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The lord of Yonezawa Domain, Uesugi Takayama, is the thought that he put into the words "If you do it, you will become"...

Uesugi Takayama is one of the important figures in discussing the history of Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture. Until today, he was known as Takayama Lord with respect and friendliness. In this article, we will introduce what Uesugi Takayama is...

Motoharu Kahashi2022.02.01

[Daisen City, Akita Prefecture] What is Koshio Shrine? An important cultural property secretly located in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture...

Furushio Shrine is one of the nationally designated tangible important cultural properties in Daisen City, Akita Prefecture, and it was news that in January 2021 the torii gate broke from the root and collapsed due to strong winds. This article explains the basics...

Murasakihime2022.01.08

[Aomori Prefecture] Tohoku has two World Heritage Sites! Discover the charms of Japan's first World Heritage Site, the Shirakami-Sanchi...

We will introduce the charms of the Shirakami-Sanchi in detail. The Shirakami-Sanchi is home to one of the world's largest virgin beech forests! The Shirakami-Sanchi was registered as a World Heritage Site in 1993.

tryworks.oka2022.01.01

Does it last from late at night until morning? Kuroishiji Somin Festival, one of Japan's three great festivals [Iwate Prefecture]

There are many winter festivals in Tohoku, but the Kuroishiji Somin Festival is one of the most distinctive and long-standing events, and is held at Kuroishiji Temple, Myokenzan, in Mizusawa Kuroishi-cho, Oshu City, Iwate Prefecture. History is long...

NEFT Editorial Department2021.10.22

[Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture] Stimulate your five senses at the "Sensory Museum"! Unknown in a mysterious space...

The Sensory Museum is located in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. This museum features five senses, including sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. Five...

sugar2018.09.18

[Zao Town, Miyagi Prefecture] The emerald green “Okama” is an exploding crater lake! Life and death...

Speaking of Miyagi Prefecture, Zao is widely known for its hot springs, skiing, and ice trees. However, the most representative spot is the "okama". It's not a rice pot, but a self...

sugar2018.09.16

[Shimokita Peninsula, Aomori Prefecture] Hotsugaura is a scenic spot where the gods descend! Get the water of immortality

On the Shimokita Peninsula in Aomori Prefecture, there is a scenic spot called Butsugaura, a large, strange rocky rock lined up. It is a very mysterious sight and mysterious. A herd of strange rocks continues for about 2km of the coastline...

sugar2018.09.09

[Shiraishi City, Miyagi Prefecture] Specialty gourmet food around Shiroishi Castle! Experience the history of Shiroishi through food

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.

sugar2018.09.09

[Haguro Town, Yamagata Prefecture] Mount Haguro is a sacred place for mountain ascetics! With a five-story pagoda, old man cedar trees, and a shrine for matchmaking...

The Dewa Sanzan of Yamagata refers to Mount Haguro, Mount Yudono, and Mount Gassan. These three mountains are famous as places of Shugendo throughout Japan. At their core is Mount Haguro (the sig...

sugar2018.09.08

Enjoy the tranquility and bustle of Sendai Toshogu Shrine! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Toshogu Shrine is a historic shrine enshrined with Tokugawa Ieyasu. Many people have probably been to Nikko Toshogu Shrine during their school trips. Toshogu Shrine is not just Nikko...

Chimon2018.09.08