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Oku no Hosomichi 5

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back of the mountain ⑤] Struggling with the narrow path through the mountain pass and the difficult checkpoints, we headed to Dewa Province

Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora, who had a great purpose in visiting Hiraizumi Oshu all the way from Edo, were from Ichinoseki, Iwate Prefecture, and...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.22

Oku no Hosomichi 4

[Series: Tracing the narrow path of the depths ④] Arriving at Hiraizumi, the Pure Land of the three generations of Fujiwara Basho, a dream of Basho

Matsuo Basho and Kawai Sora, according to Sora Travel Diary, left Matsushima on May 10th (June 26th, 1689) (New Year's calendar) and stayed in Ishinomaki for one night...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.21

Oku no Hosomichi 3

[Serialization: Following the narrow path of the depths ③] After leaving Sendai, Basho and Sora arrive at Matsushima by boat from Shiogama.

Matsuo Basho and his disciple Kawai Sora, who left Fukagawa in Edo on March 27th, 1689 (New Calendar 16th May) were in Sendai on May 4th (New Calendar 6th June 20th...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.19

Oku no Hosomichi 2

[Serialization: Following the narrow path in the back part 2] After arriving in Miyagi Prefecture, Basho and Sora aim for Sendai, the capital of forests.

On May 3rd, 1689 (June 19th June), haiku poet Matsuo Basho (Matsuo Basho) and his disciple Kawai Sora left Iizaka Onsen, and was a difficult spot on the Ou Kaido Road...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2023.09.14

Demon's Jigokudani Promenade! The geyser of the steam is truly a hellish sight! ? [Miyagi Prefecture]

"Oniku Onsen!?" "Jigokudani!?" Just hearing the name alone makes me imagine a scary place, but Oniku Onsen in Osaki City, Miyagi Prefecture is naturally rich in nature and is breathing, breathing, and leaps from the Earth even within the prefecture...

editorial staffeditorial staff2023.09.12

[Kami Town, Miyagi Prefecture] A great spot! Yakurai Garden with a spectacular view of flower fields

Yakari Garden is one of the leisure facilities "Yakari Resort" around Mt. Yakurai, and is a vast garden with majestic nature and flowers blooming in all four seasons. The park is perfect for photos other than flowers...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.08

[Akita Prefecture] Kosaka Town is a town that has taken you back in time to the Meiji era. The Kosaka mine left behind...

Kosaka Town is located in the northeastern part of Akita Prefecture and is bordered by Aomori Prefecture. The Tohoku Expressway and National Route 282 pass through the town centre. National Route 282 was originally Tsugaru Kaido...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.09.04

[Nihonmatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture] Introducing the charm of Mt. Adachi Tara, home to the “real sky”!

Mt. Adatarayama is one of the 100 most famous mountains in Japan, and is a famous mountain in Fukushima Prefecture, lined with Mt. Bandai. By using the ropeway, you can climb from the summit station in about an hour and a half, so you can enjoy beginners and families...

natsukinatsuki2023.09.01

Autumn leaves of Mt. Kurikoma

Kurikoma foot Geopark learned from large-scale landslide disasters [Miyagi Prefecture]

Mt. Kurikomayama is a volcano at an altitude of 1,626m, located on the border of Miyagi, Iwate and Akita prefectures. In Iwate Prefecture, it is also known as Sukawa-dake. It belongs to the Nasu Volcanic Belt, and...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2023.08.10

[Inawashiro Town, Fukushima Prefecture] Get in touch with nature at Bandai Plateau Minamigaoka Farm

Bandai Kogen Minamigaoka Ranch is an open ranch with a panoramic view of Mt. Bandai. Various dairy products made from the milk of the rare "Gurnzy Beef" are popular in Japan. This time we will be looking at Minamigaoka Ranch, which has the best location...

natsukinatsuki2023.08.07

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