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A spectacular view of the 60-year-old famous places in the states, Mutsu - Matsushima scenery and Toyama views (written by Utagawa Hiroshige) Source: ColBase (https://colbase.nich.go.jp/)

Matsushima, the three most famous Japanese scenery, painted by Ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Does the island in the painting still exist today? [Purchae...

Utagawa Hiroshige is a ukiyo-e artist from the Edo period who is famous for bringing out masterpieces such as the "Fifty-third Tokaido" into the world. In his later years, Hiroshige was known as a famous 70-piece collection of famous places in more than 60 states...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.02.17

[Third] Sugae Masumi walked in Oga Peninsula - Encountered a major earthquake [Akita Prefecture]

Sugae Masumi (1754-1829), a traveler from the Edo period, introduces Sugae Masumi (1754-1829), a traveler from the Oga Peninsula, and introduces the Edo period and the present day, based on the Oga Five Winds of Oga, a traveler from the Oga Peninsula.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.12.16

[Second Edition] Suga Masumi walked in Oga Peninsula - Interested in the strange rocks along the coast [...

Sugae Masumi (1754-1829) from the Edo period (1754-1829) introduces the Oga Gofu (Oga Gofu), a story written by Oga Peninsula, and contrasts the Edo period with the modern era.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.12.10

Is Nama bald real? Traces of demons remaining throughout the Oga Peninsula – Oga Peninsula and the Legend of Demons...

Aside from the debate about whether Nama bald is a demon or a god, there are a ton of demon legends on the Oga Peninsula. The origin of the legend is that five bats that visited with Emperor Wu of Han transform into demons...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.19

[Aomori Prefecture] Let's stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations with accommodation facilities in Aomori Prefecture!

In Aomori Prefecture, there is one road station with hotel-like accommodations, but there are three road stations adjacent to the campsite and you can stay at auto camping and cottages. These...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.11.11

Tohoku Autumn Foliage Driving Map: Fukushima Edition: Recommended Driving Courses and Surrounding Area Tours...

Fukushima Prefecture, the southernmost of the six Tohoku prefectures, is in full bloom in the mountainous areas of Aizu and the highlands of Urabandai. Among them, the warm Hamadori and Nakadori are beginning to change color...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.11.06

Image of Kujukushima (Zogata)

Matsuo Basho was impressed by the legendary scenery of Kujukushima, the elephant, which is not currently visible [in Akita Prefecture...

Kisakatakujukushima Island, Elephant-Gaku, is a scenic spot located on the Sea of ​​Japan coast of Nikaho City, at the northern foot of Mt. Chokai, which rises to the border between Akita and Yamagata. All over the countryside where rice fields spread out...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2024.11.05

[Akita Prefecture] Let's stay at a roadside station! Introducing roadside stations with accommodation facilities in Akita Prefecture!

As roadside stations are undergoing a quiet boom in the quieter days, there are more roadside stations in the Tohoku region where you can stay comfortably and safely, with accommodation facilities attached. September 2024...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.10.07

A moving restaurant! ? Travelling on the Hachinohe Line with TOHOKU EMOTION [Aomori Prefecture and Iwate Prefecture]

Dining cars where you can eat on trains were once connected to many long-distance express trains and bullet trains, but have disappeared over time. However, even today, food is served in the car...

Yuto OnoYuto Ono2024.07.26

[Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture] Roadside Station Taro Ya...

The roadside station opened in Taro, Miyako City in April 1995. At that time, the road station was on a high ground north of Taro's city, so it was spared from the tsunami damage caused by the Great East Japan Earthquake, and was used to rescue the city...

Daiwa ConsilioDaiwa Consilio2024.06.04

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