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"A town where you can meet two universes" - what does this catchphrase mean? [Fukuoka...

Takine Town, Tamura City, located almost in the center of Fukushima Prefecture, has the catchphrase "A town where you can encounter two universes." In this article, we will introduce the mysteries of Takine Town, hidden both underground and in the sky.

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.06.20

Akita Cedar: A Traditional Japanese Cedar in Akita Prefecture

Forests cover 67% of Japan's land area. Akita Prefecture boasts a forest coverage rate of 72%, exceeding the average, and is home to broadleaf forests, primarily beech trees, in the Shirakami Mountains (a World Heritage Site), as well as Akita cedar...

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.05.14

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Introducing 3 "special" power spots hidden in Bandai Atami Onsen [Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture]

Bandai Atami Onsen, located in Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a hot spring resort that is widely known throughout the country. It is easily accessible from the city center and can be easily reached by car or train. However, there is more to the area than just the hot springs...

Haruka HashimotoHaruka Hashimoto2025.04.24

Sendai Glamping

Enjoy glamping in Sendai City and feel like you're traveling abroad! [Miyagi Prefecture]

Many glamping facilities have been popping up in Miyagi Prefecture for some time now, and Sendai City, a city of one million people, is particularly home to many such facilities, thanks to its large area and abundant nature. This article...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.04.17

Miyagi Glamping

A unique glamping facility owned by a sushi chef? [Miyagi Prefecture]

Among the six Tohoku prefectures, Miyagi Prefecture has an especially high number of glamping facilities, so you might have trouble choosing where to stay. In this article, we'll introduce you to Togatta Onsen in Miyagi Zao (Togatta Onsen).

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2025.04.09

Sharks, catfish, seagulls, and turnips? A trip report from Hon-Hachinohe to Kabushima Shrine [Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture].

I came to Hachinohe to see the Hachinohe Enburi Festival, which is held every year from February 17th to 20th. As I mentioned in a previous article, on the day I arrived, I attended the "Historical...

Editorial staffEditorial staff2025.04.04

It developed as a logistics port on the Yoneshiro River, and its role has led to the name "Noshiro City," which remains to this day...

The Yoneshiro River runs from east to west through the center of Noshiro City. It originates at Mount Nakadake (1,024m above sea level), which straddles Akita, Aomori, and Iwate prefectures, and flows through the towns of Kosaka, Kazuno, and Kitaakita.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.03.27

Shichizayama and the great meander of the Yoneshiro River from "Kimimachizaka" ©Rande

The sacred mountain "Shichizayama" and "Kimimachizaka" associated with Emperor Meiji [Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture]

Futatsui is a region in the eastern part of Noshiro City, Akita Prefecture. It was formerly an independent municipality known as Futatsui Town. In 2006, it merged with Noshiro City and is now part of Noshiro City.

NORIJUNNORIJUN2025.03.14

Illustrated Guide to Famous Places in the Sixty-odd Provinces: Mutsu, Matsushima Landscape, and a Brief View of Toyama (by Utagawa Hiroshige) Source: ColBase (https://colbase.nich.go.jp/)

Matsushima, one of Japan's Three Views, was painted by ukiyo-e artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Does the island in the painting still exist? [Miya...

Utagawa Hiroshige, an Edo period ukiyo-e artist famous for producing masterpieces such as "The Fifty-three Stations of the Tokaido," is a...

AoiwaAoiwa2025.02.17

Introducing popular temples and shrines recommended for your first visit of the year in Aomori Prefecture during the Year of the Snake!

We would like to introduce two shrines in Aomori Prefecture that are considered standard destinations for your first visit of the year in 2025, one in Aomori City and one in Hachinohe City. We will also introduce two shrines in Hirosaki City and its surrounding areas...

DaiwaConsilioDaiwaConsilio2024.12.20

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