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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

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

There are times when you want to do some exercise on your days off to refresh yourself, but don't want to get all sweaty. Cycling is the perfect way to do that. Miyagi Prefecture has a great place to change your mood...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.22

Fukushima Family Camp

[Fukushima Prefecture] Recommended even for first timers! 5 campsites perfect for families

As the weather warms up, it's time to head out and explore. Fukushima Prefecture is packed with leisure spots brimming with nature. From outdoor spots for hardcore enthusiasts to those looking for a more casual experience...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.04.21

Have you ever crossed the Fukuura Bridge in Matsushima? From today onwards, I personally and wholeheartedly recommend it...

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 see it from afar...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.19

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[Yamagata Prefecture] 5 Temples Where You Can Experience Zen Meditation and Sutra Shaking! Recommended for Beginners!

Yamagata Prefecture is a land of abundant nature, and is home to many beautiful temples. Some of these temples offer easy access to Zen meditation and sutra copying, making them an attractive option even for beginners who may be a little nervous about attending.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.04.16

Sunset from Otakamori in Matsushima, one of Japan's three most scenic spots

If you want to see the whole view of Matsushima, try the "Four Great Views" - a detailed guide to the spectacular views! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Matsushima has four scenic spots known as the Four Great Views. Surrounding Matsushima Bay from the east, west, north, and south, they are called the Sokan (Otakamori), Reikan (Toyama), and Ikan (Ta...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.04.15

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  • The scent of bamboo brings back memories! "Sasa Dango," a retro Japanese sweet from Inawashiro Town (Fukushima Prefecture)
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    [Craft Beer in Aizu and Southern Fukushima Prefecture] 4 Selections from Long-Established to New Breweries!
  • Ayu fish in the fishing pond at Shirataka Yana Park (Ayu Teahouse)
    Delicious grilled fish at Japan's largest fishing spot and Ayu Chaya! [Shirataka Town, Yamagata Prefecture]
  • What is Towada Barayaki? Introducing the store where it originated and the recipe [Aomori Prefecture]
  • What makes Aomori scallops so delicious? Everything from when they're in season to how to eat and use them...
  • Enjoy Yamagata soba! Introducing soba unique to Yamagata and recommended restaurants
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    What is Sendai Yukina, delicious in winter? Introducing recommended recipes! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Boasting the best ekiben from the six Tohoku prefectures! Introducing the top 5 recommended ekiben in Miyagi Prefecture
  • The "Nambu Magariya" is a unique residence of the Nanbu clan, which was well aware of the importance of horses [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Aomori Senbero
    Introducing 5 "senbero" style izakayas and standing bars lining the streets in front of Aomori Station! [Aomori Prefecture]
  • Sanbongi Tateyama Park (Osaki City)
    Osaki Kodo, a farmland that lives with water and has been designated a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (Miyagi Prefecture)
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    Four historic sites related to Katakura Kagetsuna, a famous vassal of Date Masamune, and the Katakura family [Miyagi Prefecture]
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    Miharu Koma – One of Japan's three great horses, a local toy that retains the legend of Sakanoue no Tamuramaro [Fukuoka]...
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    Sendai Toshogu Shrine, a shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu in Sendai, is a treasure trove of important cultural properties! [Miyagi Prefecture]
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Scary stories and slightly sad stories... Michinoku Fairy Tale Road is home to many stories...
Three UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites: "Dainichido Bugaku," "Hanawa Bayashi," and "Kemanai Bon Festival".
The history of Odate, which played an important role as a feudal domain border during the Meiji Restoration [Autumn...
Statue of Yuji Koseki
Who is Yuji Koseki? He was born in Fukushima City and was the inspiration for the NHK morning drama "Yell"...
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Portrait of Date Harumune, owned by Sendai City Museum
The grave of Date Harumune and his statue at Hoshoji Temple in Fukushima City [Fukushima Prefecture]
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What was the Soma Daisaku Incident? The lord of the Tsugaru domain, a samurai of the Nanbu clan, also known as the Chushingura of Michinoku...
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The missing link in the birth of the Japanese sword? The "Warabite sword" wielded by the Emishi...
A reverse Cinderella story from the Heian period, "Charcoal Burner Tota"...
[Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the most powerful power spot in Aomori?.
[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] Visit the hot springs associated with the Uesugi clan of the Yonezawa domain
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