads of mountain passes, is said to prevent the arrival of foreign epidemics and evil spirits, is a distinctive feature of the existence of various types and shapes throughout Japan...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

It's not just rice fields art! "Winter rice fields art" drawn with footprints on snowy fields [Aomori...

When it comes to Rice Field Art, Aomori Prefecture, it is known for its famous rice fields. Ranachate Village, located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, so rice cultivation is popular...

editorial staffeditorial staff2022.02.28

fresh oysters

Processed oyster miso and oyster simmered oysters are perfect as souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]

When it comes to oysters, Hiroshima Prefecture is famous, but Miyagi Prefecture's oysters boast the second largest farmed harvest in the country in 2020. Miyagi Prefecture also has many processed products made with oysters. Oysters as souvenirs...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.26

What is a sequel? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stones drawn by Yanagita Kunio in Tono Monogatari [Rock...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there is a mysterious stone called "Sekai Stone" that can be placed on two stones lined up like two platforms and passed underneath like a torii gate. Yanagida, a folklorist...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

A stone monument with a Freemasonry mark engraved on the ruins of Sendai Castle Ote Gate

A Freemasonry stone monument near the ruins of Sendai Castle Otemon? Examining Sendai mystery! ...

Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, is home to Date Masamune's castle, Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), and near the site of the major gate, there is a stone monument that appears to be from a "Freemason," making it a hot topic as a small urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

[Miyagi Prefecture] A trip to the famous hot springs with a footbath | Recommended footbath spots in Akiu, Sakunami, and Naruko...

A must-see for those who like foot baths! We will introduce foot bath spots where you can enjoy famous Miyagi prefecture hot springs easily. There are famous hot spring resorts in Miyagi Prefecture, but when traveling, there are some...

Motoharu KahashiMotoharu Kahashi2022.02.20

grilled scallops

[Aomori Prefecture] Enjoy “Mutsu Bay Scallops” with local cuisine!

The sweet and deliciousness of scallops is amazing. Aomori Prefecture is the second largest catch for scallops after Hokkaido. In particular, scallops are farmed a lot. And Aomori...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.16

Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba

"Ishino Maki Genki Ichiba" is a hot spot where delicious food from Mt. Kinka is gathered! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Ishinomaki Genki Ichiba has been opening since 2017 along the Kitakami River in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, which was heavily damaged by the earthquake. A market where you can enjoy the "energy" and "delicious" of Ishinomaki City...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.15

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