Yonezawa City in Yamagata Prefecture is a home of handicrafts. A variety of traditional crafts, including safflower dyeing and woodworking, have been produced here for a long time. Yonezawa Tsumugi, which we previously introduced on NEFT, is one such example.
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On the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, there is a scenic spot called Hotokegaura, where large, strangely shaped rocks stand in a row. It is a truly mysterious and mystical sight. The group of strangely shaped rocks stretches for about 2 km along the coastline...
When people think of Shiroishi Castle, they often think of Katakura Kojuro, a man beloved by such great figures as Hideyoshi and Ieyasu. Many people visit in the spring to see the cherry blossoms.
The Aizu Domain School, Nisshinkan, was built adjacent to Aizu-Wakamatsu Castle in 1803 and opened as a domain school for the Aizu Domain. It was one of the largest domain schools in Japan and was said to be one of the leading educational institutions in Aizu.
Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably visited Nikko Toshogu Shrine on a school trip. However, there are other Toshogu shrines besides Nikko...
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Mount Iwate has erupted five times in its history. The Yakehashiri lava flow is said to have been formed by an eruption from the mountain's midsection in the 1700s, and is approximately 3 km long and 1.5 km wide.
One of Yamagata Prefecture's most famous spots is the Juroku Rakan Rocks. These rocks are rock-carved Buddha statues that have survived the rough waves for over 150 years, making them extremely rare even in Japan.
Kanagi-cho, Goshogawara City, Aomori Prefecture, is known as the birthplace and home of novelist Osamu Dazai. This time, we will introduce some of his masterpieces, such as "No Longer Human" and "Shayo," which are still read today.
The Oga Shinzan Folklore Museum presents the legend of Namahage through skits. Namahage, a visiting deity, is a representative folk legend of Oga City, Akita Prefecture, and is designated as an Important Intangible Cultural Property of Japan.
A five-minute walk from Aomori Station will take you to the Hakkoda Maru, the Seikan Ferry. This is the last ferry on the Seikan route, departing from Aomori and arriving in Hakodate, and its beautiful lemon yellow hull...
