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Minamiaizu District, Fukushima Prefecture: The Nasu volcanic belt is home to abundant hot springs.

Yunogami Onsen is located in Shimogo Town, at the southernmost tip of Fukushima Prefecture's Aizu region, bordering Nasushiobara City in Tochigi Prefecture. The Agagawa River (Okawa River) flows through the center of the town.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.29

Hinoemata Kabuki

What is Hinoemata Village, a hidden village where the locals pass on the art of Kabuki? [Fukushima Prefecture]

Hinoemata Village is located in the southwesternmost part of Fukushima Prefecture, bordering Gunma, Tochigi, and Niigata Prefectures. Forests cover 98% of its total area of ​​approximately 340 square kilometers.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.28

[Yamagata Prefecture] The nationally famous Obanazawa watermelon is actually one of Yamagata's many other delicious watermelons...

View this post on Instagram InstagramNagai City Tourism Association on Instagram: "Yamagata Arcadia Tourism Bureau's experience tour "Water...

ikokeikoke2022.08.27

[Ten'ei Village, Fukushima Prefecture] Two thatched-roof hot spring inns. A nostalgic atmosphere...

Iwase Yumoto Onsen is located in Ten'ei Village, in central Fukushima Prefecture, sandwiched between the cities of Sukagawa, Shirakawa, and Aizuwakamatsu. In the center of Ten'ei Village is the watershed that divides Japan into east and west, the Ousaka Pass (...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.26

Destination sign at Shirakawa Barrier

What is Shirakawa Barrier? Shirakawa, a border town where a checkpoint was once located (Fukushima Prefecture)

Shirakawa City in Fukushima Prefecture was located at the entrance to a region known as Emishi (present-day Tohoku), which was beyond the reach of the Imperial Court until around the Nara period.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.08.24

Image of Kamiwarizaki

Enjoy the spectacular views at Kamiwarizaki Campground! Recommended for families! [Miyagi Prefecture...

With the recent camping boom, many people are probably wondering whether to start camping for the first time. However, for beginners, it can be difficult to know which campsite to choose so that you can fully enjoy your camping experience.

Hiroyuki OkaHiroyuki Oka2022.08.14

[Morioka City, Iwate Prefecture] "Morioka's Charm Rock" Eboshi Rock is one of Iwate's most powerful spots

Iwate, blessed with abundant nature, is home to many mystical power spots. This time, we'll be introducing one of these power spots, the giant power stone "Eboshi," which is within walking distance from Morioka Station.

NakaNaka2022.08.06

At an altitude of 1,600 meters, Jododaira Astronomical Observatory is the closest place to the stars in Japan (Fukushima Prefecture)

Jododaira Astronomical Observatory is located in Jododaira, approximately 1,600 meters above sea level, midway along the Bandai-Azuma Skyline, a highland highway in Fukushima City, Fukushima Prefecture.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2022.07.24

[Iwate Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decisions did the Morioka Domain and Ichinoseki Domain make?

During the Boshin War, which took place throughout the Tohoku region, Iwate Prefecture was not a battlefield. At the time, the northern half of Iwate Prefecture was the Morioka Domain of the Nanbu clan, and the southern half was the Ichinoseki Domain, which had close ties to the Sendai Domain.

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2022.07.12

[Aomori Prefecture during the Boshin War] What decisions did the Hirosaki, Kuroishi, Hachinohe, and Shichinohe domains make?

During the Boshin War, no major battles occurred in Aomori Prefecture, and the region remained peaceful. The Shichinohe Domain (also known as Morioka Shinden Domain), a branch domain of the Morioka Domain in the eastern part of the prefecture, acted alongside the Morioka Domain, while the Hachinohe Domain maintained a neutral stance.

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