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Autumn leaves in Hachimantai

Tohoku Autumn Leaves Driving Map: Iwate Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Iwate Prefecture, which is mostly mountainous and hilly, is home to numerous natural parks, and in autumn, beautiful autumn foliage can be seen in all areas of the prefecture. Among the many famous autumn foliage spots, we recommend a drive...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.10.21

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Miyagi] The majesty of the Date clan and music filling the streets

Miyagi Prefecture's major autumn festivals include the annual festival of Osaki Hachimangu Shrine, the main shrine of the Sendai domain, which had a fiefdom of 620,000 koku. Other famous festivals include the festival of Masamune Date of Mt. Iwate, where the domain's founder, Masamune Date, had his base before founding Sendai.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.27

[Recommended Autumn Festivals: Akita Edition] 3 Historic and Traditional Autumn Festivals in Akita

When you think of festivals in Akita, you probably think of summer festivals held in July and August, such as the Akita Kanto Festival, but there are also many fascinating autumn festivals held throughout the prefecture. In this article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.08.16

Shiwa Inari Shrine, one of the three major Inari shrines in Japan, is one of the most powerful spots in Iwate Prefecture!

Iwate Prefecture is home to a number of power spots, including Morioka Hachimangu Shrine. One of the most notable is Shiwa Inari, sometimes counted among Japan's three greatest Inari shrines.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.05.17

Pencil of Wisdom

A sacred place for students taking exams! Kameoka Monju, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom in Tohoku [Yamagata Prefecture]

Kameoka Monjudo, located in Takahata Town, Higashiokitama District, Yamagata Prefecture, is said to bring blessings for various matters requiring wisdom, such as prayers for passing exams, fulfilling one's wishes, and business prosperity.

AoiwaAoiwa2024.04.28

The legendary pyramid that lies dormant in Kazuno City is called Kuromanta! [Akita Prefecture]

Did you know that Kazuno City, which borders Aomori and Iwate prefectures, was once called "Kazuno" rather than "Kazuno"? Nearby are Hachimantai and Go...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2024.03.26

Zodiac (3)

Sendai Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Site | Tohoku Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites: Miyagi Edition

Have you ever heard of a sacred place? It's a pilgrimage route that involves visiting sacred sites and temples throughout Japan in order. The nationally famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is also called the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.".

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.31

Zodiac (2)

Aizu Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites | Tohoku Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites: Fukushima

Have you ever heard of a sacred place? It's a pilgrimage route that involves visiting sacred sites and temples throughout Japan in order. The nationally famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is also called the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.".

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.28

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Tsugaru Ichidai-sama | Zodiac Guardian Deity Sacred Sites in Tohoku: Aomori Edition

Have you ever heard of a sacred place? It's a pilgrimage route that involves visiting sacred sites and temples throughout Japan in order. The nationally famous Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage is also called the "Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage.".

AoiwaAoiwa2023.12.27

Abukuma Cave②

[Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture] Abukuma Cave is one of Japan's most famous limestone caves! Created over 80 million years...

Abukuma Cave is a limestone cave located in Tamura City, Fukushima Prefecture, and is said to be the largest limestone cave in the Orient in terms of the variety and number of stalactites. It was created by nature over an enormous period of time, 80 million years ago...

NEFT Editorial DepartmentNEFT Editorial Department2023.11.21

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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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  • [Iwate Prefecture] What is Walnut Tofu? A detailed introduction to why it's loved by locals and how to make it
  • Abe no Sadatō from the "Illustrated Scroll of the Former Nine Years' War" (Important Cultural Property, National Museum of Japanese History) Source: Wikipedia
    [Series 3: The Former Nine Years' War and the Later Three Years' War] The unrivaled Abe army was driven into a corner...
  • Masudacho, Yokote City: A preserved district lined with unique merchant houses with built-in churanya (Akita Prefecture)
  • "The Later Three Years' War Scroll" (near Kanazawa Fort, 1087) Source: Wikipedia
    [Series 6: The Battle of Zenkunen and the Battle of Gosannen] From internal conflict within the Kiyohara clan to a struggle for succession, private wars...
  • 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?.
  • Kanegasaki Herbal Brewery - Barrel-Aged ONI no amaro KZ
    From Kanegasaki Town! "Barrel-Aged ONI no ama" herbal liquor made with Iwate rice shochu and Japanese ingredients...
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    Ryusendo Cave, one of Japan's three largest limestone caves, is a natural adventure spot! [Iwate Prefecture]
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