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Tsuruga Castle at night

[Fukushima Prefecture] The history of Tsuruga Castle, the site of a tragic end of the Edo period

Speaking of sightseeing in Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture, Tsuruga Castle is a must-see! Its beautiful red roofing makes it popular among castle enthusiasts, but do you know its history? In this article, we'll introduce the history and history of Aizu-Tsuruga Castle...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.10

Koppepan

[Akiu Town, Miyagi Prefecture] The hottest gourmet food in Akiu Onsen! Akiu Pan Shokudo Koppepan is hot!

When you think of Akiu Onsen, many people probably think of Saichi's Ohagi. However, there is a gourmet food that has been trending on social media recently: Koppepan! This time, we'll be introducing...

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.03.09

The Legend of Princess Hagi

[Fukushima Prefecture] The Legend of Princess Hagi: A Legend Remaining in the Popular Hot Springs Resort of Bandai Atami

Bandai Atami Town in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture. This popular hot spring area is also home to the legendary "Hagihime Legend." The legend of Hagihime tells of the miraculous powers of Bandai Atami Hot Spring...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.03.08

"Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...

Aomori has several "roads" lined with locally produced gourmet foods, such as the "Apple Road," the "Takekimi (Corn) Road," and the "Melon and Watermelon Road." Among these...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.03.07

[Akita Prefecture] What is Kashima-sama? A detailed explanation of the doll Jizo statue faith in Akita Prefecture

Dososhin, or roadside gods, are said to be placed at the borders of villages and along mountain passes to ward off foreign epidemics and evil spirits. It's notable that they come in a variety of different types and shapes throughout Japan.

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.03.01

Not just rice paddy art! "Winter rice paddy art" made with footprints in the snow [Aomori]...

Inakadate Village in Aomori Prefecture is known for its famous "rice field art." Located in the central part of Aomori Prefecture, Inakadate Village is also the birthplace of northern rice cultivation culture, and rice cultivation is thriving...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2022.02.28

Fresh oysters

Oyster-based processed foods like "Oyster Miso" and "Oysters Boiled in Water" make perfect souvenirs! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Hiroshima Prefecture is famous for its oysters, but Miyagi Prefecture boasts the second-highest oyster farming yield in Japan in 2020. Miyagi Prefecture also has a wide variety of processed oyster products. Oyster souvenirs are a great way to...

tryworks.okatryworks.oka2022.02.26

Tono's Connecting Stones

What is Tsukuishi? A detailed introduction to the mysterious stone depicted in Kunio Yanagita's Tales of Tono [Iwa...

In Ayaori-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture, there remains a mysterious stone structure called "Tsuzui-ishi," which consists of two stones placed side by side like platforms, topped with a huge capstone, allowing one to pass underneath like a torii gate. Folklorist Yanagida...

MurasakihimeMurasakihime2022.02.25

A stone monument engraved with the Freemason mark near the site of the main gate of Sendai Castle

A Freemason stone monument near the site of Sendai castle's main gate? Investigating the mystery of Sendai!.

In Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, there is Sendai Castle (Aoba Castle), the castle of Date Masamune. Near the site of the main gate, there is a stone monument that appears to belong to the Freemasons, and it has become a bit of an urban legend...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2022.02.22

Miyagi Prefecture: A tour of famous footbath hot springs | Recommended footbath spots in Akiu, Sakunami, and Naruko...

A must-see for footbath lovers! We'll introduce you to some footbath spots where you can easily enjoy Miyagi Prefecture's famous hot springs. Miyagi Prefecture is home to many famous hot springs, but there are also plenty of other places to enjoy a footbath while sightseeing, touring, or just for a quick...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2022.02.20

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  • "Grilled Squid Street" is famous for its squid curtains! The concentrated flavor attracts many repeat customers...
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] What is the local dish, Ikaninjin? Now known nationwide! A beloved dish...
  • What's so great about Aomori garlic? A thorough explanation of the differences and the secret to its deliciousness!
  • Pickled herring with Japanese pepper
    [Aizu, Fukushima Prefecture] What is Aizu's local dish, "Pickled Herring with Sansho Pepper"?...
  • Nameto flounder
    Celebrate the New Year with Miyagi's New Year's fish, Nametagare!
  • [Fukushima Prefecture] What is "Cabbage Mochi" from Koriyama City? Enjoy the simple taste! A New Year's treat...
  • Genbikei Gorge bus stop
    The "Flying Dumplings" are a specialty of Genbikei Gorge and are a delicious activity worth seeing!.
  • Kaldi's popular "Umakute Shouga Nee!!" is a versatile seasoning that can be easily adapted!.
  • [Series 5: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] 20 years after the Battle of Zenkunen, wars once again spread across Oshu...
  • [Series 7: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] The bond between the Genji and the warriors of the eastern provinces, the 100th anniversary of the Oshu Fujiwara clan...
  • What was the "Oni Shigai Village" that actually existed during the Meiji period? Discovering the legend and true identity of the demon [Iwate Prefecture]
  • Yamagata Kokeshi dolls' expressions
    Yamagata Kokeshi – Created by Kobayashi Soji, who trained in woodworking at Sakunami Onsen in the Sendai domain...
  • [Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture] Is Iwakiyama Shrine the most powerful power spot in Aomori? Check it out for yourself!.
  • A swordsmith offering a sword to the shrine (image)
    [Part 2] Who is the Oshu "Maikusa Blacksmith"? What was their influence on the development of the Japanese sword?.
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    Naruko Kokeshi – Traditional Kokeshi dolls developed in Naruko Onsen, one of Miyagi's three famous hot springs in Oshu.
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    What are the Five Hundred Arhats of Tono? A group of stone Buddha statues in Tono, Iwate Prefecture, created as a memorial for the victims of the Hōreki famine...
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Nagai, a former shipping town of the Yonezawa domain that prospered through shipping on the Mogami River (Yamagata Prefecture)
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Shinzan's Ten Thousand Buddhas
More than 10,000 Jizo Bodhisattvas cover the walls of the Shinzan Mantaibutsu Statue [Oga City, Akita Prefecture]
Aizu Domain School Nisshinkan (Hole Gate)
Nisshinkan, where the Byakkotai studied, is one of Japan's leading feudal domain schools! What must not be done must not be done...
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[Part 2] Aizu samurai cultivated apples! The indomitable Aizu spirit brought them to fruition...
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Kinoshita Koma – One of the three major horses in Japan, a wooden horse shape worn on the chest of a horse presented as a tribute...
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Yamagata City, whose landscape was completely transformed by Mishima Michitsune after the Meiji Restoration [Yamagata...
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A god splits the cape in half, along with the whale! "Kamiwarizaki" (Kamiwari Cape), where the legend of the god splits the cape in half (Miyagi Prefecture)
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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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